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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
PERFECT FACIAL MODELLING

For the first time in the history of color photography, the perfect facial modelling developed to so high q degree in black and white picture closeupS Is now being attained. This result is achieved through perfec- ton of new filter, being used for the first time in the filming of Sam uel Goldwyn's technicolor musical, ssThe Goldwyn Follies." The new filter permits the use of incandescent lights, rather than arcs, in the film ing of close-ups. This filter elim- mates the red and yellow of the incandescent lamps. allowing only the normal white light to pass through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
MORE SWEEPSTAKE
 TICKETS SHOW UP
242,OOO Thrown Ov e r. board From Ship Found
 on Maine Beach

South Portland, Me, Feb. 24- (UP)-Irish Sweepstakes tickets representing $6O5, 5,0OO were found to- day on Willard Beach. Customs Agent Charles T. Brown believed they had been thrown overheard from ship.
 The four bundles, containing 242,- GOO tickets, were wrapped in water proof paper. Last week customs agents seized a million dollars in similar tickets at Portland garage and arrested two men.
 On discovering one bundle on the rocky shore, Roland Smith, a fish errnan, notified police. Customs agents joined the search and found three more bundles between the Cumberland shipyard and Fort Preble, government reservation.
 Brown said the tickets were iden- tical with those seized last week. Two men, Roy H. Withers, third of- ficer of the British freighter To- ronto City, and John J. Rogers of Roxbury, Mass, were placed under $12,000 total bail in that seizure for federal hearing in April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

New York, Feb. 24.-(UP)-Profit- taking came into stocks in moder- ately active opening dealings today. Steel shares led the reaction. Bonds were higher. Cotton futures were l point higher to 4 points lower. The dollar was steady in relation to major European rates.
 U. s. Steel opened 2,50O shares at 66, off 1 1-2, while Bethlehem lost 1-8 to 59. American Telephone slumped point to 139 1-2 and Westinghouse Electric moved down l 3-8 to 99.
 Coppers eased under lead of American Smelling which lost 7-8 point to 53 5-8. Motors were soft with Chrysler down 5-8 at 58 IA and General Motors off 3-4 to 36 1-4.
 Utilities were steady. Consolidated Edison. showing small gain. Olls showed resistance. Standard Oil Of New Jersey opened 1,20 shares at 53 7-8, up 3-8 and Standard Oil of California had smaller gain.
 Farm shares met demand, Case
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
TWO SAFES ROBBED

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 24.-(UP) himself after being bound to a chair for more than three hours, Charles Schlayer, watchman at the Dotwinik Brothers Machine company reported to police early today that three masked men had robbed two safes in the office last night. The men. he said, surprised him in the office, tied him to the chair and forced the safes. The loss was estimated at $100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
Fight Toa Finish Says OldAgePensionLeader
Dr. Francis E. Townsend Changes Mind About Going
 to- Jail-COnfers With Counsel on Action

after a conference with his attor- ney, Elisha Hanson, few hours af- ter his arrival here today.
 He had previously indicated that he did not intend to appeal his sentence to the supreme court and that he planned to go to jail as quickly as his admission could be arranged.
 The old age pension leader is un- der sentence to serve 30 days in jail for walking out of house inves- tigation of the Townsend pension movement. The conviction was af- f1rmed by the United States court of appeals for the District of Co., lumbia.
 Hanson said petition will be filed with the supreme court within the next two weeks asking for a review of the case
 In written statement Townsend said that his previous decision to go to jail rather than press an ap- peal was prompted by the fact that he was without personal funds to defend himself and considered it would be improper" to ask the Townsend organization for assist ance. ..
 "The principle involved is so tre- mendous, however, that feel as do hundreds of my friends that this case should be fought to finish" !" Townsend said. Being without funds to prosecute further appeal, I have asked my counsel who have represented me up to now if they would be willing to carry on for me and they have agreed to do so be- cause of the importance of the principle involved and their sense of obligation to client.
 They will now proceed to ask the supreme court to review the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
UNION CITY MAN
 GIVEN FREE RIDE

Free gas, obtained fraudulently, today netted William Prolaka, also known as Parker. 28, of 341 Spring street, Union City, free ride to police headquarters, where he was booked on charge of embezzlement.
 Prolaka was arrested this morn ing by Detective Lieutenants John V. Leary and Edward McElligott, on complaint of the Darcey Transpor- tation company.
 It is alleged that Prolaka, a for mer employe of the Darcey com pany, has been obtaining free gaso- line on a courtesy card he took from the company when he left their employe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
NEW REGULATIONS
 FOR LABORATORIES
Examination of Samples From Public Water
 Supplies Necessary

Proceeding under statutory amend lrents now effective, the Connecti- cut Public Health Council has promulgated new regulations con- cwning laboratories which make examinations of samples from pub lie water supplies.
 An amendment to the statutes in 1887 requires that no person, firm or corporation may operate or main- tain 8 laboratory in which any de- termination, examination or analy- sis is made of any sample of water or sewage for any possible danger to health involved, until the labora- tory shall have been approved speci- flcally for that purpose by the State Department of Health after meet ing requirements established by the department. A maximum fine of $1O0 Is provided.
 These requirements, now eStab- nshed by the department, require adequate housing, complete equip lnent kept in good order at all times, and operation of the laboratory by person whose qualifications have been approved by the department. The person in charge is made re- sponsible for the accuracy and relia- bility of all findings made by the laboratory. Interpretation of labo- ratory finds on samples of drinking water, bathing water, and sewage are to be based so far as practica- b1e not only on the laboratory ex- animation but also upon field condi- tions existing at the time the sam pie was collected. The person in charge must notify the department if. he intends to sever connections with the laboratory, and the certi- flcate of approval must then be re- turned to the department.
 To provide protection of water against contamination by sewage or other means after the water has been taken from the street mains the Connecticut public health coun- cil in accordance with the 1937 state law has enacted Regulation 127 of the sanitary code providing minimum requirements for drainage and toilet systems. The Connecticut health bulletin points out that the new legislative act did not provide for any machinery for state policing of installation of drainage and toilet systems. Local communities, how ever, are empowered by law to reg ulate plumbing, house drainage and the licensing of master plumbers The bulletin further points out that 1t would seem possible for smaller communities, finding 1t difficult, tc appoint individual local plumbing inspectors, to join in the appoint ment of plumbing inspector in a district who might be paid on fee basis as is the case in many larger cities and towns. Recalling the am- ebic dySentary outbreak in Chicago a few years ago, the state depart ment of health in connection with the new code said that too much stress cannot be laid on the i'm portance of keeping water, after il enters the building from the street main, protected against contamina- ton by improperly constructed drainage and toilet systems. The de- partment expresses the hope that where no local plumbing codes now exist, progress will be made in set ting up new detailed local plumbing codes in conformity with the mini mum requirements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

The changes are as follows:
 Patrolman John Mcdonnell, from night platoon to motor patrol.
 Patrolman Harold Lawlor from motor patrol to afternoon platoon.
 Patrolman Patrick Joyce from Fulton park to afternoon platoon.
 Patrolman Eugene Doherty, from afternoon to night platoon.
 Patrolman John Walsh. from night platoon to motor patrol. as- SiStant.
 Patrolman Donald Monaghan from street duty, night platoon, to head quarters switchboard, night duty.
 Patrolman Dennis Norton from switchboard to Washington park.
 Patrolman William Barton, from Washington park to Fulton park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

Washington, Feb. 24-(UP)-Dr. Francis E. Townsend, T year old leader of the old age pension move ment, did an about face today and announced he will fight to finish" to avoid serving a jail sentence for contempt of the house of represen- tatiyeS.
 Townsend announced his stand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
DISMISSAL SOUGHT

Graz, Austria, Feb. 24 - U.P) = Nazis of Syria Province demanded today that the provincial organiza- ton of the government fatherland front dismiss at once its leader, AL ions Gorbach, with the alternative that they would recognize only the Nazi-sympathizing deputy leader and would refuse to wear fatherland front emblems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
COINCIDENCE

Beatrice Lille, who plays the ''pa- tron saint of New York's finest" in Paramount-Major's Doctor Rhy- thm," is the widow of Sir Robert Peel, grandson of the Sir Robert who organized the London police department in Queen victoria's time. London police are named hobbies" after the grandfather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

Washington, Feb. 24.-(UP)-Rep. Byron N. Scott, D., Calf, protest ing the tapping of under-sea oil beds, said today that former Presi- dent Herbert Hoover is a maj jor stockholder in one company engag- ed in such activity.
 Testifying before the house judi ciary committee on a senate resolu- ton to authorize a suit to determine ownership of such oil fields, Scott asserted that oil is being taken from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
LOVE FLOWERS

A secret marriage between bash full botany instructor and a madcap night club entertainer provides up- roarious comedy during the unfold ing of "Vivacious Lady. RKO Ra- dio film co-starring Ginger Rogers and James Stewart. e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
Police Department
 Involved In Shakeup
Nine PatrOlnlen Affected By Unexpected Orders From
 Office of Superintendent ROach-MOre Expected

Changes affecting nine members of the department were announced at police headquarters today Notice of the changes which are effective tomorrow were posted over the Signature of Superintendent William J. Roach No reason for the transfers given Police circles buzzed with reports that today the forerunner of numerous other changes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
BURNER OVERFLOWS

Overflow of an oil burner caused a minor blaze this morning at the home of James Coatta, 46 Appleton street. Bremen answered an alarm at 8:04. Damage was confined to the stove.
 At 4:45 this morning several con- panies of firemen answered false alarm sent in from box 261, at Cooke and North Main streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
Stock Op ening Is
 Moderately ActiDe
Proft-Tak is NOted-Steel Shares Lead Reaction;
 Dollar Remains Steady

moving up 3-4 to 95 1-2 Building shares were up fractionally. Air- crafts were steady. Rubbers sof- tened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

Parents of Erika Morini, the Hun garian girl violinist, have sued her for financial support.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24
A GOOD EXAMPLE

When one sets other towns
a good example, then the
town which does so is en-
titled to a little free publicity
and the other towns are en-
titled to profit by following
that example. The latest
instance is offered by the
town of Fulton, Mo-, and it's
people are to be congratulate
ed upon the development of
a sound idea, one that local
residents might do we'll to
take advantage of through
working out a similar pro-
gram.
AS a nation we are lacking
in the common courtesies
that prevailed among the
older generations. We have
either forgotten how to be
polite or we do not take the
time to do so. Nowhere is
this growing lack of courtesy
more evident than behind the
steering wheel of of an auto
mobile. A large percentage
of the highway accidents are
due to this lack of considera-
tion for other people, and
all the propaganda turned out
does not seem to make us any
more polite on the road. Since
they can't change the old
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24

In a report just issued by
traffic experts of the Amer
lean Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science figures
chow that the most deadly
class of drivers in the u. S.
today are those in the teens.
In fact, these same figures
show that the driver in his
teens is causing every year
almost double the number of
lives taken by average driv-
ers in all other age classifi-
cations.
Most accidents, as shown
by the report which covers
q five-year period and a study
of more than 100000 traf-
fic fatalities, are caused by
drivers between 16 and 20
years of age. Drivers at the
age of 10 get the worst rat
ing of all, while it is shown
that if motorists under rs
drove as safely as older oper-
ators 5000 lives would be
saved every year.
These are staggering and
impressive figures and should
be given careful thought by
every citizen = especially
those who have a boy or girl
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24
The Words
Of Washington
By RAYMOND PITCAIRN
National Chairman
SeptineLs of the Republic

Again, as for many years, America
pauseS amid its various preoccupations
to observe with reverend honor the
birthday Of George Washington.
How can a nation best honor the
memory of the man it acknowledges
as Founder and Father?
Obviously, by needing his words of
guidance and inspiration. And in the
case of its great National Hero, Amer
lea is fortunate in having clear and
written record of those words preserved
In the famous Farewell Address.
/, Here are some extracts from that adj
dress, particularly applicable at period
when the principle Of balanced consti-
tutional powers, on which our govern
ment was founded, is under frequent
threat
They read:
"It is important that the habits
OF thinking in free country should
inspire caution in those entrusted with
its administration to confine themselves
within their respective Constitutional
spheres; avoiding, in the exercise of
croach upon another.
"The spirit Of encroachment tends to
consolidate the powers of all the de-
partmentS in one, and thus to create,
whatever the form Of government, a
real despOtism.
"The necessity of reciprocal checks
in the exercise of political power by
dividing and distributing it into differ
ent repositories, and constituting each
the Guardian of the Public Veal
against invasions by the others, has
been evinced by experiments ancient
and modern. To preserve them must
be as necessary as to institute them
"f In the opinion Of the People, the
distribution or modification Of the Con-
stitutional powers be in any particular
wrong, let 1t be corrected by an amend
ment In the way which the Constitu-
ton designates.
"But let there be no change by usur-
patton; for though this, in one instance,
may be the instrument of good, 1t is
the customary weapon by which free
governments are destroyed"
Those are the words of Washington.
addressed to the nation and the people
he loved. They remain a clear admoni-
ton to statesmen and the public today.
They are the final official counsel of the
patriot, soldier and statesman of whom
1t was written:
armies won battles when he spoke,
And out of Chaos sprang the state"
If the great state George Washing
ton created is to continue its progress
and its benefits to all the people, those
words must be remembered.
In this way can America pay its
highest tribute to our First National
Hero.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24

sters, Fulton citizens believe
it will pay in the years to
come to concentrate on the
youngsters, so each year four
cash prizes are awarded the
four children adjudged by a
committee of local citizens to
have been the most polite
and courteous in the COM
munity during the year.
Since every child in town is
anxious to win the coveted
honor, as well as the cash
prize, the result on the gen.
eral politeness and courtesy
OF the town can easily be
imagined.
The example is passed on
for what it is worth, but it is
of interest to note in passing
that the children who win
the prizes each year are those
who are taught courtesy and
politeness by their parents in
their own homes. That is
the place for such lessons,
and parents are the best
teachers. But in more recent
years both the homes and
the parents have been some
what lax. Maybe the exam
pie set by the Missouri town
will go far toward remedying
this.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24
BE ON YOUR GUARD

space can well be afforded to
it now. Pick up a daily paper
and you will realize from the
frequency of deaths recorded
the danger in starting a car
in a closed garage on a cold
day. This year the toll of
death from this cause will
run into the thousands, and
yet there is no occasion for
it. Just keep constantly in
mind that you are safe so
long as doors and windows
Of garage are open when you
start the motor in cold
weather. Otherwise your
name, too, may yet be added
to this years casualty list.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24

Quite a few weeks remain
before old King Winter packs
up his kit and begins his re-
turn to Polar regions, and
quite a few things can hap
pen in the interval. One
thing especially that can hap
pen land a thing everyone
must still guard against is
death through that greatest
menace to winter motoring
carbon monoxide gas. Warn
ings against it have already
been sounded in these COL
umns earlier in the winter
season, but it is still so great
a hazard to human life that
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24

were enJolned - circuit court of
appeals and so at the moment they
are not operative. Yet the threat
exists. And attention should be
called to the fact also that the three
judges who granted an Injunction
were appointed by President Roose-
welt and supposed, therefore, to be
very liberal in their views. Mr..
Barton called the Guffey coal act a
piece of "grand larceny against the
consumers" because, he explained.
the consumers are made to pay the
higher prices fixed by the commits
sion and they have no word to say
about it.
Among other laws which Mr.. Bar
ton wants to repeal is the ill-starred
silver purchase act. That law was
another one which the infIationists
in congress forced through in 1884
when all of the brain-trust camp
followers were in their heyday. The
only result that I can discover flow
ing from the silver purchase act in
a grand outpouring of cash for the
owners of silver mines. They OBJ
tanned two or three times what their
silver was really worth.
Analysis Of the limited number of
laws, believe, shows the trend of
the Barton program. 1t may be
that he will never get to first base
with any of them. My conviction.
however, is quite to the contrary. /
firmly expect to see a growth in
the strength that such a program
will muster.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24
THE YOUNG DRIVER

under 20 accustomed to oper-
ate a car. Drivers license
laws carrying an age limita-
ton have helped in some Sec
tions, but that is far from
being a solution to the prob
lem of what to do to make
the teen-age driver less dead
ly. Safety instruction in
schools will bring about a
certain measure of relief
from the annual toll of
death. But the schools, for
some unknown reason, do not
go in for safety instruction
as heartily as they should.
So the country goes on gasp
ing at the annual death list,
wholly unable to control the
teen-age drivers or to invent
any way whereby their par
ents might be made to as
sume so much of the respon-
sibility that they would
hasten to take a hand in the
matter. And that, after all,
may be where the final So
luton lies.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24
Careful Planning

Just the difference in the way the
two men use their heads makes the
difference in the way they con-
duct their business. Misdirected.
systemless work will make anv
business management Ineffective.
while careful planning, simple, eff.
fective system, will aid even mod
crate ability to accomplish vast re-
suits.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24

Quite often you can tell
where a man gets his opin-
ions by listening to his wife.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-02-24
Repentance

10 grieve over sin is one thing, to
'epent is another.-Robertson.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-04-15
Clubs Donate
Eggs for p. w.
Kids Easter

Minneapolis clubs are being
asked to contribute eggs for an
Easter egg rolling which is being
sponsored by the Phyllis Wheatley
Settlement in cooperation with the
Minneapolis Spokesman newspaper.
The egg rolling, which 300 chill
dren are expected to attend, will
be held Easter Monday.
Clubs and individuals have been
asked to contribute eggs. The
names of the donors will be printed
in next weeks paper. Those in
terested in the cause of providing
such cheer to the kids are re-
quested to call P. W. House direct,
Cherry 909S, or the Spokesman Of
fee, BR. 1896. Eggs or money do
nations may be received at either
place. The first club to answer the
request was the Mystic Circle,
through its president, Mrs. M. o.
Cannon, of 34OO Oakland Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-04-15
First Meeting

The National Afro-American So
ciety held its organization meeting
at Pioneer Hall, 588 Rondo St.,
last Sunday afternoon.
Temporary officers were elected.
E. o. Pearce was named chairman;
Otto Hall, secretary; Herman Few,
treasurer, and Maceo Littlejohn,
legal advisor.
The meeting was well attended.
The purpose of the organization,
which plans to expand nationally
into most of the AZ states, is, its
officers outlined, to raise the stand
ards of the Negro, economically,
educationally and to fight dis
elimination against the Negro
wherever and whenever found. The
general public is invited by the
founders to attend the next meet
ing which will be held Sunday,
April "a. Notice of the place of
meeting will appear in next weeks
paper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-04-15
Annual Easter
Ball Monday
Night, April Is

Easter Monday night the Fifth
Annual Easter Dance of Como
Temple No. IS, /. B. P. o. E. w.
will be held in Ramsey Hall, st.
Paul Auditorium, with Ray Dy-
sart's new orchestra furnishing the
music for the dancers.
The Como Daughter Elks, al
ways noted for successful enter
tainments, expect capacity crowd
this year. Each of the previous
Easter dances have been enjoyable
affairs and Mrs. Roberta Tyler and
her hard working committee have
exerted every effort to provide a
pleasant evening for this years
patrons.
To avoid past difficulties with
checking of wraps, the committee
announced that the auditorium
management will have charge of
the checkroom and will provide
sufficient and experienced check
ers to handle the rush.