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The Washington times., 1938-02-08

Bill Corum III was JnlS
vav When "Two-Gun Lou
left the ranch in HOLLYWOOD
with the mortgage paid off ano
the cowboys sitting around sing
inc Home on the Range" as
pretty as you please, he tossed
his six-gun. his chaps, his 10
Gallon hat and his lariet into the
back of his car.
SAD NEWS
He lust had finished a west
ern. which pleased the producer
and director so much he's al
ready signed for a second one
next winter. and he was happy
about it. Especially about the
costume with which he was
going to dazzle his dude friends
here in the East.
When he got home to West.
chester, however, there was sad
news waiting. 1t seemed that
the six.shooter he'd been pack
ing in the picture hadn't be-
longed to the studio, also that
he was to send it back pronto,
or even sooner.
So the new Tom Mix of the
purple sage had to pack up his
"weepon" and return it. And
lust in time to save Jake'S
bacon.
Incidentally. the more you
see and hear of "Two-Gun.Lou,"
the surer you are Of his class.
Naturally he didn't tell me
about this next incident him.
self and I didn't hear the broad
cast.
SQUARE DEAL LOU
While he was in Hollywood,
however. Lou was a guest star
Of one of those big radio pro-
grams. This time he didn't
name the wrong breakfast food,
either. What he did was typical
Of his honesty and sense of
square dealing.
Probably you know that the
relationship between Gehrig and
Babe Ruth, his one-time idol,
has been strained these last
three or four years.
It wasn't in the script but
the announcer on the Coast pro-
gram in introducing Gehrig
said: 1T must be nice to be a
movie star and the greatest ball
player that ever lived :"
Lou interrupted: But I'm not
the greatest ball player that
ever lived by a long shot,"
Who is?" asked the an
nouncer.
Babe Ruth, of course" re-
piled Lou.
If it isn't already settled by
the time you read this, look for
Lou to get a modest raise and
sign quickly this year.
A fan wrote us recently ask
ing if Ruth hadn't taken more
money out of baseball than
Terry. or any other player Un-
doubtedly more than any player.
Probably not as much as such
longtime managers as McGraW
and Connie Mack.
TY COBB RICHEST
But while the big fellow is
doing all right, Ty Cobb is by
far the richest of the former
stars. The Jewel of Georgia"
told a mutual friend recently
that he could have liquidated
his estate at 100000 on Jan
uary l, 1888.
Ty always was hung with
financial horseshoeS, in addition
to being a shrewd and far-seeing
business man. He flashed to
Stardom and became a Georgia
Idol about the time Coca Cola
was getting its start, and he was
the athletic king of Detroit in
the honey years of the motor
industry.
Cobb pays little attention to
baseball. Is a golf and football
addict. And who do you think
he rooted for in the Rose Bowl
game between California and
Alabama Ta1ifnrniaI
He'd better stay out of the
South or he'll see lot of sheets
walking around in the middle of
the night with guys in EN- who
suffer from insomnia-and bore
dom
The Washington times., 1938-02-08
SPORTS
BY Bill Corun1.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 GN.S).
"Two-Gun Lou Gehrig, bad man
of the Bar Ell Morocco, walked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
SMALLPOX ON INCREASE IN J. s.
Connecticut in Section Is Spared By Disease;
 Northwest Hard Hit

Although universal vaccination would completely eradicate smallpox from the United States, that disease is still a menace to the country's health, according to the statisticiaus of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, who quote figures showing that the number of smallpox cases increased by nearly 4,000 in 1887 as compared with 1886. There were Il, ,806 cases reported in 1897, while the number in 1936 was 7,844.
 Comparing the smallpox situation of today with that prevailing a few years ago when the disease was lin- der apparent control, the statisti- clans point out that mild and non- virulent as the present type is, the disease should not be considered lightly, for disregarding 1t may even- tually result in the development of more deadly form of smallpox. Contrast
 They cite the experience of a large western city as an example of what might happen to any commu- nity. In 1921-l922 a smallpox cpl demic developed there, but out of TEA cases reported in the first 10 months not single death occurred. In view of this, little concern over the epidemic was shown and no real effort made to control 1t. In Mo- vember 1921, there were II deaths among the 46 cases reported. There after a serious situation developed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

which culninated in November l02x with 252 cases and 92 deaths Then a general vaccination was ordered and immediately . sharp drop Oc- cured in the number of cases, and in the following year less than 50 cases were reported.
 Tt is safe to say" the statisti- clans declare, that all of the 2e1 lives lost in this epidemic could have been saved if vaccination had been instituted promptly at the first appearance of the disease"
 Congested Areas
 Despite the fact that smallpox is highly contagious disease, it's iil- cidence is greatest in the more sparsely settled regions of the cotin- try. During the five-year period 1933-1937 there were only 256 cases reported in the densely populated area in the northeast covered by the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, and the District of Co., lumbia. On the other hand, in eight states of the northwest Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Mon- tana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, and Nebraska--where the population is only nine inhabitants per square mile, as compared with 290 per square mile in the nine northeastern states, there were IA 203 cases of smallpox reported dur- ing the same five-year period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

Manufacturers Association of Con- necticut, League of Women Voters, Connecticut Prison association, Con- necticut Federation of labor, Con- necticut Parent-Teachers' associa- tion. Connecticut State grange. Con- necticut Forest and Park associa- tion. Connecticut State Federation of Women's clubs and Connecticut State Teachers association.
 Nr. Taft. who has selected as his subject, "The Merit System in the Giles" will speak from widespread experience. Among his outstanding public contributions was the inffu- ence he extended in delivering Cin- cinnat from it's machine-ridden, ex- trnvagant government, which had gained for the city the title of "The R0ttenest Municipal Government in America"
 Surplus!
 Cincinnatti, 6 city of 350,000 oper- ates on a mill rate of 16 and has changed bonded indebtedness of 100000 into a surplue of $4,374,- 900. Fairgrounds have been doubled, departmental service enlarged, and the city has led throughout the de- pression in adequate relief. This has been accomplished, 1t is reported, through adherence to the principle outlined by MT. Taft when he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
Both Sides Take |Legal'Headache to Highest Court

Plaintiff and defendant in the Waterbury superior court action of Giacomo Lombardi against Andrea Laudati--each dissatisfied with the disposition of the trial court-will argue in appeals to the supreme court of errors at Hart- ford tomorrow. The litigation per- tains to the sale of Congress avenue bakery.
 Lombardi appeals from the re- fusal of the superior court to set aside jury's verdict ordering the sale of his property by him to Laudati in completion of an agree ment.
 Laudati appeals because the court refused to award him money damages in addition to forcing Lombardi to sell the property to him.
 The action was brought in the superior court by Lombardi, claim ing he had entered in agreement with Laudati for the sale of the bakery, and that the latter had even accepted a cash deposit. In answer to an interrogatory. the jury found that the sale should be completed for $3,l00. The court refused to set any cash damages to be paid in addition to the Jury's findings however.
 Attorney Michael V. Blansfield and Attorney Harry M. Albert ap- peared for the interests of Lom- bardi, while Attorney Francis Mo- Donald and Attorney Pasquale DeCicco represented Laudati. The action will be argued at 10:30 to- clock tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensati0n commissioner:
 M. J. Daly < Sons, Inc, and John P. Zabris, 6O9 Washington avenue, right ear burn, 30 per cent loss of hearing, 2l for 4l.8 weeks. beginning April 19. 1887.
 Aut0yre company, Oakville, and BrOnie PIeckaitis, Davis street, OakvilIe, finger injury, $7.92 be- ginning May 4.
 Marcy J. Berger, and Harold Birchall, WO0dbury, right toe in- jury, $13.85 beginning May 24.
 American Brass company and J. Minartowicz, AnsOnia, finger in- jury, $9.63 beginning May 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

college yesterday at the eighty-fifth annual commencement exercises on the Riverdale campus in New York city.
 Two hundred, and seventy-nine degrees in course and three honor ary degrees were conferred by Car dinal Patrick Hayes, archbishop of New York and member of the class of 1888. Cardinal Hayes was cele- brating his golden jubilee as a Man hattan graduate. Yesterdays class was the largest in the history of the institution.
 The local boy is graduate of St. Mary's Parochial school and the 1894 class at Crosby high. At the latter institution he was member of the varsity track team for four years.
 Among those from this city at tending the commencement exercises in New York yesterday afternoon were MT. snd Mrs. Foster Bedell, Miss Kathryn McNally, John Hen- nessey and Rev. Augustine Hennessy of Hartford, formerly of this city.
 Catholic U
 Thomas Francis Farrell, son Of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Francis Far rell of South Leonard street, re- ceived his AB. degree from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
Taft Again Chosen As Merit System Speaker
Son of Late President to Address 57t Annual Meeting
 of State Association at Savin Rock, June g

The 57th annual meeting of the Connecticut Merit System associa- ton will be held June g, at 6:30 D. m. in Wilcox's Pier restaurant, Eavin Rock, West Haven, 1t was announced this morning by Horace Taft of Watertown, president of the association. Charles P. Taft, 2nd of Cincinnatti, son of the 27th presi- dent of the United States will be guest speaker at the affair, which will be open to the public and which is expected to attract citizens from throughout the state, including as- sociation members in 132 Connecti- cut communities.
 General Invitations
 Invitations to the meeting have been extended to leading organiza- tios throughout the state, including the Connecticut Chamber of Com merce. State Federation of American Association of University Women,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

Boston, June 15.--(SpeciaD -TaX- ation in relation to industry and a discussion of the competitive situa- ton of New England with partic- ular reference to current develop ments in the south, are among the major topics scheduled for the New England councils 5lst quarterly meeting. to be held, June 24-25, at Woodstock, Vermont, 1t was an- nounced here today. An address by Governor George D. Aiken of Yer mont and an analysis of public re- lations policies prevailing in New England industries will also be fea- lures of the meeting.
 Mayor to Speak
 Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Bos- ton will address the first general session on Friday afternoon. Mayor Tobin is expected to discuss the problems of taxation in Boston and Massachusetts with particular refer ence to their effects on industry. Tn commenting on Mayor Tobin's ac- ceptance of the councils invitation to address the quarterly meeting Council President James w. Hool, said: "As mayor of New Englands largest city, his efforts toward more effective control of public expendi- lures and his courageous expressions on taxation in relation to industry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
FORMER TEACHERS
 ATTEND MEETING
Childhood Education Unit Elects Officers, Enjoys
 Fashion Show

The annual meeting of the Wa terbury Branch of the Association for Childhood Education was held in the form of tea at the Hotel Elton yesterday afternoon. Miss Vera Crane, president, presided at the meeting and extended a well come to former teachers who were guests of the association and to the new members, the grade teachers. A fashion show depicting the styles from great-grandmother's time to the present day was pre- sented by the program committee in charge of Miss Maud Dimmock.
 Miss Crane. as president of the association, presented gift to Miss Helen B. Heater, kindergarten teacher at Sprague school. who IS resigning this year.
 The annual reports were made and elections of officers for the coming year took place. The follow ing officers were elected
 President-Miss Vera Crane.
 First president, representing kindergartners-Miss Anna M. Nc Donald.
 Second vlce-president representing Grade Teachers-Miss Mary Me- Gowan
 secretary-Miss Mary c, O'Con- nor.
 Treasurer-Miss Lucy c. Shana- han.
 Auditor--Miss Katherine q. Barry
 Directors-Miss Cora Crompton, Miss Beatrice Slavin.
 Program committee-Miss Maud Dimmock. chairman.
 Ways and Means Committee-Miss Angela Casey. chairman.
 Social committee-Miss Catherine Phelan.
 Friendship committee-Miss Eu- nice Camp.
 Publicity committee Mar garet Conaty.
 Miss Anna J. Coughlan was chair man of the Nominating Committee assisted by Miss Catherine T. Phe- Ian and Miss Margaretta Jones.
 Those attending the meeting were:
 Vera M. Crane, Lucy o. Shana- han, Anna M. Mcdonald, Margaret ". Conaty, Mary c. O'Connor. Cath- crime Bergin. Margaretta A. Jones, 1T, Loretta Skelly, Maud F. Dim mick, Cora R. Crompton. Angela R, Casey. Helen B. Heater. Maude r., Arnold. Eileen Egan Dunn,
 Mary F. McGowan, Anna J. Coughlan. Eunice M. Camp. Esther Phelan. Madeline O. Morris, Alice Mary Briggs. Coldie r. Gordon, Lois M. Doolittle. Jane Y. McQuade, Helen St. Louis. Eleanor Phelan Harkett, Catherine T. phelan, Marian Wirth Dechatid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
IN. E. Council Calls
 Quarterly Meeting
5lst Session to Witness Discussion on Developments in South; Mayor Tobin to Address Boston Gathering

in Boston and Massachusetts have attracted widespread attention and are of interest to all six of our states.
 The program for the Saturday morning session of the meeting is entitled: The Competitive Situation of New England Industry, with par ticular Reference to Current De- yelopments in the South" The ex- perts who will lead this discussion are: N. M. Mitchell, Barnes Textile Associates, Inc, Boston; William Haynes. publisher, Chemical Indus- tries, New Haven; Dr. Gustavus J. Esselen. president, Gustavus J. Es- selen, Inc, Boston.
 Goodwill
 Edward L. Bernays, nationally known consultant in the field of public relations, will also address the councils quarterly meeting. MT. Bernays' address will include an analysis and Interpretation of re- sponses to the councils current in- quiry among New England manu- facturers, Building Goodwill for Industry in the New England Com munity."
 President Hook and James A. Emery, general counsel of the Ma tional Association of Manufacturers, will also address the Friday sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

"The ultimate objective of better government is better living for ev- erybody. Government is only a means to that end, but you must produce in such a way that the man in the street understands it."
 A graduate of Yale in the class Of 1918, where he was captain of the basketball team and football tackle, he interrupted his studies to enlist as buck private in the A.E.F. and returned from France lieuten- ant. He finished at Yale law school in 1921 and returned to Cincinnati where he joined with his brother Robert in law practice. Great as the demands were on his legal ability, he was never too busy to respond to practical Christian enterprises. He has served the Episcopal church, the YMCA, community chest, the Colored Industrial school. Widows and Old Mems homes.
 Sponsored Plank
 During the election campaign of 1936, 1t was Charlie" Taft who was responsible for the strong civil ser- vice plank brought to the Republi- can convention by the Landon forces and subsequently, adopted by that party. A vice-president of the Na- tional Civil Service Reform league, he was recently chosen head of a committee to draft a model state civil service law.
 At 38, Mir. Taft is father of two sons and five daughters. He mar ried Eleanor H. Chase of Waterbury and is of course no stranger to Connecticut where he will return prior to his address for his 20th reunion at Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL
 SEASON ADJOURNED

The final meeting of the Water bury Girl Scout Council until Sep- tember was held Monday afternoon at the scout camp in Wateryille The week of October 24 was set for the annual campaign to collect the council budget Tea was served by Miss Elma Stuckman, Girl Scout director
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
HIGH SCHOOL CLUB
 ARRANGES PICNIC

A picnic will be held by the Wilby High Italian club, Wednesday, June 22, at Lake Compounce. A bus is to be chartered for the day. The committee in charge are as follows Carmella Crispino, Ann Natale, Theresa DelDonno, Antonio Guasta- ferri, Nick Rinaldi, Dante Galuppo, Frank Zanca, Frank Rolandi.
 The committee has planned swim ming and a hot dog roast for the days enjoyment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

By using magnesium alloys in- stead of steel in the landing wheels of the largest planes. about l50 pounds, the weight of the ordinary male passenger, can be saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

Catholic University of America at commencement exercises in Wash ington. D. O., this afternoon. He is graduate of Crosby high school and St. Thomas Seminary i'll Bloomfield. At the latter institution he won the Basil Foundation schol- arship.
 Mrs. J. Cawett of South Leonard street left yesterday to attend tic commencement program today.
 Junior Republic
 George Machnich and Alfred Mutter of Waterbury will receive diplomas at annual day exercises of the Connecticut Junior Republic. Litchfield, Friday afternoon. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

Never put very much oil on your generator. About two drops is suffi- cient. When the generator is over oiled, short circuit may result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15
Degrees, Diplomas For Waterburians
Manhattan

Manhattan
 John J. Bedell, son of MT. and Mrs. Poster Bedell of South Elm street, was recipient of his bachelor of science degree from Manhattan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

program will start at 2 o'clock. Four members of the Litchfield Aid will be at the tea tables following the exercises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-15

PORCH AND DECK
 55 gals. Reg. $3.25 at $2.49 SS qts. Reg. 90c at 69c
Evening star., 1938-07-29
Washingtonians
Entertain at
Bar Harbor.

JUDGE AND MRS. CHAUNCEY G..
PARKER, who are spending the
summer at their place in Bar Harbor.
were hosts at luncheon yesterday when
they entertained in honor of Comdr.
Jerauld Wright, U. S. N, and Mrs.
Wright, at Onontakah. Comdr. and
Mrs. Wright. the latter before her
marriage last Saturday Miss Phyllis
Thompson, went to Maine for their
wedding trip and are occupying a
cottage at Brookeville for another week
or 10 days. Others at the luncheon
were the Assistant Secretary of the
United States Legation at Ottawa and
Mrs. David Key, brother-in-law and
sister Of Comdr. Wright, and Mr.. and
Mrs. George L. Howe and their daugh-
ters. Miss Linda Howe and Miss Lisa
Howe. who are visiting Judge and
Mrs. Parker.
MIR. and Mrs. Marshall Langhorne
who have been at Saltair, their Bar
Harbor place for some weeks, gave
a tea yesterday afternoon in compli.
ment to Baron Mario Bucovich. who
has spent several winters in WASH
ington. Among their other guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bell
Sweeney, Mr.. and Mrs. Timothee
Adamowski, Mrs. F. Hamilton Nc
Cormick- -Gcodhart and Mr.. and Mrs.
William McNair.
Evening star., 1938-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Frost have
opened their cottage at Rehoboth
Beach and will remain there until
after Labor Day.
Evening star., 1938-07-29
Mrs. Laura Curtis
And Mr.. Gross
Married Today.

THE marriage Of Mrs. Laura Mer-
riam Curtis to Mr.. John Messick
Gross Of York, Pa, vice president Of
the Bethlehem Steel Corp, took place
At noon today in the apartment of
Mrs. Curtis At Hampshire House in
New York.
Only members Of the family and
several close friends witnessed the
ceremony, which was followed by an
informal breakfast.
Mrs. Curtis wore gown Of water
rose crepe de chine, large hat to
correspond and her accessories were In
light tan.
Attending the wedding were Mrs.
Curtis son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Bostwick Of West
bury. Long Island; her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Freeman Curtis, jr., Of Roslyn, Long
Island: Miss Pauline Curtis and Mr..
Frazier Curtis, Mrs. Curtis younger
daughter and son; also Mrs. John T.
Wheelwright of Boston, sister Of Mrs..
Curtis, and Mrs. WAllach Merriam.
Evening star., 1938-07-29
Notes From the Social Calendar Of Washington
By the Way
Beth Blaine

NEWPORT very pleasant luncheon
snovden Fabnesok their
really charming
with the most
exquisite old brought
to country from France
drawing green hangng very handsome
Aubusson furniture
upholstered in old brocade prints
original etching
obets dart give
where are bowls and Of fragrant garden flowers.
The walls Of the library entirely
from France with the bookcases mellow
snowden has made quite collection Of old books
fitting background
comfortable place It was
great fun seeing old Washington
Our hostess looking particularly a
sports frock well becoming her auburn
who is also here for the with
simple white dress with
southgae had motored from Wanno Mass
house for the Both
Lila chic black and
veil snowdns daughter Fontane
snowdn there last
May had just arrived for with them Newport
very sweet and pretty in an sports dress and discovered
uncneon with the appearance of beautiful white birthday
it her 18th birthday
Sitting around friends told
that Lou Bill Gardner Naganset
had for lunch had Gwen Albert
country have been there since eavne Washngo m c % INC
Thomas Francis raor
for the aers Mohrenschd az did also
Dane o the French Emba.sv1 and
Fahnesks members Mrs Wander
bits weekend house party Dorothy
well frequently stayed with the
Fahneo and from all
TO
popular than this
without
Other friends here Mr. Mathews
Dick who have lovely house. Woodbury.
her sisters walach Mitchell; Comd
Mrs. Stanton Merrill year. a.
stationed
Later the afternoon the
house they have for the
mother Of Julian Allen, who
Mrs. Allen in France this summer visiting
This house Is done in
the sofas bergeres
powder blue and mauve The
the gardens filled with
she leading healthy life swimming
the weather permits Aprop
season. told
called the that
the reply Newport had a
Evening star., 1938-07-29
Miss Patti Edmonston
To Be Entertained.

Miss Patti Warfield Edmonston and
1t. Thomas Leslie Crystal, jr., U. s. A.,
whose marriage will take place tomor-
row in Baltimore at the home Of the
bride-elect's mother, Mrs. Charles
Davis Edmonston, will be entertained
at dinner tonight by Mr.. and Mrs.
German H. H. Emory, jr., Of South
port, Conn. Mrs. Emory, who Is Miss
Edmonston's cousin, will be the ma
tron Of honor in tomorrow's wedding.
The dinner will follow the wedding
rehearsal this evening.
1t. Crystal is the son Of Col. and
Mrs Thomas +, CRYSTAL
Evening star., 1938-07-29
Miss Crosson Sails
For England.

Miss Teresa Crosson, daughter OF
Dr.. and Mrs. H. J. Crosson, will sail
this afternoon aboard the American
Farmer for England She will visit
In London and Oxford before going
to Berlin, where she will spend some
time as the guest Of DR.. Croson's s
nephew, Mr.. Eric Albrecht, who is
on duty at the United States Con-
sulate, and Mrs. Abrecht.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albrecht visited in
Washington last year, when they were
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. Crosson. Miss
Crosson will be abroad two months
or more.