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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
Stevens To Enter
 West Point July l
Crosby Football Star Passes Mental and Physical Exams -Foresters Going to New York Game Sunday
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Mrs R. W. Benion-l7S6 Thomaston Ave.-Tel 3-5462

ness Cronin, surprise party yester- day afternoon. They were assisted by Miss Ramon, teacher of the seventh grade. Refreshments were served, consisting of sandwiches, punch, ice cream, cake and cookies.
 Mrs. Frank Carney, president, and Mrs. John Byrnes, secretary of Cas- per s. Davis, American Legion aux Hilary, were local representatives who attended the dinner Tuesday night at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, honoring the official visit of the na- tional president, Mrs. Malcolm Douglas, of Indianapolis, Ind. Invi- tations were extended to the com manders of the various units, and Commander Frederick Sidel, accom- panied Mrs. Carney and Mrs. Byrnes
 Dinner was served at 6:30 and ad- dresses followed by various state and district officers. Mrs. Douglas was the principal speaker of the evening and stressed" Americanism." She spoke of her visit to France last fall when the delegation went from the United States, following the Ma tional American Legion convention in New York city. A special feature of the evening was the salute given to Mrs. Doug las by the Rau-Loucke'S Drum corps of Hartford. Their uniforms were magnificent, and the picture pre- sented was most effective.
 Pot Luck Supper
 Davis post auxiliary will enter tain members of Corp. Coyle post auxiliary tomorrow evening at Fra ternity hall at 8 o'clock. A pot luck supper will be served and an enter tainment presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

jects being philosophy, French, his- tory, physics, and three special ed- ucational subjects, which would qualify him to teach and to coach, ono of three subjects.
 Court Welch, Foresters of America will hold a social meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at Foresters' hall. when James Coffey, Arnold Keith, Walter Clark, William Dunlavey and Will liam Smith will be in charge. Prior to the social, softball tournament will be held in the space adjoining the hall. A group of members are going to New York Sunday, to at tend the ball game, and all wishing to join the excursion, are asked to attend the meeting tonight.
 Mrs. C0nnor Improves
 Mrs. Bart Connor, of Thomaston avenue who has been seriously i'll at St. Mary's hospital, is reported slightly improved.
 Pupils of the 9th grade of Sprague school gave their teacher, Miss Ag-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
JUDGE STUDYING. LEGAL FEATURES.
Jury Supplies Answers to Questions Asked in
 Damage Suit

Judge Miles F. McNiff today had under advisement the legal angles and questions of damages in the common pleas court action of Sha- lett Lux Company agalnst Emile Bertrand. The plaintiff sued for $2,000 claiming the defendant broke his contract and competed with it for business after leaving it's em- ployment.
 The interrogatories were an- swered by the jurors in the follow ing manner, with the signature of foreman Guy Sloan appended:
 Did the plaintiff discharge the defendant? Yes"
 Did Bertrand make any errors in accounting to the plaintiff for moneys received of him? Yes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
STATE RESTS IN
 WRIGHT CASE

New Haven, Conn, June 23-(UP) The state rested its case today against John B. Wright, Madison, accused of firing shotgun at a neighbor he mistook for his wife after 8 domestic quarrel.
 Wright was apprehended May 5 after 8 state police chase on land and sea and was bound over from, a lower court on charges of assault with intent to kill, assault with a dangerous weapon and breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
GRADUATION IS
 UPSET BY DEATH

York, Me-. June 23-(UP)-A girl who would have graduated from high school tonight was killed in an automobile accident early today. Three companions were slightly hurt.
 Miss Catherine Guy, IS, of Som- ersworth, N. H., died at hospital of internal injuries three hours after the car in which she was riding ran off the road at curve near York Corner and overturned. The acci- dent occurred in dense fog.
 The car was driven by Benoit Berube and also carried Thomas E. Mullen and Miss Catherine Sharp, ,aU of whom were discharged after hospital treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
STATE PROBATION
 SURVEY PROPOSED
Justice Jennings C all S Meeting of State Commits
 tee For Discussion

On call of Supreme Court Justice Newell M. Jennings of Bristol the committee on probation of the Con- necticut Prison Association will meet Monday at 3 p. III. in the State Library at Hartford, to consider a statewide survey of the probation service in the lower courts, with recommendations for the improve ment of service. Justice Jennings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
Court Orlando

Court Orlando will hold . meet ing this evening at Sousa's grill. Mrs. Frances Mantiglia will pre- side and will outline preparations made for a series of summer ac- tivities of interest to members al;d friends of the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
COncOrdia

Final plans for the annual out ing of the Concordia Singing So- ciety Sunday at Alpha Gun club, Middlebury, were made last night at a meeting at Concordia hall. Ernest Kuhr and William Fass- bender were named as a commit te in charge of sports and prize shooting contests.
 The refreshment committee in- cludes: Fred Rother, chairman; O. A. Houde. Eric Kuegler, Hans Williams, William Kunze, John Kirschbaum, Bernard Kluttig, Ot- to Schell and Henry Hapke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

Old World farmers yoke their gees to keep their flocks from stray ina
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

Large eagles of the tropics have a particular liking for the flesh of monkeys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
Irish Americans

A food sale was held today at the Miller & Peck Co.,, store by the auxiliary of the Irish -Ameri- can Social club. Plans for the sale were completed at a meeting of the organization last night.
 Mrs. Mary McGrath was chair man of the committe in charge of the sale. Mrs. Belinda Tracy, president, served as chairman at the meeting last night.
 The words onion" and union are both derived from the Latil, "unio" meaning strength.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23

PoUlterers in Korea (Chosen) often pick their fowls alive.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

one after another asked for more
information.
This being Question Box" day
we'll have to answer them all. One
mother asked if the cruise was for
the general public or Just for
members Of the radio gang" The
answer is simple. This cruise is
for EVERYBODY. It is a method
Of getting acquainted with the
boys and girls you hear en- the
radio
Another asks will my child
need an appointment card for the
addition on Friday?" Usually the
addition card is necessary but in
this one case an exception will be
made. Any child on board who
wants to be heard will have that
chance.
Are you going to have a regular
gang or do new members have a
chance to appear with you?" This
question has been asked many
times. The answer is that. a por-
tion Of EVERY broadcast will be
kept open for those youngsters
who have made good in the audi
tionS. THE OLD SKIPPER
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
Speaking Of Government
Workers
The Aword Lineup
Bu J. EARLE MOSER =

MARLENE BEAUTY KIT:
George Anna Shaw, WPA, Is
invited to visit GOldenberg'S
cosmetics counter and receive
one of these Snappy, fast
selling. "naturals" for keeping
in the desk for face refresh
ment.
LITTLE THEATER: I'VE
bring back the good ones, o.
they say, and now they have
Charles Boyer and Danielle
Darrieux in Mayerling. G. b.
Carrigan, Housing, has two
tickets to this excellent show
awaiting at this desk.
HIGHS ICE CREAM:
Edith Wa k efield, SmithSO-
nian Institution. has a slip
at this desk emitting her to q
quart of this tasty commodity
at any High Store, one Of
which is doing business at
1874 Wilson Blvd, Colonial
Village, Va.
MOONLIGHT TRIP: John
Josh Adams, Treasury,
and John Robertson, Census,
have two tickets each await
ing at the Potomac River
Line, Seventh and Water SITS.
S. w., from where the s. s.
Potomac sails nightly At S:45.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
DAv LEADER CONCURs


MAJOR MAPLE r. HARL, past
AN1 national commander of the
Disabled American Veterans, in
dorses recent drives by local vets
against ousting and barring them
from jobs by way Of physical
symptoms" Harl says one group
of physicians should have charge
of all examinations and the pres
ent dual system" eliminated. If
a vet is disqualified from Civil
Service jobs because of a service
connected disability, Harl con-
tends, the man Immediately
should be rated permanent and
total"
Pointing out such classification
would create jobs for others, Harl
promised the local vets, "Tll go
along with you 100 per cent" on
a program Of this kind.
LLMPS ON COMPANY TINE
A girl at the War Department is
authority for this one. It seems
one of the men in her division
has had everybody all agog for a
week now over his peculiar antics.
The fellow walks briskly into the
Office in the morning, but as soon
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The Weather

District Of Columbia-Fair to.
night; Tuesday partly cloudy,
slightly warmer; gentle. variable
winds, becoming south and south
west on Tuesday.
Maryland-Fair. slightly warmer
in west portion tonight; Tuesday
partly cloudy, slightly warmer in
the interior.
Virginia-Partly cloudy, prob
ably local showers in extreme
south portion tonight and Tues
day; slightly warmer in northwest
portion tonight and in north por'
ton Tuesday.
THE TIDES
High tides today at 10:42 a. m.
and at 11:09 p. m.
Low tides today at 5:13 a. m.
and at 5:26 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at 11:30 a.
m. and at 1857 p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at SOL a.
m. and at GIL p. m.
THE SUN AND MOON
The sun rose today at 5:34 a. m.
and sets at 6:44 p. m.
The moon rose today at 1912
a. m. and sets at $3.50 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at 5:35
a. m. and sets at 6:43 p. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
1913 a. m. and sets at 9:3S p. m.
IOcAI, TENTpERATT1RES
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

Newstips. while small in quan.
tity we're large in quality this week,
and Washingtonians who, quick
to sense a good story. notified
The Times. will be awarded with
checks.
Among those winring awards
we're: The tip on the child res
cued from a private fish pond in
Alexandria. Va; attempted suicide
of a prisoner in Alexandria jail;
the tip on the stolen automobile.
and the tip on Treasury employees
being locked in by mistake.
Other tips receiving cash awards
include. Tip on the fire which
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
Tin on Rescue Wins AWdrd

started in a dump truck used to
pick up dead leaves on st. Eliza
beths Hospital grounds: tip on the
man jumping from Benning g
Bridge; tip on the extension Of
the dogtag deadline and tip on
the accident in which two auto
mobiles struck a street car.
Other awards will go for the
story of an unidentified colored
man who collapsed and died on d
Southern Maryland bus; tip on
the accident in which two cars
crashed, and the tip on the
eleventh anniversary of the cold
est August day in so years.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

and proceeded through the park,
while Henry sat shaking with rage.
70 lock herself in with some guy,
half naked! He'd do the right
thing and give her a chance to
divorce him and then she could
return to her family.
Henry's rasped nerves were
soother by the matter-of-fact mien
Of the clerk behind the desk.
Kate still around?" Henry in
quired as he registered.
Yes, sir" the man answered,
land she'll certainly be glad to
see you."
Between Henry and Kate, the
maid on night duty, there'd ex-
listed a warm friendship from the
time he'd found job as special
officer in the bank for her son
Mike, whose family Kate had sup
ported for over a year.
It was in Henry's hotel room
then that Randy conveyed James
ultimatum to the inexorable
Henry, on whom it was slowly
dawning that once the divorce was
over, Jane would be on her giddy
own.
LAST-SCENE ACTORS
They all agreed that Cissie and
Kate be asked to act as accom-
plices in the farce that was to
write "finis" to their marriage.
Jane had arranged everything with
Cissie.
It was with impatience at his
own weakness, however, that
Henry postponed telling Kate
what was expected of her, until
the night of the denouement,
when he would act as host lin
pajamas) to an unknown blonde
Gin a nightgown). SO that he and
Jane could go their separate ways
with the courts sanction.
Due to Randy's good general
ship, everything worked to per
fection. Jane had stayed on the
Threshold of Henry'S room Just
long enough to catch a glimpse Of
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
MORE ON IDRA BEAUTIES

Saturday was a great day for
those good-looking girls from In
terror. After the plaudits of more
than 1000 admiring onlookers died
down and Fort Hunt was given
back to the CCC boys, Cy Ellis,
the big lobster and shad. man from
Water Street-oopS, sorry, we
mean Maine Avenue-threw a
party for the contestants. We
didn't go to the party, but we
understand the gals had quite a
time for themselves. In case you
haven't heard, Louise Kearney,
of PWA, found herself entitled
Miss Interior" after the newspa-
permen whom Silent Sam" Bar.
rett laughingly refererd to as
Judges" got through fighting
among themselves. Runner-up was
Lois GULL, also of PWA, and third
honorS went to Louise Whitefield,
of Housing.
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the unknown blonde when Kate
seized her by the arm and led her
away. such q lovely young
couple and him so crazy about
you," she grumbled.
"He wants to get rid Of me"
Jane was crying.
II don't believe a word Of it! II
ever a man loved a woman, that
man loves you" Kate Indignantly
wiped away James tears with the
corner of heE apron.
It was early when Jane entered
the court with CiSSie to face the
ordeal that had been enveloping
her like a nightmare. Kate was
waiting for them, looking white
and tired in the warm sunshine
as she clasped and unclaSped the
handbag in her ample lap.
After the opening preliminar1eS
in the undefended case Of Powers
VS.. Powers, she was summoned to
; the stand.
did you know the name Of
the lady you saw in Mr.. Powers
room?" she heard the attorney
saying.
IN ROOM WITH WIFE
MRS. Jane PowerS-hiS wife. 2"
Kate stared at him in bra0en et-
frontery.
The Judge bent over to her.
Are you sure?" he asked.
Eyes. your honor" said Kate
firmly.
Dismissed" snapped the Judge.
Next case"
AS Randy marshaled his flock
out of the swinging doors, they
met Henry, who'd been irresistibly
drawn to the trial, although not
supposed to be present.
1.-The whole thing flopped," said
the downcast Randy, thanks to
that crazy maid Of yours" He
looked around, but Kate had van
iShed.
Jane and Henry glanced at each
other. In a moment she was in
his arms, trying to explain. "n
you'd only given me a chance to
tell you" while Henry mur-
INJURED, Don't let's talk about it,
darling, I've missed you So"
Early next morning Jane stood
on her scales. Henry" she cried
excitedly, 1--WE lost six pounds"
$50 what" murmured Henry.
He wondered why he had to be
disturbed about anything so
trivial, as he sleepily turned over
in bed.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
ANOTHER PARTY

Friends and coworkers at Loans
and Currency surprised Donald
Hack last week with an i'm
pomptu birthday party. No one
seemed to know just how old Don
aid was, but that didn't put a
damper on the festivities. Organ
izers Of the affair were Anita
Marks, Frieda Schecter, Margie
Sherier and Eileen McCann. ..
Speaking Of Loans and Currency,
Jennie Coleman is back at her
desk after illness and Margaret
Mcclellan postcards she's having
wonderful time" on annual leave
En- route to where the tall
corn grows September / will be
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Mauck and
Emerson Wilkins. Bob and Will
kinS work with the World War
Division of AGO and they both
come from Iowa.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

WJSV ra dio
cruise when we
q n n o u n { e d
plans for future
" e e k s fun
among the ship
mates.
After an
nouncenlent Of
the children's
CIR U s e on the
w son Line
"City of Wash
ington next Fri
day, telephones
in the studio
K e p t up a
steady ring as
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

as he starts work he acquires Q
pronounced limp. He hip-hopS
around, the girl says, all day long,
and as soon as closing time ar
rives, sheds the DR.. Jekyll-Mr.
Hyde business and strides out ap-
parently sound, of wind and limb.
If he's trying to get the collective
goat Of the entire office, the girl
says, the limper has succeeded.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
BaCkPaina and
Kidney Strain

Wrong foods and drinks, worry. over
work and colds often put q strain on the
Kidneys and functional kidney disorders
may be the true cause of Excess Acidity,
Getting Up Nights, Burning Passages. Leg
Pains Nervousness, Dizziness. Swollen
Ankles, Rheumatic Pains, Puffy Eyelids.
and feeling old before your time. Help
your kidneys purify your blood with
CyStex. The very first dose starts helping
your kidneys clean out excess acids and
soon may easily make you feel years
younger. Under the money-back guarantee
Cystex must satisfy completely or cost moth
ing. Get Cystex (siss-tex) today. 1t costs
only Sc a dose at druggists and the guar
antee protects you.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

WITTY continue to be embarrassed be-
w cause your skin does not have that
healthy glow so much desired by every
one, when S.S.S. Tonic may be just what
you need to give it new life and oolors
You. too, may have restored to you
that alert feeling that will show in the
sparkle of your eyes and the healthy
glow of clear complexion, rejecting
good health and well being.
S.S.S. Tonic. in conjunction with a
well balanced diet, is especially de-
signed to aid nature in building sturdy
health :. its remarkable value is time.
tried and scientifically proven -. that's
why so many say 'it makes you feel
and look like yourself again."
Get bottle of S.S.S. at your druggist
today start taking it now you
owe it to yourself to give S.S.S. trial.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
DEPARTURES

DEPARTURES
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January /, 1888, 1875.
Excess of temperature since Au-
gust /, 1887. 81.
Accumulated deficiency of pre-
cipitation since January /, 1888,
SGT.
Excess of precipitation since Au.
gust 1888. 81.
Temperature same date last
year-Highest. 70; lowest, II.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
Change Of Pace

/ Uonder if I'd get ahead,
More rapidly on gall instead
OF utilizing brains and tact.
Others do and don't get
sacked! F. B. p.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
TEMPERATURES

With an investment aa little as $500 you
can purchase q home that will give many
more cOnvenienceS than your present
apartment-at less than your apartment
rental. For the finest offerings in homes
for sale, consult the Classified Real
Estate IistinRs.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
Today in Films
WARNER BROTHERS

" A ~ ~ z N OGSO \ 0G4SH0
film schedule for which you
may have received passes:
EARLE and AAIBASSA-
DOR: Boy Meets Girl, with
James Cagney and Pat
O'Brien. Tony Martin is on
the EARLE stage with his
band. ME- TR 20 POLITAN:
Edward G. Robinson in The
Amazing DR.. ClitterhOuSe.
CALVERT, PENN and T1V.
OIL: Shirley Temple in Little
Miss Broadway, with Edna
Mae Oliver. UPTOWN: Gin.
ger Rogers and Douglas Fair
banks, jr., in Having a Won
derful Time.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
CheWy Delights

Original VeIati Candy
Stores will present One-pOund
boxes of their delicious chOcO-
lates or caramelS. on request,
to:
Frances Perry, WPA.
Louise Graves, Interior.
Freda Mcfarland, WPA.
Candy will be presented at
either store, $40 Ninth st. N.
w., or 6O9 Fourteenth st.
N. w.
FAX-A box Of VeIati's goes
daily for the most interesting or
unusual fact about the Government
or its employees sent to as, the
shorter the better.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
CRUISE
FOR EVERYONE,
SAYS SKIPPER
Shipboard Additions
Will Be Given 3.
BY DON HIX

Heigh-Ho Shipmates. The "Old
Skipper" let the "cat out of the
bag" yesterday afternoon On the
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
FACT FINDING

In an effort to counteract mis-
understandings" about the opera
tion Of the Sociel Security pro
gram, the National League of
Women Voters plans a fact finding
campaign by which local women
can ascertain for themselves just
how the law is working. Marguer-
lite M. Wells. president Of the or
ganization, says public support Is
needed on behalf of the merit Sys-
tenn for selection and promotion
Of employees and public under
standing can encourage coordina-
ton between the unemployment
compensation division and the
Employment Service.
WONDER DEPARTMENT
Which past president of the
AFGE got criticized one night last
week just because of q converse
ton with Lee Somers, the ample
press diplomat of the AFGE?
Johnny Federal, who is all burned
AP cNOAU 4OS says ACC , OA44y O1OuH1C
is that he's too above board in his
dealings. Johnny thinks Lee is
doing a good job, and he reminds
that Charley Stengle, after all
does pay Lee to pour a little oil
occasionally on troubled waters.
CIVIL SERVICE AGAIN
That announcement Civil Serv'
ice made Saturday about including
Commodity Credit and Federal
Deposit Insurance but barring the
Committee for Reciprocity Infor.
nation from the safety Of classifi,
cation gave everyone a chuckle
The committee. which has head.
quarters with the Tariff CommiS
sion. State, Commerce, Agriculture
and AAA, and all Of them are de
scribed as big shots" who have
little to worry about in the way Of
job security and salaries.
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

ADVERTISEAGENT
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HE'LL PAY ALIMONY

But I didn't do anything" she
said to herself. You know how
Henry is" Randy shrugged his
broad shoulders. "Once he sets an
idea into his head. He's pre-
pared to give you a fourth Of his
salary"
"And the apartment" she looked
around with a lump in her throat.
Hes moving back when you
leave for Reno" said Randy.
Reno" Jane echoed indignant
ly. Hes crazy If he thinks I'm
spending all the money managed
to save for a divorce
Nov don't be that way. darl-
ing" said Randy soothingly. "You
have yourself one nice vacation
out West and then marry me-" he
finished with q jocCiar bravado.
AnvERRT0RNEENT
The Washington times., 1938-08-29

ADVERTIsENIENT
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
Radio Features Today

Elm are due to ast-m1nute chanEes-canceations in.
sting stations and netwOrks-after time of pubcatiOnJ
The Washington times., 1938-08-29
GOING ANYWHERE
BY AlisSa Keir.

Henry had no destination in
mind when he hurled himself into
a taxi. To the drivers where
to?" he answered savagely. Any
where, keep on going"
The man scratched his head
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-29
BELFORD V. LAWSON ADDRESSES
NATIONAL NEGRO LABOR GROUP
Business Interests Represented.

Business Interests Represented.
Among Negro business men who
spoke Of the need for Negro EN- !
ployees studying the problem OF
workers were David Doles, Of Bels-
trat Laundry; H. G. Francis, pro-
moter of large banking concern
and r. @. Gothard, president Of q
Consumers and Craftsmen Gulid
Col Leopold Phillips, white, plesi-
dent of the Uptown Chamber Of
Commerce, present, although an uia-
invited speaker, incurred the Wrata
Of the crowd when he said that he
hated the word union and that
there were too many groups in
Harlem fighting for the same thing
and that members Of his organiza-
tion we're at the present time nego-
tiating with the YMCA, YWCA and
the Urban League for the purpose
of placing Negroes in clerical and
sales positions on 125th street.
Charity Leadership Repudiatad.
Mr.. Lawson repudiated the char
ity leadership Of such institutions as
the "Y', and Urban League, con-
tending that they were subsidized
by white philantropists to serve the
need of weaklings and the under
privileged. Too much charitable
patronage destroys independence
and initiative which the Negro needs
SO badly in the field Of industry 70 !
day. Mr.. Lawson said. Negro ma
ses will never accept leaders an
pointed BY whites because y Is
known fact, that he who pays the
fiddler can call the tunes. Any Ne
gro leader worthy Of the name mus
be chosen by those whom he is to
lead"