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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
T e st Y UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last ma ga fnr fha auSwerS

Can you answer seven of these
 test questions? Turn to last
 page for the answers.
 l. Where is Fordham university? 2. Name the two men who made the first airplane flight to the North Pole.
 3. Do peanuts grow above or be- low ground?
 4. Is U. s. paper money printed only in Washington, D. O.?
 5. In which ocean are the Horse LatitudeS?
 6. Who was called 'The Man of Destiny?
 '. What was the name of the first circus in the U. S.?
 8. Name the author of "The Great Stone Face"
 g. When will the next federal census be taken?
 10. Who was the youngest presi- dent of the U. S2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Daily Almanac
,s 2:25 a. m.

Moon rises 2:25 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:09 a. nl.; sets p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 The moon entered the last quarter phase Sunday morning about o'clock At this time of the year the prediction is for snow and stormy weather. In the Seven-day period un- tR the new moon phase occurs on the 31st we may expect anything from crackers to nuts or snow, rain and sunshine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
JUDGE ON BENCH s5 YEARS

Cape Girardeau, Mo.-CUP)- Frank Kelly has completed 25 years of continuous service as circuit judge here. He was appointed to fill 8 vacancy in 1912 and since has been elected to four six-year terms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

buildings as distinct step forward and the reward of long and unceasing fight waged by the State Tuberculosis Com mission for better and modern institu- tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Toll express highways are subject of thought and discussion down at Wash ington Senator Augustine Lonergan is in receipt of letter from the Bureau of Public P Roads stating that it is rapidly aspect Of road-building. In view of the interest today in great cross-state park ways and the like, the subject of tolls so that the roads may liquidate themselves is of high importance. Some years back we recommended tolls as a means of encouraging bigger and better roadways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

The worlds copy-cat. Other nations follow us in this business recession as well as other things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
A Thought for Today

If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may iudge them; then they shall justify the right eous, and condemn the wicked-Deuteronomy 25:1.
 If judges would make their decisions just, they should behold neither plaintiff, defendant, nor pleader, but only the cause ltse1-6' Livingston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Mussolini Is Selling Armament To South American Countries; Their Failure To Pay Will Give
 Him Excuse to Ask Concessions
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aaA noWWHe . AExM

Washington, Jan. 25-It doesn't pay to minimize the reports of increasing Fascist influence in Latin America Actually the situation is than appears the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Then again as Columnist Raymond Clapper observes when they have a Jackson Day celebration in Russia, there's batch of executions on the pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

"The recessive recrudescence," says an economist" is pronounced". Pronounced how?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
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 @. When will the payment of an- nuities under the Railroad Retire. ment Act begin?
 A. An annuity begins to accrue as of date (not more than 60 days before the filing of an applicatoin) to be specified in a written ap- plication to be signed by the person entitled thereto, and approved by the Railroad Retirement Board. No annuity begins to acrue before the date the applicant ceases compen- sated service.
 Q. If an automobiel is travelling on ar icy pavement, and the brakes are applied suddenly, will the car
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Q. If an automobiel is travelling on ar icy pavement, and the brakes are applied suddenly, will the car
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-08-10
August 10, 1858


At q nooting Of tho Educa tion Com
Mittoo, hold July 20, MIR. Kenneth
Doano was elected acting chairman for
August. Among tho subjects discussed
wns tho establishment Of G Carbon Club
and q Special Comm ttoo on l4usic for
Pho Citi IONS Associa til on. Tho Music
Cornai t6too would fostor tho choral work
now boing conducted by Mrs. Lydolu
Pc llTaor ard would arrange community :
musical programs. It was decided to :
rofor tho fcrrn tt on Of o Carbon Club
to the Hobby Club. The purpose Of tho :
club would be to publicizo ways
Of homo bcautificatio ion, inc luding
landsc ping end flowor gardening, tho
making Of awards for tho most attract
i've gardens and lawns, and tho supor-
vising OF flowor and vegetable shows.
Tho Comm ttco invites citizcns to-
subrai t lists Of books and magazines to
DO used in making selections for tho
Corrruai ty Library. lars. Loon bonoficl
is chairman Of the Library Sub-coruai 5tco {.
Tho oxtout and No turo Of tho Adult
Educa tion to be sponsored b. tho
Comm ttco will DO determined by tho 4
response Of Groonbolt CT til ons.
HEALTH NOTES Con. from page FOUR
wi tn this short discussion lot US SUM
up tho problem Of spread Of disease by
saying that first, thoro arc several d.
soosos against which protection is COM
ploto by using provocative 1aoa suros. Sti IL
othors arc greatly modified by tho use Of
vaccincs. Others arc bost controlled by
making oneself conscious Of the mood OF
g smooth working system of Isolation OF j
tho infected individual. Every child IN
Groonbolt has the oppor tullity ct present
Of boing protected against diphthcrio,
snail pox, and whooping cough. Later
thorc will be available soru1as for modify
ing any 1aoaslo cases. II addition to !
this, adults my have protection from .
typhoid r1hcnovor thoy desire it. Viii lie
! 70 Il On 81
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-08-10
N - GREENBELT'S BLOOD INDEX

"Woll", says tho parent, VT ny kid
ovor COTS into JON and moods trans
fusion, ho's got his father and nothor
to call on"
Woll", says the doctor, Maybe yos
and maybe no."
Lots Of pooplo think that tho PARENTS
blood is always suitable for TRANSMISSION
to- thoir hildron, end on tho face OF 1t,
it would SOON to be truo. But, it isn't.
In fact it quito frequently happens that
both Do fronts arc Of types quito incom-
BE- tiblo wi tn tho childs moods. DOCTORS
know bottor than to count on parents IS
donors for their children in ovcry case,
and the idoal thing is for doctors to
KNOW IN ADVANCE This knowledge will only
be compile to whom they have record Of
all our typos, ne o, fo1nlo, young end
old, for ovoryono's protoc tion. Iona
tions arc asked rulo only iron odu1t
-alcs who can boSt afford 1T. and thon
only under tho strictost supervision of
our doctors. If thoro is q slightest sus-
picion that tho donors full hoolth would
30 impaired by giving, thon no request
will be rndo. Tho doctors will Tr.tch this
anglo closely, and Of course tho Index
records will be for thoir exclusive ond
confidential
Now & word about donors. DR.. F. War
nor Bi shop. chief attending Physician Of
St. Luko's Hospital in Now York says 1T
is perfectly safe for adult nnlo in
normal condi tion to be donor ovory
six wccks without tho slightest i'll CT
fccts. Our Dr.. Throadgi1l has donated
Is tines i'll tho last years, pint Zach
tiro, and no looks husky enough to play
Q good soft ball gono. Actually, tho
amount Of fluid wi thdraWn for o transfu-
sion is replaced in tho body wi thin Is
minutes, and six wooks lotor is up to its
usual STANDARD Of. richness. SO thoro
i isn't much to that end Of 1T.
We arc getting around TO Zach house as
fast os wo con, but this Grocnbo1t is now
C. sizablo place for to cover. Talk it
over before VIC como ond docidc whothor
Evening star., 1938-05-28
WATER SYSTEMS YIELD
BILLION FEET A DAY
Consumption in America Greatest
in World, 1877 Gallons Per
Capita Daily.

The American public's demand for
water has brought into existence with
in q century 7,l00 public water sys-
TENS which deliver a billion cubic feet
daily at the turn of a faucet. Amer
leans use more water than any other
people in the world.
The average daily consumption is
127 gallons per capita, or $1,000 gallons
for each person IN year. The water
systems in the United States serve
0,000, 900 people. 100000 of whom
drink untreated water, 100000
chlorinated water and the remainder
have water that is both chlorinated
and filtered.
Los Angeles goes the farthest for its
waterloo miles to Boulder DAM
San Francisco's supply comes from
Hetch Eetchy Reservoir, ITO miles
away. New York taps the Catskill
watershed. $50 miles to the north.
Chicago. with its supply in its front
yard-Lake Mchigan-uses the most
water. It has the lowest rate of any
large city in the country and the daily
par capita consumption is 270 gallons
Evening star., 1938-05-28
REALTORS OUTING
PLANSAREPUSHED
Close of Ticket Sales Is
Anticipated by June |.
Features Many.

Reservations for the realtors annua
outing, which will be held at Bay
Ridge, Md, Tuesday, June 7, mounted
to such an extent during the last week
that A. D. Crumbaugh. chairman OF
the Ticket Committee, predicts closing
of the sale of tickets on June /. The
outing, which is sponsored by the
Washington Real Estate Board, is be-
ing carefully planned by the Program
Committee to include diversified en-
tertainment for those attending,
whether the sun is shining or rain
prevails. So,
J. Hawley Smith, in charge of ar
rangements for the dinner, assures the
party more than an adequate supply
of hot barbecue as we'll as an ample
buffet dinner. Samuel S. Spruce,
aided by other members Of the Pro-
gram Committee, has devoted much
time as well as travel to obtaining
unusual features for the entertainment
of the guests.
Arrangements for golf have been
made at Sherwood Forest through
John H. Davidson, chairman of the
Golf Committee, and large number
Of members of the board have indi-
Gated their intention of entering the
tournament
Each person attending will be pre-
sented with souvenirs and many prizes
will be awarded in the various sports
events. j. Lee Donnelly, who heads
the Souvenirs Committee, has co-ordi-
mated with Thomas w. Sandoz, who is
in charge of sports, in an effort to
provide prizes for the winners.
Among those assisting Harvey l..
Jones, general chairman, are Albert w.
Walker, James D. Franklin, Milton F.
Schwab, Richard D. Stimson, Harvey
Jacob, Charles c. KooneS, Earl P.
Ready, j. c. Weldon. jr.; John R.
Neale, c. Hayward Marshall, De We're
R. Weldon, c. Heurich, jr.; F. Lati-
mer Barkley. j. McKenney Berry. jr.;
Edward H. Brent, Walter A. Brown,
Evening star., 1938-05-28
NEW DWELLINGS
DURING APRIL TOP
MARCHBy 11PCT,
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reports Gains in Seven
of Nine Areas.
CAPITAL RANKS THIRD
AMONG LARGER CITIES
Construction in First 4 Months
of 1888 Valued at
$19,004,02S.

There was an increase Of II per
cent in the value of residential build
ings for which permits were issued
in April as compared with March, Sec
retary of Labor Perkins announced
today, following completion of the Bu-
reau of Labor Statistics monthly re-
port.
Seven of The nine geographic divi-
sions of the country shared in this
increase, Miss Perkins said. The
largest gains were in the New Eng
land, South Atlantic and Mountain
States. Total permit valuation in
creased 13 per cent, comparing April
with March. There was a gain of IA
per cent in the value of new nom
residential buildings and a gain of IS
per cent in the value of additions, al
terations and repairs to existing
structures.
Permit valuations for last month
showed decline of "a per cent, as
compared with April, 1887. Valuations
for new residential projects decreased
80 per cent, for new non-residential
buildings, IA per cent. and for addi-
(See PERMITS Page R.al
Evening star., 1938-05-28
PAINT ALL OF BOARD
Suggestion Made to Eliminate
Damage to Porches.

Outdoor floors, such as porches and
pagodas, are usually painted only on
top after being laid, with the result
that cracks frequently develop between
the boards.
Water then collects in the cracks
and soaks into the edges of the boards
and loosens the paint. BY painting
the boards all over with one or more
coats of good paint before laying the
floor this can be prevented, and the
floor paint will last much longer.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Beer and Salts Used.

To achieve a frosted effect on a
mirror, a solution of stale beer and
epson salts is sometimes used. The
glass is first thoroughly cleaned and
dried and the mixture applied with a
sponge. When dry, flaky. frosted
effect is produced. This may be
removed wheE desired simply by
washing with lukewarm water. Do
not undertake the process in damp,
humid weather.
Evening star., 1938-05-28

other pail filled with hot water. Keep
changing the water as it cools for
more hot water. Be sure not to heat
turpentine over an open fame.
Evening star., 1938-05-28

ir.: George L. Bunnell, E. H. Croxton,
William B. Dortch, Frank M. Doyle,
A. S. Gardiner, jr.; L. T. Gravatte,
jr.; H. Ray Heacock, H. F. Humphries,
w. McAden Jones. Claud Livingston,
jr.; Charles P. McCurdy, A. j. Moore,
j. G. Pascoe. H. NJ Ritterbush. Louis
H. Towbes and William c. Wedding.
Evening star., 1938-05-28
Remove Wax With Turpentine.

To remove an old coating Of wax
from a vanished floor before revarn-
ishing, 20 over the surface with rag
saturated with hot turpentine and re-
move all the wax possible. Go over
it again with cold turpentine, alcohol
or benzine. The new coat of varnish
is then applied. A satisfactory way to
heat turpentine is to put pint or so
in a can or pail and set it inside an
Evening star., 1938-05-28

(See PERMITS, Page B-3.)
Evening star., 1938-05-28

(See BUILDING, Page B-2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03

There was a car at the curb and
this man was in it. He pretended
he was i'll when I went by. I went
to the car and the next thing I
knew I was in that horrible room.
He-the man is crazy. I was afraid
to move" Myrna shuddered.
you're all right now" Bob TAFT
said. when you were In that room
did you ever hear Rogers?"
Myrna shook her head. weeks
didn't have any visitors, except
Leonard Macy"
MACY! Are you sure?"
Eyes. I heard him introduce him
SELF"
What did they talk about?"
II don't know. After Macy came
In and introduced himself, Weeks
lowered his voice and so did Macy.
I couldn't hear what they were say
ing"
TAFT frowned. IT wonder if that
fake criminologist isn't mixed up in
this, and trying to palm off the
blame on your"
what do you mean, Bob?"
Taits arm went around her
shoulders again. Forget it. You've
enough to worry about. The thing
I want you to do is get back to the
Claremont and show yourself to
Anne. She's frantic"
II can imagine. She warned me
not to leave the place alone, but !
insisted and said she was foolish"
The cab stopped with sudden
jolt. TAFT looked out to see the fam
iliar outlines of the Claremont. II
won't go up with you, Myrna. ]
want to talk to Feeley. Listen, can
you and Anne come to little party
I'm giving tonight at the Golden
Bowl?"
"Party?" exclaimed Myrna. 81
don't"
well, it's sort of a party. And
it's important that you come. Will
you?"
"Of course, Bob. Only" She
stopped, put hand on his arm.
"You look so tired and worried,
Bob. I'm afraid I've been a fright
full nuisance. After all, there's no
reason why you should"
He stopped her with a look.
We've a date, then. Only I'm ask
ing you and Anne to meet me at
the Golden Bowl. I'll have to make
some arrangements. Say at
o'clock.
Mine O'clock" Myrna smiled.
Not until the doors of the Clare
mont had closed behind Myrna did
Bob TAFT give the taxi driver the
signal to go on. II want to go down
to police headquarters" TAFT said.
Dannie Feeley greeted him angrily.
Look here, TAFT! Where in the
devil is Myrna Dombey?"
"At the Claremont-where she
lives" TAFT said.
"Then you've just taken her
there"
TAFT flushed despite himself. I'll
have to admit that, Dannie. But
anyhow she's there"
"But she wasn't. That's the point.
BarkleyiS been here, Bob, and he's
raising the works and putting a prop
under them. He found out Myrna
had flown the coop-and you left
me all unbuttoned by not telling me.
I didn't know it. Barley said he'd
been made a fool of, and now he's
going to make one out of me. 1t
might interest you to know that he's
going to spring a story in the papers
tomorrow. And that means Myrna
Dombey'S goose is cooked" The de-
tective regarded TAFT sourly. Where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
CHAPTER XVIII

Tait's first lightning thought was
that Weeks must not recognize him.
he could see the musicians gaunt
figure plainly, framed in the door
way-but he knew that Weeks could
be certain of nothing except that
| someone had gained entrance to
Myrna's prison room.
His fingers biting deep in
Myrnas shoulders, TAFT pushed her
toward the side of the room, and
1t that moment Weeks voice roared
out, Come on i. out here, or I'll
sI1oot."
Almost Immediately a shot
crashed into the room through the
open doorway, and Weeks, bewil-
dered and blind in the darkness,
followed the direction of his re-
voiver. From the side of the room
TAFT rushed out. In his hands was
the only weapon he had been able
to discover chair. With all his
strength he brought it down across
the neck and shoulders of Weeks.
Then, grasping in the dark for
Myrna and finding her clutching,
trembling fingers, he started for the
door.
The sight of the stairway and
the silence behind him were the
greatest relief that Bob TAFT had
ever known in his lifetime. Half
dragging Myrna beside him, he
rushed through the dingy lobby and
out into the street. The taxi was
still there!
"The Claremont," TAFT gasped.
He had scarcely closed the cab
door behind himself and Myrna
when the gears meshed and the
cab reared away. They had gone
the space of six or seven blocks
when he realized that he was
clutching Myrna tight in his arms.
Embarrassed, he relinquished his
nervous hold. "Are you-are you all
xight?"
She nodded slowly. eyes" She
managed a smile. I'm still scared,
though"
TAFT laughed in sheer relief. THAT
was a foolhardy thing I did back
there. But I didn't want Weeks to
recognize me-"
'FWeeks?" Myrna looked at him,
puzzled. How did you know his
name2"
He told her of the advertisement
In the classified column Of the
newspaper, and Of how he had
listened at Harris Rogers door.
SHow did he manage to kidnap
vou7"
II went for a walk" Myrna said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
- SERIAL STORY
kAllDnrn "a kIIIclH BY KARD JONES
n hV4NOEN ~ MUM isssxA SERVICE INC.
BY NARD ZONES

was she? On a little vacation? Did
you ever happen to draw her pic
ture of the fact that she's charged
with murder?"
"She was kidnapped by George
Weeks" TAFT said. II followed
Weeks this afternoon-and he went
to Rogers apartment. 1 overheard
them talking about Myrna. Weeks
had her hidden at the Belvedere
Hotel. I Just now dropped her of
at the Claremont."
Feeley's eyes widened and his am
| pie jaw dropped slowly. I'm giving
a little party tonight" TAFT went
on, land I'd like to have you come,
Dannie."
"A party, is it? This mess and
you're giving party! suppose it's
in honor Of Myrna going to the
chair-and me losing my job!"
II hope not, Dannie. viii you
Gomez"
The Irishman's eyes narrowed
now. IT got a bunch you mean
business. Who's going to be there?"
I'm asking Anne Lester and
Myrna. Harris Rogers, Leonard
Macy, Media Starr-and yourself
What about your screwy must
clan? Surely you're going to invite
him to the party?"
Have you forgotten, Mr.. Farms
worth? He's going to be featured
tonight with The Swingateers!"
Ito Be Ccntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
EnIoreIng Greatest, Port
OF Continental Europe


nIMINUTIVE Belgium, with a
frontier of only 831 miles, has
a seaboard of 62, and the govern
ment is making the most of it
Below Antwerp, the Scheldt
river flows to the North Sea
through the Netherlands. Today
Belgium is spending 100000, 900
francs dredging the channel as far
as Flushing and improving the
port of Antwerp, now greatest
port of continental Europe. More
than 100000 tons of shipping
clear Antwerp's docks and quays
every year
City of 424, 200, including SUBJ
urbs, Antwerp lies on the right
bank of the Scheldt, is the capital
of the province of the same name
and chief commercial center of
the country. Its great docks are
maintained at constant depth
of 80 feet, cover a dock water area
of approximately 1884 acres with
a quayage length of % miles. The
necessary railway extensions bring
the total port railway system to
length in excess of 500 miles.
But commerce is not all that is
modern Antwerp. The city is
famous for its broad streets and
fine houses and its many memo
rails to its early grandeur Chief
of these is its great cathedral, be-
gun in the 14th century and not
finished until 1913. Here are also
myriad old masters in several col
lections.
The city is heavily fortified.
The harbor is shown here on
1929 Belgium stamp.
copyright. 1898. NEA Service. Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
CT AMlsIM
CRACKERS

The first name of the American
writer whose pen name was Oliver
Optic was the first name of the
ninth President of the United States
His middle name was the last name
of the twelfth President, and his last
name of fictional woman charac-
ter whose name was the title of a
novel by Booth Harrington. The
woman'S last name is the name of
one of the most prominent of Amer
lean families.
Who was the man whose pen name
was Oliver Optic? Who are the
other persons referred to?
Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03

st. Francis VS.. Hop Brook; Prospect
st. VS.. Central Ave.
Dec. Central Ave. VS.. Hop
Brook; st. Hedwig's VS.. Prospect
ST.; Salem VS.. st. Francis.
Dec. 9-St. Francis VS.. st. He'd
wigs; Central Ave. VS.. Salem; Hop
Brook VS.. Prospect st.
Dec. 16-Prospect st. VS.. st. Fran
els, Salem VS.. Hop Brook; st. He'd
wigs VS.. Central Ave.
Jan. 6-Hop Brook VS.. st. He'd
wigs: Salem VS.. Prospect ST.; st.
Francis VS.. Central Ave.
Jan. 13-Salem VS.. st. Hedwig'S;
st. Francis VS.. Hop Brook; Prospect
st. VS.. Central Ave.
Jan. 20-Central Ave. VS.. Hop
Brook; st. Hedwig's VS.. Prospect St.;
Salem VS.. st. Francis.
Jan. 27-St. Francis VS.. st. He'd
wigs; Central Ave. VS.. Salem; Hop
Brook VS.. Prospect st.
Feb. 3-Prospect st. VS.. ST. Fran
els; Salem VS.. Hop Brook; st. He'd
wigs VS.. Central Ave.
Feb. 10-Hop Brook VS.. st. He'd
wigs; Salem VS.. Prospect ST.; st.
Francis VS.. Central Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
NaMgatuck Sports

Naugatuck, Nov. s. Raytkwich's
Gas team took all three points from
Chuck's Gas bowlers in recent bow
ling matches at the Central alleys
here. The Budget Market combine
won three from Reilly's Express;
Thurstons took two out Of three
frosn Nicholas, and Cans men won
two out Of three from the Robinson
Diner team.
pete Jepson of the Cans team
had high single, 100 and G. Baker
81 hte same combine had high to-
tai. S54. The Cans team had high
team single, 553.
THE scores follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
4 4WLIl8 1890 eee sO8U UUO
High Single-P. Jepson, 1870.
High Three. Baker, S54.
High Game-Gans, SIS.

nsaugattlck, Nov. S-The Nauga-
suck grammar school basketball
zsaeue wiz start its regular schedule
zDmorrow night. It was announced
zodkv. As usual there are six teams
entered. The complete schedule as
slxen ont this morning by the high
school follows:
NOV. prospect st. vs. st. Fran
III salem vs.. Hop Brook: st. He'd
Eias Vi. Central Ave.
Nnv. 10 Hop Brook VS.. st. He'd
ikss: salem vs.. Prospect st.; 81.
1X2ncIs rs. Central Ave.
\ es. = SALEM W. "a AAdwlgls;