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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
l938 DEATH RATE LOWER THAN EVER
Only Widespread Epidemic Can Prevent New Low
 From Being Set

Only a widespread epidemic or catastrophe can prevent 1888 from registering the lowest death rate of all time among the millions of Industrial policyholders of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com pany, statisticians of the insurance company say. They point out that since the winter and early spring seasons, in which the highest death rates of the year are ordinarily registered, have shown exception ally low rates, only some unusual occurrence which would carry mortality high above the normal expected for the rest of the year, can prevent the setting of new good health record among this reliable cross-section of the coun- try's earning population.
 An improvement of more than II per cent in the cumulative death rate for the first five months of this year, as compared with the same period in 1887, has been reg istered among approximately IT, 500,000 of the insured group. Their death rate, according to Metropol- itan statisticians was 8.3 per 1000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
|PLAYLET STUDS SCOUT PROGRAM
Girls Enjoy Tea at United Church ParIOrS YeS-
 day Afternoon
BEACON FALLS Correspondent. Wm. ]. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, July 1--An enjoy able tea was held yesterday after noon by Girl Scout Troop 35 at the United church parlors. Participating in the entertainment program were: June Wilcox who rendered a song; Natalie Evans. who recited a poem; Loreen Wynne, Shirley Heiss and Natalie Evans, dance novelty; Eloise Sock, Barbara Brennan and Shirley Heiss, playlet; and song by the members of the troop.
 The guests included: Mrs. John Hill, Mrs. John McGeever, Mrs Frank Wynne, Mrs. Fred Lundy, Mrs Joseph Mennillo, Mrs. Mather, Mrs Christian Heiss, Mrs. E. Kiernan Mrs. Harold Hill and Mrs. William Brennan. Mrs. Elise Veale, captain of the troop, and Mrs. Josiah Evans, lieutenant, had charge of prepara-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
CORNERSTONE SET
 FOR YALE CHAPEL

The cornerstone of the first Cath olic chapel at Yale University in New Haven was laid recently with Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe officiating. The chapel will be known as St. Thomas More House. Also present for the ceremonies was Rev. T. Lawrason Riggs, chaplain at Yale, Francis P. Carmody, and other trustees. Ronald Keefe, president of the Yale chapter of Phi Beta Rap pa also attended. The university was represented by Edgar s. Furniss, dean of the graduate school, in the absence of President Charles Sey- mour.
 Before the exercises sealed metal box was placed in the cornerstone containing a list ana history of Catholic Yale. It is expected the building which will contain a chapel and other rooms, will be open when Yale starts classes next September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Andrew Anderson Joins Salem Lutheran Church Council

This was substantially 10 per cent below the previous minimum of 9.2 as recorded for the January May period of 1936.
 For thirteen consecutive months, the statisticians report, the death rate has been lower than ever re- corded for the like months in the history of insured wage-earners, with the exception of October, 1887, when the rate equalled the previous low point
 While the year 1897 registered new low death rates for eight causes of death, 1888 bids fair to be a year of still better records for at least five of these causes. Up to the end of May, substantial de- clines, as compared with the same period of 1897, were recorded as follows: scarlet fever, 17 yer cent; tuberculosis, II per cent; chronic nephritis, 6 per cent; puerperal conditions, 9 per cent; and homi- cides, 12 per cent. A slight rise was recorded for typhoid fever, but it's death rate of or per 100000 is still negligible. The statisticians also report decline of more than 8 per cent in the death rates for all forms of fatal accidents, as compared with last year, and decrease of 13 per cent for automobile fatal- ities.
 Deaths reported among the gen. eral population in 87 major cities for the month of May were not only below the average registered for the past three years at this season, but showed an improve ment over the particularly low figure of May, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Naugatuck Valley League Notes

The second round of the Valley league season will get under way Sunday and it should be even 8 better race than the initial round which wasn't decided until the sixth week of play. Torrington Pros be- hind the brilliant pitching of Joey Jay copped the honors with Litch- field and Thomaston in the runner up posts.
 Oakville and Watertown clash Saturday afternoon at Heminway Field in postponed game. Both clubs are anxious to get this game under their belts as they have a flock of new players they must take part in a first round contest in order to be eligible for the second round competition. Bob Palmer, ST., will again take over the club and will attempt to rebuild a winning com- bination for the Vile fans. Water town played good and bad ball in the first round and are capable of making plenty of trouble in this cycle if they can pick up smart pitcher.
 Torrington will again be the club to beat with Long Joey Jay on the mound week in and week out. The big boy has been plenty effective in his work, scoring two shutouts and allowing but fifteen runs in six contests. Manager Chet Reynolds also has Chip Kemis ready for slab duty again and if the latter has fully recovered from sore fiipper 1t will be mighty tough to bowl over the New City combine.
 Thomaston should cause plenty of fireworks in the coming round. Mgr. Harry Lynch's boys have looked as good as any club in the league at times and if they can uncover a consistent pitcher, the Clocktowners will be an even money bet to cop the celluloid collar button. Perhaps Ray King, the Hartford boy who won two straight ball games from MT. Lynch recently will be the answer to Thomaston's hopes.
 The Waterbury St. Ann's club, showing six batters in the 300 or better bracket, dropped four games in the first round but all contests were lost by one run. If the young sters can shake this perennial jinx they may surprise the entire league. Paulie Fournier, the youngster pitcher in the loop, has twirled some mighty fine ball and fate may be a little kinder to him from now out. There isn't any doubt than the boys can hit and run. Fournier can pitch and with a little tighter de- fense, Waterbury has an excellent chance of finishing on or near the top.
 The Bristol Wagners, undoubtedly will be much stronger with the acquisition of several players from the West End club formerly of the state league. The team lacked punch and pitching in order to be con- sistent winner, but Mgr. Charlie Wagner says he has corrected these faults and that the Gas House gang will redeem their showing in the coming second round race.
 Winsted lacked steady pitching and were never serious threat in the past round, but this is another 1 round and the up-staters may throw 6 surprise or two. Only time will tell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
SERIOUS STUDENT PROVES IT

Adelaide, (UP)-Politics Is taken seriously in Australia. John Perkins, 20-year-old student of Adelaide Col lege. rode 1000 miles on horseback to Canberra rather than miss the summer school of the Australian Institute of Political Science.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
IT'S DIET DOES IT

Jack Oakie, currently starring with Lucille Ball in RKO Radios "The Affairs of Annabel," holds all film- land records for dieting. The once- rotund comedian lost 45 pounds in three months and had to buy a new wardrobe for his present picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
TEXTBOOKS NOT WANTING

Oakland, Cal, (UP)-The prog- ress of education in America is not believed to be obstructed by lack of variety and number of textbooks. A national exhibit of the latter here brought out $500 different textbooks from 70 different publishing houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01

tions for the tea, which was served by the troop members.
 Fireworks Sale Starts Official sale of fireworks started here today. The town will observe the holiday Monday with factories, stores, barber shops and library closed. The postoffice will be open until 10 a. m. Monday. Many resi- dents will go out of town.
 Briefs
 Rebecca and Betty Mae Hill of Main street are vacationing in Will Transport, Pa.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Else and daugh- ters, Jacqueline and Frances, of Beacon street are visiting friends in Williamsport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Grange Session Tonigh

A visiting officers night" will be enjoyed at the session this evening at 8 o'clock of the Beacon Valley Grange in Grange hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Good Payment

Payment on property taxes here on the grand list of 1887. due start. ing today. is reported good. The tax collector did 8 brisk business last night and today. Payment may be made any time during July. On August interest is charged.
 The number of advance payments has been quite encouraging and it Is expected that at least four-fifths of the amount due will be paid by July 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-01
Visit Here

Mir. and Mrs. Henry P. Mccarthy,
 Jr., and sons, Henry J. and Robert C., of Danvers, Mass, will come here tonight to visit MT. and Mrs. H. P.
 Mccarthy of Millville avenue.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
... and take your pick
from this inside infor-
nation on rooms for
rent that are available
TODAY!
GENTLEMAN WANTED

HERES one that is rather un-
usual, but nevertheless very well
worth looking into. Here Is a chance
for a single gentleman to obtain a
large, bright room, very well deco
rated and very nicely furnished, with
a private bath and two large bay
windows, at only $25 a month. If
you happen to be music student,
you may have the use of an excellent
piano for practice purposes for only
hitch is that this room is used as a
music studio during the day, and
would not be available until after
$50. However, believe that the
other advantages more than make
UP for this slight inconvenience.
The address is 1880 Sixteenth St.
N. W., and further information can
be had by calling Decatur COOS.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
GGTEWOOD HOUSE

4 TTENTIoN. Foreign Service stu
"A dents! Here is the ideal spot for
you to live for the next couple Of
years. The Gatewood House is again
under the management Of Mrs. Ann
Kent, who is the original founder OF
this delightful hostelry extraordi-
nary. Mrs. Kent, whose late hus-
band was connected with the for
eign service for over 20 years, has a
fund of knowledge on this subject
that will be highly beneficial to the
student. The Gatewood Rouse, you
know, is located at 2107 s st. N. W.,
right down in the 20-cent cab zone
and convenient to everything. Mrs.
Kent's assistant is a native Eu-
ropean, and you may dine at a table
where French or Spanish is spoken.
They are noted for their excellent
meals, comfortable rooms and court
eous service >. and the price Is
within reach Of the students budget.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
LOOK GIRLS!

DOWNTOWN, near the business
- section, is a fine opportunity for
a small group of business girls to
obtain delightful quarters and really
save money. 1t is modern. bright
studio apartment =. large and well
decorated. with a private bath. 1t
is near the business district, Apart
ment sos at 1925 Fifteenth st. N. W.,
and is close to Government depart
ments. There is also a very reason
ably priced double room, for ladies
only, at the same address. For in
formation call District 0967.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
GUEST HOUSE

DoWNTowN, near the business
- section and within easy walking
distance of work or school. you VIII
find the guest house that Will sult
YOUR needs to perfection espe-
cially If you are a Government en-
ploye or student. 1t is really an ideal
location, IT'S Eye St. N. W., and you
can do many things with the money
you will save by walking to and from
work. The rooms are large, bright
and airy. nicely furnished and well
decorated, and the meals are excel
lent. You will be smart to. pay this
place a visit before you decide on
your permanent quarters.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
HERES A NICE ONE

VoU can really get the feel of
1 pleasant living in this new home
at 1928 Sheridan st. N. w. 1t is
large, bright room. excellently fur
nished, and has a private bath with
shower that spells happy days for
the coming summer. 1t Is near
transportation-as matter OF fact::
only one block from the bus-and
the price of only $27 so is truly sur
prising when you inspect this home
and see what a truly delightful room
it is in every way. You really should
see this room before you make your
final decision on a place to live.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
FOR ONE OR TWO

AT BIS PEABODY ST. N. W. you
IA will find a very nicely furnished
large front room. 1t is perfect for
the young couple, or single person
who must have his private bath.
has a large cedar closet, which is
a great protection for your clothes.
This room is unusual in that it has
automatic heat. which means Just
the right warmth in winter, yet
pleasantly cool In summer. 1t is
convenient to transportation, and
rents for S25 single or $50 double
with your choice Of full-size bed OF
twin beds
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
SHEPHERD PARK
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
$l8.50O

splendid home in an exclusive section.
3-story detached. on a Handicapped lot
1Oox200 #. Eleven well planned rooms,
Numerous shade trees. flowers and garden
Houses of this type are not always avail
able in this particular location. If you
room. it will c0mpensates you to inspect
this. Dist $780,
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

Chrysler 1884 C. A. COnVeFtlbIe E9US
Drica of only SS95, This sporty model
Is sure to appeal to the youthful per.
Gon searching for q real bargain. Not
only good looking, but perfect me me
brown leather upholstery, striking
black finish with cream trim. It's a
beauty and a value. See it today.
III. b. LEARY, JR. & BROS.
1891 14th st. N. W. Potomac 1900
Omen Evenings and Sunday
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
ROOMS-FURNSHED
(Continued)

21sT ST. n. W.. 15l6-Lovciy room with
woodburning fireplace. next bath suit
able for couple; housekeeping priv. Reas
pot OI5S,
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

De SOTO
De soto 1885 Custom Sedan @90O
Built-in trunk, radio, etc. WOCV
Only 1888 Terms.
EVANS-PALMER, INC.
Fourteenth and l. SITS.
De Soto 1896 De Luxe Coupe eNEO
Best of care, must sell. Re O1VO
naval sale. $469 Terms.
EVANS-PALMER, INC.
New York and Florida Avenues
De Soto 1885 De Luxe Sedan @N0O
Built-in trunk, etc. Only W1OO
S4s9. Terms.
EVANs-PALMER, INC.
NavT York and Florida Avenues
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
HELP-MEN

Perso1s dnsOeTin0 bling advertise.
yaents are cautioned NOT - send original
isftErs or recomm enddtions out duplicates
oT SnDe, Photoordphs should Be plainly
marked tcith name and address
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
CADILLAC

CADILLAC 1887 club coupe. This is one
of those exceptional cars that are Of
fered for sale only few times throughout
the year: very low mileage, black paint
white sidewall tires, radio and heater
seat covers; $1.445. C. C. C. guaranty
Capitol Cadillac Co.. 1929 22nd st. N. W
Nail. 5000. Open Sun. and eve.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
ROOMS WITH BOARD
GATEWOOD HOUSE

21O7 S ST N. W
Il again serving its good meals under the
management of original owners. Comfort
able rooms. courteous service, convenient
location. Switchboard service. NO. 1924.
EYE ST. n. W., 17l5-Guest house for
Government employees and students ex-
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

IGIRARD ST. n. w, 145O. Apt 31-Large
front rm.. private entrance, unlimited
phone, $3.50 single. So double.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

ChrysIer Custom Sedan, 1882 @1G2
Powerful, good looking, Al D4VO
condition, good to look at; here ls
quality at low cost: buy 1t todaX;
MANDELL CHEVROLET co. oo
1900 Nichols Ave. 8. e. ATIantlc 44OS
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
MEN WANTED

to sell high-class used autos for one OF
the city's best dealers. High-grade, clean
cut men desired. Experience not neces'
A high rate of pay 10 those who qualify.
Apply in person today Anaeostia Motor Co.
Mr. Middleton. 1925 Good Hope Rd. ;. 4.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

MEN (4D of neat appearance. TO work 8
days and 3 evenings weekly. Good pay,
excellent future. Apply mornings. Room
nO5 1877 Eve St n W.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

DRIVER. must be good worker and solIcI.
tor. salary and commission, y; Selim
Rd,. Silver Spring Md. SHep. 1906.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
MANSION
CLUB

2230 MASS. AVE. N. W.
Large studio rm. for young men.
Semi-private bath and shower So 30 per
month. Also twin studio vacancy for re-
fined lady and triple for young man.
Distinctive home with congenial young peo-
pie Delicious meals. Dupont 9523.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

22ND ST. n. w, 715-Desirahle rooms;
conveniently located: reas. DI. 1885.
COLORED-I3OS Md. Ave. N. E. Nicely
furn. rm. for refined couple or single
men. AT. 3627-W.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
EvANs-PALMER, INC.
Fourteenth and l. SITS.

Ford 1887 conchTSs Hn ,H5 s.. car S..n is 429
cared for like a baby. The finish 1s
perfect and the tires, upholstery an9
motor are just like new. Is EQUIPPED
is only 5000 miles. This iS q re:
possessed car and must bs sacrificed
for the unpaid balance.
MILESTONE FINANCE CORE. o.
716 18th st. N. w. MEL. SSOU
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

1901 18TH ST. NV.
The Wade. Downtown Building. 2
rooms kitchen and bath. Electric re-
frigeration on house.
$3.50
1901 18th St. N. W. NAT. 500
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

1885 Chevrolet Touring Sedan GQOOI
A beautiful car and one that U1CO
will give many miles of good economi'
cal transportation. 80 days guarantee.
Your car in trade and terms to suit
Only $3.50
3O4O NJ st, n. w. WEst O1S1
The Washington times., 1938-02-25

MASS. AVE y. W. 1501-Nicely furn.
single or double room: excellent meals :;
home atmosphere: walk dist. S1er. 1858.
The Washington times., 1938-02-25
CHEVROLET

Chevrolet 1852 C0aS6~Do not 0IC6
confuse this car with D1UV
"ielopies" being offered for $39. Our
car is Al in every particular. 1t is
good for many thousands of miles of
satisfactory transportation. Excellent
appearance, clean interior, five fine
tires. Honestly Priced at $3.50. Liberal
General Motors terms.
OWENS MOTOR co.
R202 GeOrRfa Ave
Evening star., 1938-03-14
WHITC0MB NAMED CHIEF
OF TAKOMA PARK BANK
Special Disps tch to The Star.

Speclsl Dispstc tch to The Star.
TAKOMA PARK. Md. March IA
Eben M. Whitcomb of Seven Oaks
Manor has been elected president of
the Citizens Bank of Takoma Park
and also president of the Citizens
Building, Inc. which owns the Cit
izens' Bank Building at Carroll and
Laurel avenues.
Others elected at the annual meet
ing include Lawrence V. Iampson, vice
president: H. j. Carr, vice president
and cashier; Robert NJ Lyon, assistant
cashier. and Donald D. Lamond. at
torney.
The Citizens Bank directorate in
oludes the following: Mr.. Whitcomb,
Mr.. Lampson. Mr.. Carr. Mr.. Lyon.
Henry E. Allanson, S. j. Solomon, Lu-
ther S. Cannon, Judge Herman C..
Heffner. Donald D. Lamond, Clarence
E. Reed, Stanley E. McNeill. H. H.
Votaw. C. E. Schofield. A. H. Smith,
Thomas Manley, E. L. Richmond and
Alexander Sterling.
Evening star., 1938-03-14
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK.


NEW YORK. March 4-Armament
stocks, with steels. coppers and air.
crafts in the van. sidled into rally
in today's market.
Although dealings were at q pace
that barely kept the ticker tape warm.
gains ranged from fractions to 2 or
more points at the best. A little profit
selling here and there handicapped
the comeback and extreme advances
we're substantially reduced at the close.
Transfers were around 400 900 shares.
one of the smallest five-hour volumes
in three years Only 10000 shares
changed hands in the fourth hour
War talk faded in boardrooms a7
Germany absorbed Austria. but markei
observers believed the recent turn of
affairs abroad would result in world
rearming move that would dwarf ell
others. Attention. consequently, cen
tered on issues Of comnaniee thet
stand to cash in on arms materials
sales.
Helpful to Wall Street sentiment,
also was the move in the Senate to
drasticallv alter the administration s
tax bill as it came from the House
with the possibility the undistributed
profits levy might be shelved entirely
While there were signs the business
side was slowing. many tredsra we're
still inclined to move carefully pend
ing further developments at Washing
ton and oversees.
A straw in the wind was seen in the
figures of the American Iron IL Steel
Institute disclosing An upturn Of %
points in this weeks steel production
rate, 1t was the most stable increase
since the latter part Of January.
A sharp break in the French franc
in terms of the dollar together with
weakness of other European curren-
cies. unsettled the foreign exchange
market.
Evening star., 1938-03-14
INVENTORY GAINS
IN 1887 REVIEWED
Manufacturing Industries Show
Largest Dollar Increases
During Year.
By 'he Associated Press.

BY re Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 14.-1nven-
tories in manufacturing. wholesale
and retail channels totaled around
s2l. 700 100000 at the end of 1887. it
was estimated by Dun's Review TODAY
in a survey of business trends cover
ing the last three years.
This compared with Sl8.839. 900 900
at the end of 1886 and Sl6,600, 900 900
at the end of 1885. The survey pointed
out that the manufacturing industries,
which account for about 60 per cent
of the total, not only recorded the
largest dollar increases but the great
est per cent increase of inventory in
each year.
Based on records covering more
than 10 per cent of the dollar volume
of American business. the survey esti-
mated the countrys manufacturing
sales of s45 100000 in 1885 in
creased 20 per cent to 5.100. 900 900
in 1886 and 13 per cent to s62 400 000,-
900 in 1887.
Total retail volume was placed at
Sal .400, 900 900 for 1887, against $38,-
300 900, 900 in 1896 and s33, 200, 900, 900
in 1885.
Evening star., 1938-03-14
CLIMB FORECAST
|NSTEEL INDUSTRY
Institute Finds Operations
at 32.1 Per Cent for
Current Week.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March l4.-Oper-
ations in the steel industry for the
current week will advance % points
to 32.l per cent of capacity, compared
with 2o9 per cent last week. the
American Iron and Steel Institute
estimated today.
A month ago operations were at
the rate of $40 per cent of capacity
while year ago they stood at $50
per cent.
Activity during the current week
Will be the highest. with one eXcep-
tion. since the middle of last Novem-
Der. when operations were at the rate
Of 36.4 per cent. In the week ended
January "a the operating rate ran
up to 32.7, but dropped the following
week to 305
The 1888 low thus far is 25.s per
cent in the first week of the new wear
The 1887 high was e2.3 per cent and
the low 1872 per cent in the week
ended December q.
The upturn this week had been
looked for in most steel circles. due
to a slightly better demand for fin
ished steel products reported from
widely scattered sections within the
past few days.