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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08
Plan to Recover Sunken
Gold Found Impractical

NEW YORK.-The plan to recov-
agold from sunken Spanish gal
ps is impractical, says Max Nohl.
marine explorer.
OIL returned recently from un-
sea explorations along the coast
the Dominican republic. He was
king there with Captain John
Zig. Craig is still there searching
the gold.
Craig is an optimistic sort OF
&p," said Nohl. HE still thinks
t there is some chance of finding
he gold there. AS for me, / think
Prospecting must be much bet
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08
25O-Pounder Is Stuck
In a Telephone Booth

CLEVELAND. - When 250-pound
Henry Wolkersdorfer, 81, suffered
heart attack while in phone booth
talking to his wife, two police am
bulance operators found it neces-
sary to tear down tho door to extri-
cate him. He recovered.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08
Fate Enjoys Chuckle

PHILADELPHIA Police rubbed
their eyes when called to investigate
an automobile accident. The two
automobiles were of the same make,
style and color. The license num-
Der on one was 5BR17 and on the
other it was 4BR17.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08
Chapeaux for Juniors

Important designers please style
conscious little girls with clever new
bonnets as smartly designed as
those created for mother.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08
Small Size

''These gloves are about six sizes
too small for me-"
well, you asked for kid gloves,
didn't your"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08
COughdrOps Stolen

KANSAS CITY, MO. - Cough
drops, $500 worth of them, were re-
ported stolen from the car which
George Fosnacht, Cedar Rapids
Uowa) salesman, parked overnight.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08

Here is a gown that is sure to
strike the fancy at first sight. A
foundational dress of handsome
black crepe takes on color accent
in the way of softly-shirred and
draped panel of silk jersey in the
new magenta red tones. Note how
effectively the panel is draped
through the neckline, falling full
length at one side of the front. An
other significant style feature is the
new base-of-throat neckline. The
bracelet sleeves are smart.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08

What's this? EUen the trailer has entered toydon along Wih
automobiles in Which Junior drUe down The
sdeuak The model haze radiator
and headlights, whe the trailer boon young who
to take their girls for a ride.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08

This years toys are miniature
models of practical gadgets.
AboUe: The doctor" examines
his ailing patient, fitted out
Dith miniature n1edico's bag
that contains everything from a
stethoscope to a nlake-belieUe
M. D. degree. I'd
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-08

Model complete eUery DETAIL but it's Dad-not
Junioruo usually nonopoizes these intriguing gadgets The
aboUe modelled faithfully scale, operating track
half model enthusiasts ho
Greenbelt cooperator., 1938-06-29
How OJ3 STORES; 4.p2E. DOING
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Store bor Service
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Greenbelt cooperator., 1938-06-29

SHARES AlTD 7-1T[BE1S !:
Paid in on Shares this 1tonth
III thdrora1 on Shares this :%cnth
Total Po.id in on Shares Since
Orr,cni zoti on
Tctol Withdrawn on Shares
Since OrSoni nation
Now t.or1bors This I!orth 2l
Total ,cmbors End OF .lonth l84
Total .cnburs Since
ORGANIZATION l05
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

will get the bids for you. The contract is let to the lowest and the best bidder and the work starts.
 The architect is required to vis- it your house at five stages and sign a check chart as a registered architect and over his official seal. He has authority to stop the job if the contractor fails to meet specifications.
 Using the standard contract form Of the American Institute of Architects, the architect checks for lot plan, test of soil and drain- age, location on lot, excavations, plumbing, tree Stumps, bracing, joist level, lumber, general prog resS and general workmanship. Everyone Safeguarded
 When the house is finally ap- proved you get a certificate. You are assured the house you wanted, the mortgage company is protected and the architect has safeguarded his reputation.
 The Bureau itself has no paid secretary or central office. Indi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

lumber dealers organized to cor rect abuses.
 They Got Together
 Next, the FILA stepped in to work with the dealers. The architects were persuaded to come down to fee of l per cent for plans and 1 per cent for supervi- sion, providing they did not have to contact the owner. The mort gage bankers came in at last to protect their investments and out of the whole affair came the Memphis Small Home Construc- ton Bureau.
 Supposing you want to build 8 home in Memphis. You go to 9 member of the Bureau, who may be a building supply dealer or a mortgage banker.
 He shows you an attractive book containing architectural plans for a series of houses ranging in price from $2340 to $6000. They are about 50 plans in all, which can be varied to produce an almost limited number of designs.
 You decide on the $2340 house. And it will be a good house, built of kiln-dried lumber on con- crete foundation, with two roomy bedrooms, a tile-floored bath, a combination living-dining room, a kitchen-dinette, attached garage, hardwood floors, a 10-year guar anteed roof, copper plumbing and many other features essential to good, livable construction.
 Bureau Handles Everything
 Perhaps you want changes made in the basic plan. You outline them to your contact man.
 If the contact man is a supply dealer, he then takes you to a mortgage agent. Your credit is checked, your building site checked. The mortgage agent then arranges with the architect for drawing up the specifications which you desire. Any contractor you choose may bid on the houje, or the architect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Martin 4. Byrnes
Another Former "Out East" Resident Passes on Martin Byrnes Remembered Trolley Con- ductor, Watch Co. Employe-And for Personal
 ity Friendliness.

sufficient funds for good break fast, also from war experience. Why, say, it made little difference who you were or how you were dressed, if you needed aid in this way, the Byrnes home was open to you, and in you went as Jacks guest. You were as welcome as "the flowers of May" Mrs. ByrneS good soul that she was, prepared the meal, and greeted you in a way that almost made you one of the family.
 With such scenes about, it was only natural that Martin Byrnes should grow up with good heart. It is characteristic of all of the Byrnes, and especially of those of the John Byrnes family.
 "Reminiscences
 So when we learned of Martins death in Danbury the other day, we thought back, and recalled all of these happenings which we learned of in our boyhood days. We ourselves often were remem- bered by a piece of bread and molasses from the Byrnes house. hold, as were also all of the kids" who used to play in and about this particular section of the East End. The kindness of MT. and Byrnes can never leave us. Even death cannot remove this feeling from us.
 Martin Byrnes was singer, a basso as they say, and for years was a member of the choir of the Church of the Sacred Heart under the able leadership of one of the greatest women choir-maSterS of the day, Mrs. Georgianna Wolff of Laurel Street. No church choir ill the city could ever out-do the work of the singers of the Sacred Heart, in the hey-day of Mrs. Wolff. Orchestra leaders who played for the programs arranged for Easter and Christmas often made this declaration. Old Out East has a tender feeling in its old and creaky bones for the gracious organist of the church of years ago.
 Martin was never soloist, but his great booming voice pene- trated the church and helped greatly in the fine chorus num- bers of the organization.
 Recall Him?
 In the years that Martin Byrnes was out of the city, all of 25, he may have been forgotten by some of the people out here. But when we tell you he was member of the John Byrnes family, we are sure that if you will think little and try and look back, you will be apt to place him in your mind, and recall him as he wended his way along the south side of East Main Street in rapid stride years ago.
 He was buried in Danbury Mon- day morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Well-Built Houses Cost as Little as $234O and
 Cheating Is Eliminated
BY ALFRED c. ANDERSON

BY ALFRED c. ANDERSON NEA Service Special Correspondent.
 Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 3-Would you like a new five-room home for $2340?
 You can get one in Memphis, be- cause cut-throat and haphazard conditions in the local building in- dustry have been remedied by a non-profit, cooperative organization known as the Memphis Small House Construction Bureau.
 For years small house conStruc- ton here was sorry business. The architect, getting from 3 to 10 per cent for his work, was too expensive for the little man. The contractor, bidding against cut-throat competition, often was forced to substitute and cheat to come out ahead. The owner, hay ing no architect, often tried to plan his own home, with little success.
 The supply men faced a serious situation, too, with interruptions contractors using green lumber that popped off the plaster, stretched the floors and stuck the windows.
 Finally came the depression, forcing foreclosures by the thou sands. The loan companies found their homes in bad repair. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Idea Is Copyrighted but
 Other Cities Can Use It
 Under Strict Agreements

vidual members subscribed suffi- cient money to build two demon stration houses under the Bureau name. Several more of the houses have been started by private cap ital and negotiations are under way for more.
 The Bureaus idea of home ser- vice is copyrighted and is available to any city which will carry out the service without alteration or omission of any phase.
 The final model specifications for these homes were the result of months of designing by Mem phis architects. One architect and the Tennessee FILA director were appointed to assemble the drawings into book of final plans. And no one but member of the Bureau has access to the plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
NATION UNVEILS POOR R|CHARD'
 SHRINE IN MAY
Heroic Statue in Marble Carved By Fraser for
 Franklin Memorial

Philadelphia, February 3. --(UP) - A white marble statue of Ben jamin Franklin will be unveiled by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, May 19, at the formal dedication of the Franklin Memorial in The Franklin Institute, according to the program announced by Philip O.. Staples, president of the institute.
 The statue, now being sculptured by James Earle Fraser, will depict Benjamin Franklin stated. It will be carved out of "Saravezza" white marble, and based on @ pedestal of rose aurora marblet from Portugal. Overall height of the figure will be about 18 feet.
 The Franklin Memorial will be dedicated May 19, 20 and q as the national shrine an diving memorial to Benjamin Franklin, Americas great citizen, printer, scientist, edu- cator, patriot and statesman.
 Military displays and maneuvers are planned to follow the Presidents unveiling of the sttue, and foreign representatives will place wreatns at the foot of the statue.
 Visiting representatives of fed eral, state and city governments, representatives of foreign countries and prominent scientists, will be honored at reception and dinner.
 The second day will be devoted to scientific papers on pure sc1ene and the conferring of degrees.
 Naval displays and maneuvers also will be staged in an effort to center attention upon Franklin's little known but very important part in establishing the country's naval defenses.
 The third days schedule will be highlighted with a symposium on science and its application to busi- ness and industry. A chldren's pageant is planned for the after noon, and an industrial parade, sponsored by the Poor Richard Club, in the evening.
 Thousands of persons, from all parts of the country are expected to visit Philadelphia during the ded- ication to view the memorial and pay homage to the man who excelled in business, science and government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
DEFENSE FOR AIR RAIDS
 WIDE IN SCOPE
Master Plan Provides for Greatest Possible
 Decentralization
By HERBERT G. KING nitnd Press Staff CnrreSpOndel

| (Un1teu 1ECSS OOnA OVAANSPC
 Paris, Feb. 3.-(UP)-Although attended by surprisingly little pun- licity. the passive defense of the Paris region is foremost in the minds of the authorities.
 Officials of the prefecture of the Seine department and prefecture or police are working out details Of a defense plan comprising the dis persal of the inhabitants of Paris in the eventuahty of major air raid.
 It was announced recently that a special brochure entitled ,"What to Do in Case of ar Air Raid" was being prepared and would be ready for early distribution.
 Every Thursday, at noon, all sirens throughout the city remind citizens of the grim realities of war with their lugubrious bowling, to make sure that they are in good order and ready for an "alert."
 City Divided Into Sectors
 To facilitate the task of passive defense the city of Paris and It's suburbs have been divided into small sectors each of which is to be provided with bomb and gas proof shelters. To help finance these projects municipal authorities have been granted more than $5O0,0OO.
 Already some of Paris'S lowest lying underground railway stations are undergoing transformation and are being provided with special air conduits. These are the stations Place des Fetes and Maison Blanche and at the moment engineers are studying the possibility of effectuat- ing similar transformations in two others, Saint-Denis and Place des Victories.
 Engineers of the city of Paris are carrying out a methodical survey or the cellars of every big house. Three thousand have already been inspect ed and, according to estimates, III case of necessity, would offer shelter to nearly 100000 persons.
 Red Cross Stations Built
 Nine new Red Cross stations have been completed, r others will sooD be finished while work has just been started on 6 more. Two thousand five hundred special air raid volun- teers are undergoing training by military experts and will be placed in charge of the most important shelters.
 Authorities also are studying 8 plan for distribution of gas masks to Parisians and, according to M. Noel Pinelli, chief of the air raid service attached to the. Prefecture of Po- lice, it is nearly ready to be placed in execution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
BY THE OUT EASTER

Old Out East is losing more of its natives. The latest to join the ranks of the long line ahead is Martin F. Byrnes son of the late MT. and Mrs. John Byrnes, who lived on the north side of East Main Street just east of Silver Street.
 Most of the families named Byrnes lived out this way. Henry Byrnes owned the property at the corner of East Main and Niagra Streets; Bill and Stephen lived with their good sister in the old homestead, just west of the John Byrnes place. All of the older Byrnes are gone; their children now occupy the homes in which they once lived.
 Personality
 Martin ByrneS was a tall, buShy haired young man, quick on his feet, and possessed of smile and friendlinesS that made him well liked by the many he knew in the section of the city where he was born and brought up. For some years he was trolley conductor, on the old open cars which con- veyed hundreds every pleasant Sunday during the summer to the famous Boulder Grove of old, where innocent pleasures were provided for the young, with band concerts for the elders to enjoy, if they had an ear for music. The Quassapaug trolley had not been built then, but came shortly after wares. Automobiles were unheard of and the only enjoyment of a Sunday afternoon was a trolley ride or a walk into the country. In addition to his duties as Q conductor, Martin was employed at the old New England Watch factory, under the late Jay. J. McDonald, as we remember. Old employees of this historic institu- ton of its day, claim that no one had more friends in the plant than Martin lByrnes. We presume this is true, from our observation of him during the time he was here. and lived with the "old folks"
 Friendly
 There was every reason why Martin Byrnes should be kind and friendly to people; he was brought up that way. The Byrnes home was an open house for all. Back in days gone by, the so-called Tramp, made his rounds for his morning meal; it was a daily habit. too. But no one who called at the Byrnes home went away hungry. It just couldn't be. Jack Byrnes, the head of the house, was Civil war veteran, policeman, and in clined to be distant to those who really didn't know the man. Yet no person could get away from him who was hungry, or who needed bed for the night. Old time policemen used to say that Jack Byrnes was probably the best hearted man on the police roster. He knew the need of bunk" from war days, and he knew what it was to be without
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
HERE
 MAY GO OVER TOP

The goal of $500 has been almost reached from the sale of anti-tuber- culosis seals, according to report given the board of directors of the Waterbury ti-Tuberculosis League by Miss Edith Chese yesterday afternoon. Further returns, she said may send the amount raised above that figure.
 There are from 15 to 20 active cases of tuberculosis in Waterbury who are waiting for disqualification, reported Mrs. George T. Jackson. It was voted to confer with the city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
DR. MORRILL, CHOSEN
 BY BOWDOIN ALUMNI

pr. Harold F. Morrill, of this city was reelected vice-president of the Bowdoin Alumni association of cen- tral Connecticut at its annual meet ing last night in Hartford. V. Rus sell Leavitt of West Hartford was reelected president.
 Others elected are: Frederick P. Perkins, Hartford, secretary treas urer; Prof. Joseph w. Hewitt of Middletown, chairman of the eX- ecutive committee; and Robert E.. Hall, Hartford; Dr. Clyde Deming, New Haven; Dr. H. H. Allen, Wa terbury; Stanwood s. Fish, Hart ford, members of the executive committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Crosby Graduate On
 ''Prom" Committee

William Gumpper of 5 Magill street, junior at St. Bonaventure's college, New York, has been ap- pointed member of the hall com mittee for the 1888 college promen- ade. Gumpper is a graduate of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Winter paradise. .. The New England Council has gone right down the line this winter with fine skers Guide as any sportsman would care to have It's complete little volume for the person who has few spare minutes during the long winter months ana winter sports there the New England Council has marked an "x" All the "xs" then collected and placed Ill this information digest that he who in hurry may find his next stopping place. And there's map ii you don't want to read what each of the New England states offers in the line of winter sports And there's
 lot of information for the novice you don't even know what to wear or to bring on winter outing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Barbs Butchers plan nationwide promotion campaign. The decline in meat sales has them in stew #. And comes National Spring Millinery Week. to bring things to head. A. F. of l.. leaders charge that the Labor Relations Board 99 per cent for the C. o. Who's been holding out? The govern
 ent is going to toss the bison off the U S. nickel Just another of someone throwing the bull. Euro peans are alarmed at sight of Aurora BOreals. We thought by they had learned to expect most any thing hanging over their heads. ...
 Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
AnstUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. 1. Lansing. 2. The Constitution. 5. Elias Howe. 4. Twenty-fourth New York district.
 5. 1914. 6. Hunting Creek. :. Chameleon. 8. Famous Germany musical composer.
 9. Yellowstone National Park. 10. Indiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
FRAGRANT

Twenty Paramount studio techni- clans labored for days in vain eff fort to create an artificial onion, sans odor, for Claudette Colbert to eat in sence for the new Ernst Lubitsch production, "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" The artificial onions looked like the real thing. but they didn't cruch like the real thing when Miss Colbert bit into them. so the star ultimately had to eat the geuine article-smell and all.
 TeleviSion programs are being given in theaters of England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Good Evening.
QUOTE AND UNQUoTE
! BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

 What with this, What with that, Curiosity, they say, Killed the cat. The world is so full Of malice and spite, Few note the Signboards Turn to the right. Of the many that are called Few are chosen, While plenty of Skiiers Get their feet frozen Where there's a will, AS they say, With nose to the grind There's always a way. Be good and you'll be lonesome? That's understood, But anyhow, anyway, See that you're good.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
IS MENTAL HYGIENE
 LECTURES PLANNED

Relation of mental hygiene to so- cial work will be the subject of a series of Is lectures to be given here under the auspices Of the Wa terbury Mental Hygiene society and the state department of education. The first lecture will be given to- night at 7:15 o'clock, in Crosby high school. Dr. George K. Pratt of Stamford, medical director O. the Connecticut Mental Hygiene society will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

One of the most colorful demonstrations Of spirit
 roduced by any of Leavenworth High SchoolS loyal sons and daughters evident Tuesday night i'll the Wibv gym thanks to the untrng efforts of those lovely toook7at cheereaders Sophie Kuzmich Eleanor Klrsch Josephine Genovese, Anne Stolfi and Ann PaWelchak @ Cheerleading is most difficult job at it's best The majority of spectators seem to think the cheereaders are acting as stooges for every embryo humorst that may care to exercise his doubtful talents or that they are practcing for pantomime show. Little do they realize as they sit comfortably in their positions of vantage that the girls out along the sdenes who are at
 tempting to draw forth little noise and enthusiasm are performing very praiseworthy service to the team and school They doing something that the average and consequently deserve lot respect and cooper ation than they receive. Whether Leayenworths team is winning losing these girls gradually redoube the
 Sophie Eleanor Josephine Anne and Ann stimulate the spirit of loyalty characteristic of Leavenworth They real fight. The Tower congratulates these gals who
 have been the key girls in retaining Leavenworhs repu tation for having enthusiastic and loyal student body