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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04

what the twentieth century de- mands of diplomats, and as their numbers increase we are beginning to gain feeling of security re- garding the fate of the world.
 It is one thing to kIoW the his- tory of the country to which he is sent, and its current politics, and its economic problems. All these the diplomat must know if he is to advise his government on the relation of these to the inter- ests of his own olntry. It is an- other thing to know the people and be widely and favorably known to them, and to attain this through his personal qualities alone. Michael MacWhite is a popular man, and for this he has nothing to thank but his own character and personality. We sometimes wonder if the burdens of popularity haven't rather both cred than pleased him. In fact, we might even accuse him of hay ing engineered this transfer, be- cause he was afraid that some- one might get the notion that he had better be split up into many parts so that he could appear in every State in the Union on St. Patrick's day.
 There is story of an unnamed diplomat with the title of minister N..ose baggage was opened by cus- toms officers. When the office..5 learned that the owner was a min- 1ster they apologized profusely. and said they hoped he would like his congregation. I have often
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 4-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island and Massa chusetts--- Increasing cloudiness with rising temperature followed by snow and warmer probably changing to sleet or rain Saturday afternoon.
 Counecticut: Increasing clou6incss with rising temperature tonight fol- lowed hy snow and warmer Satur- day, probably changing to sleet or rain Saturday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04

On Monday evening, March 7. the many friends and acquaintances of Philip Becker, one of the city's most popular hosts. will tender him a testimonial and farewell banquet or tfe occasion of his leaving for two-month trip to Germany, for which country MT. Becker sails on March 12 on the crack s. S. Brem- ell. The scene of the big get to- gether party will be held at 'Phil's Gril'. where so many other popular North End similar events have ta- ken place, only on this occasion Phil instead of being the ever gra- cious host will occupy the seat of honor as the evenings guest.
 Besides the many friends that have already signif1ed their inten- tions of attending the banquet the Est of guests will include leading city officials and well known names from the professional, business and sporting element of the city. Invi- tations have been extended to My or Frank Hayes and ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
North End Popular Host

Carthy, Edward J. Fitzgerald, Will fam P. Moher, E. Vincent Maloney, William Collins, Edward Burns and John Hobart Jarvis. A delegation from the Concordia Singing Society is also expected to be in attendance, while the musical entertainment for the evening will be in charge of Pop SchaeIer's Big Three from Hartford, which trio enjoys a popu- lar following in Waterbury.
 In conjunction with MT. Beckers coming trip an impromtu reception was rendered him last evening at his grill by what is known among themselves as the Thursday Night Club This group presented MT. Becker with a beautiful robe Those present and responsible for the to- ken of esteem and friendship to Phil were MT. and Mrs. Francis Brothers. Mir. and Mrs. De Forest, MT. and Mrs. Al Martin. MT. and Mrs. R. J. Dow, MT. and Mrs. A. H
 Hauser, Roy and Lillian Brennan
 Frank and Irene Cunningham, An ma Knop, A. Wolcottete, William Knop. William May. Joseph Regita James and Grace Asphet and Chris tine Dow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
Drastic Changes May Result If Plans Meet With Popular Approval
Result of Parking Campaign Shows Causes of Tie-Ups During Rush Hours Present Limited Privileges
 May Be Suspended Between and 6 P. M.

hours caused considerable traffic congestion at the East Main, Cherry and Mill street intersections. Sim liar congestion was observed at other busy intersections, and it was decided to experiment with an ab- sollte ban on parking near the busy corner when traffic is at its peak.
 In the day or two since the plan was put into operation, i. is report ed to have operated with great suc- cess. Traffic has moved with great CT speed, and there has been less delay.
 Dividing Line
 The parking signs near the inter- section are divided in half by line One part says that limited parking is allowed. the other tha. no park ing is permitted between and 6 p. m. The ban has been rigidly en- forced by policemen OH duty at the busy corner.
 The drive against illegal parking in the city has been extremely suc- cessful. The general distribution of tags has made motorists wary. and many who before would violate the regulations are now taling extreme care to make sure tha they park their cars in accordance with the law.
 The drive has especially caused Q drop in left-side parking, double parking and parking on bus stands and ill front of driveWays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04

An experiment. in pa. king regula- tion that is being watched Closely by police officials is underway at the intersection of E--t Main, Cherry and Mill streets. The experiment which allows limited parking dur ing the day but forbids it absolute ly during the rush hour between 5 and 6 p. m, may lead to changes in parking rules about the city should 1t prove successful.
 The experiment is being tried con- currently with the police campaign against violation of the parking regulations. In the past two weeks, scores of cars have been tagged by police, acting on orders of Superin- tendent William J. Roach that all violators just be tagged.
 Rush Hours
 It was found after study that even limited parking during rush
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
Sen. Lonergan's Tribute to Mir. MaCWhite in Con-
 gressiOnal Record

Formal tribute to Michael Mac White, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Irish Free State, was written into Con- gressional Record yesterday in accordance with a resolution intro duced by U. s. Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts. The trib- ute was that delivered by U. s. Sem ator Augustine Lonergan of Con- necticut, speaking last Sunday eve- ing at the farewell reception given Mir. MacWhite at the Calvert club Washington, D. c.
 Senator Lonergan's address was as follows:
 We are glad that someone has come along to upset our current conception of diplomacy and the diplomat. We got our ideas about them from our storybooks: they were connected almost invariably with something which might in volve innocent peoples as the pawns of ambitious sovereigns or designing cabinets. The diplomat of the past was naughty and ex- elusive person, and if he had in- tention to cultivate friendly rela- tions and cement the perennial bonds" he relied mostly upon rather unintimate acquaintance with few government officials. He rarely knew t.le people of the country to which he was accred- iteC. How could he cement the bonds if he didn't know the peo- r., and they didn't know him?
 Since we all like to be disillu- stoned, I feel safe in saying that we all owe Michael MacWhite 8 debt of gratitude for having help ed to dispel our illusions of dip lomats. He is a shining example of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
AGED LADY DIES
 OF SUFFOCATION

Boston. March 4.-(UP)-Appar- ently sutfocated by bedclothes, Mrs. Hannah Smith, GA, of Roxbury died shortly after arrived at hospital today. Mrs. Smith, visitor at the home of Mrs. Mary Hoar, was found dying early this morning by Mrs. Hoar'S 17-year-old son Eugene. The youth discovered Mrs. Smith on his bed with the coverings pulled over Der head. She was fully clothed.
 Mrs. Hoar told police that her visitor fell asleep late in the eve- ming. After covering Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hoar went to sleep on couch in the same room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
Police Experiment With New Local Parking Regulations

sonal effects go to the husband. Eben J. Lewis.
 The will directs that the remain der of the estate be formed into a trust fund. The income is to go to MT. Lewis during his lifetime. At his death, the trust fund income is to go to the granddaughter, Edna Louise Wood, with the trust to be ended and the principal to be turn ed over to her when she reaches the age of 30.
 The Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank is named executor of the will. Mrs. Lewis died January 24. The will was drawn December 5, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04

Dr. John w. Fruin, past ex- alted ruler of Waterbury Lodge of Elks will speak tonight over the radio in the interests of the na- tionwide campaign being waged by Elks' lodges in behalf of traf- fic safety.
 Dr. Fruin's remarks will follow those of Grand Exalted Ruler Charles Spencer Hart, which will be heard at 7,3O from VERY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
WIFE PROVIDED FOR TRUST FUND
Will of Emma Louise Lewis Filed in Probate
 Court Today

Establishment of trust fund for her husband is directed in the will of Emma Louise Lewis, which was filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court today.
 Mrs. Lewis leaves $200 to the Evergreen Cemetery Association of New Haven. She leaves her mono grammed silverware and some jew elry to granddaughter, Edna Louise Wood. The rest of her per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
THREE YOUTHS BADLY INJURED

Lowell, Mass, March 4--(UP) )-- Three youths, injured in a Tewks- bury automobile collision, were in critical condition today at St, Johns hospital Those hurt were: John A. Slobinski, g. Boston, skull, jaw and hand fractures; John H. Scully, g, (92 Hart street) New Britain, Conn, jaw, nose and leg fractures; Robert w. Anderson, 22 South Attleboro. hip and leg fra. ctures. Slobinski's and Scully's CCC sedan and a Metropolitan district commission machine driven by An- derson collided late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
TestimonialDin For 'Phil' Becker Monday
Farewell Banquet Planned to Wish Him Bon Voyage;
 Thursday Night Club Presents Gift

The toastmaster for the event will be Attorney Edward J. Mo- Donald, who with well chosen list of speakers promises an after-dinner hour or two of scintilating verbiage. The committee in charge of the din rer is Hugh Hanson. Thomas F. Me-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
MRS. LAPINSKY WINS
 DIVORCE DECISION

A divorce on ground of cruelty was granted by Judge Frank P. Me- Evoy in superior court today to Mrs. Casemere Lapinsky, who brought an uncontested action against her hus- band, Peter Lapinsky. They were married Oct II, 1915.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
NEW BISHOP COMING

Vatican City, March 4-(UP)- The Pope has elevated Saginaw, Mich., to the rank of diocese under the EcclesiaStic province of Detroit, it was announced today. A bishop will be named shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-04
MODELS TANNED

Boston, March 4-CUP)-W. Dun can Russell, adult recreation project director, has banned models clad in bathing suits for WPA art students.
 Tt might be misunderstood by the public" he explained.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20
Thursday, October 20, 1883
High School Students
Set Cannon Blast

DUIlUTH-The mystery Of the
explosion of the big naval gun on
the Central high school campus
was solved finally. And two youths,
16 and II years of age, feel load
off their consciences, and the school
authorities are also relieved. It was
not prank but an experiment per-
formed by the boys who take deep
interest in chemistry. Recently
they made up formula for an ex-
plosive and sought about for q
place to try 1t out. They picked the
big gun. The experimenters were
probably the most frightened Dull
uthians Of all. The accumulation
Of bottles, cans, etc., which shot out
of the cannon was the result Of
others, not the two boys, seeking
a place of deposit. That the boys
were not injured when they touch
ed off the explosive is a matter Of
wonder to the police for they ap-
parently had nothing in the way Of
apparatus for the work and had to
get close to the gun to light the
fuse. The boys will probably be
allowed to go with a reprimand be-
cause the police think they have
had enough scare anyway.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20
The Common-tater
-By Chuck Rattle
Round the Town.
By Chuck Rattle

Round the Town
You do something for young fellow that
will do both Of you lot of good. Since last June
Sydney Butler son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ Butler has
lain in Gillette hospital in Minneapolis. His aiment
is curvature of the spine. Treatment requires some
uncomfortable measures in effort to straighten
that important segment of the lads body. Well,
he's lonesome AS would any boy of twelve thir-
teen years who had been used to romp and play
with the gang. He misses the gang; I presume he
even misses school, Here's what you do. You
fellows who his age, write him letters. It'll make
some long days and hours in bed pass pleasant
ly with bundle of letters to read and
again. Perhaps the Scout troop could convert
a good turn into troop measure and write a batch
of letters to the boy. The address is available from
his parents. This week his mother said he prob
ably wouldn't be home before Christmas that his
confinement would probably last until January He's
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20

would have been impossible for
anyone to start the car and drive
1t out to the highway without be-
ing heard from the house. "Aha,"
said Ohm. Here's a clue!" He
noted some tracks running down
hill short distance from the gar
age, followed them little ways and
looking beyond saw the car few
rods away in a corn field. 1t had
backed out of the garage when the
brake released, slipped through the
door, which was loose at the bot
tom, and rolled down hill, through
a woven wire fence, dragging the
top barbed wire with it. When the
car passed through the door to the
garage, the door swung back, CIV
ing the appearance 1t had not been
opened. The deputy has listed the
case among systeries solved, with
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20

no criminal involved. For a time
1t looked like a perfect" crime.
Lightning Passes Through
Horse; Tears Hole In Ground
ELLENDALE - A fine heavy
matched team Of work horses
weighing around 100 pounds each
and belonging to Rasmus Nelson,
local farmer, was the target for the
severe electrical storm in this dis
trict recently. One was killed out
right and the other was so badly
stunned that it is not expected to
live. The two horses were stand
ing side by side in the pasture, and
but one of them was struck direct,
but the shock was so severe it af-
fected the other also. The bolt
struck the horse in the neck, then
travelled completely through its
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20
Cars Own Horn Sounds
Alarm or Garage Fire

HASTINGS-The loud footing OF
an automobile horn appears to have
saved the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd p. Kingston early one Sun
day morning recently. Mrs. King
ston was awakened by the constant
noise of an auto horn sounding
from the garage which is connect
ed with the house. Smelling smoke,
she discovered that the garage was
on fire. The building and two cars
inside were blazing when the fire
department arrived and a car out
side the garage was beginning to
burn. Although definite evidence
was lacking, firemen believe the
fire may have been caused by a
short circuit in one of the cars and
the warning automobile horn was
probably started by similar cir
cumstance.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20

along the half mile fields turned
over from Is to is acres of field.
All the business men of Norcross
contributed toward the purchase of
the tractor fuel and 1t is estimated
that $4,000 worth Of farm equip
ment was used in the blowing.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20
STATE NEWS
BRIEFS
Car Stolen,
Garage Doors Closed

Car Stolen,
Garage Doors Closed
FAIRMONT-The mystery sur
rounding the disappearance of an
automobile from a closed garage
in the east part Of Martin county
was unraveled by Deputy Sheriff
Ohm Jahn after q forenoon of puz-
zling investigation recently. Ohm
was called by farmer who said
his car. placed in a double garage
at night, was missing. The door
Of the garage had been closed by
pulling 1t on It's rolling track. It
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20

the dogs snarling at their boots.
They also divided the water be-
tween the blaze and the hounds, but
the high pressure stream from the
nozzles didn't faze the lightning
dogs. Not until a pair Of bystand-
ers made flying tackles and pulled
the ours apart was the battle end
ed. 1t proved that, while muzzles
may keep dogs from biting, nozzles
are the bunk.
126 Acres Plowed
In Four Hours
NORTTIFTELD- The quickest job
of plowing ever completed in Grant
county was done recently on the
Louis Steger farm two miles south
west of Norcross when 126 acres of
field were plowed in about four
hours. The work was done by "a
tractors belonging to neighbors Of
Mr.. Steger, who is i'll at hospital
in Fergus Falls. The plowing start
ed about $3.50 a. m. and was COM
pleted before 1900 p. M, in spite of
about a half hours delay while pic
lures of the group were taken by
a local paper. The "a tractors were
great sight as they circled the
fields, replacing the brown stubble
with black plowing as though by
magic. Each round of the tractors
The Sauk Centre herald., 1938-10-20

body in all directions and then hit
the ground and tore big hole af-
ter completely splitting open one
OF the horses hind feet. Mr.. Nelson
said that the horses plainly showed
the markings where the lightning
had branched out in tongue forked
fashion after first striking the ami
mails neck. drawing burned map
on its hide similar to the picture
lightning paints in the sky when it
forks out in many jagged tongues
Of flame.
Firemen Fight
Fire-And Dogs
SOUTH ST. PAUI-Members Of
the South st. Paul fire department
thought they were being called out
to fight a fire one night shortly
after IL o'clock recently, and so
they were. But the blaze which
gutted the garage and damaged an
automobile on the premises of Mike
Nichols was only part Of the job
they found on their hands. A coup
lie of belligerent dogs imbued with
the war spirit started a fight to
end fights" right among the fire
men and the pajama-clad spectators
who assembled in large numbers
The first laddies had to divide their
attention between the flames and
Evening star., 1938-05-11
TARTAN THE FEARLESS

looking for you for her, and so has my
cousin, Blacky the Crow"
why hasn't she been looking for
me herself instead of leaving it for
you to do?" inquired Mr.. Quack,
still little suspicious.
"How could she?" inquired Sammy
scornfully. "You ought to know if
anybody does that it wouldn't be safe
for her to come anywhere near the
banks of the Big River because Of the
hunters with their terrible guns"
THAT is true" admitted Mr.. Quack.
"Of course she couldn't come looking
for me while the hunters are about.
But. If you win excuse me, Sammy,
Just why were you looking for me?"
Didn't I Just tsQ you It was for
Evening star., 1938-05-11

ready to believe anything you tell me"
did you hear me scream a little
while ago and right afterward the
bang of a terrible gun?" asked Sam
my.
Mr.. Quack nodded his handsome
green head. well, that was right
over where the Laughing Brook joins
the Big River, and I screamed to
warn some ducks who were flying
straight in where he was hiding. I
think saved their lives, for when I
screamed they turned at once back
to the middle of the Big River. where
Mrs. Quack was calling to them. But
I didn't wait to see because I was
afraid that the hunter might be 20
angry that he would shoot me. 80 I
Evening star., 1938-05-11

by one of them. If I could fly it would
be different"
Cant you fly? Oh, Mr.. Quack,
I'm so sorry" cried Sammy, who
could think of nothing that could pos
sibly be worse than not being able to
fly.
"No," replied Mr.. Quack, II can't
fly. That is why I am here. You
see, one Of my wings is broken by
shot from a terrible gun, and you
know nobody can fly with broken
wing. lit is terrible feeling. I
hope you never, never, never will
know what it Is like"
II hope I never, never WILL" re-
piled Sammy, very earnestly. "Tell
me. Mr.. Quack, how you escaped
Evening star., 1938-05-11

the sake of Mrs. Quack?" Sammys
voice was still sharp. You see he felt
that Mr.. Quack still doubted him.
No one likes to be doubted, especially
when trying to do a kindness for an
other.
Mr.. Quack sighed. II suppose you
will stick to it" said he. you must
excuse me for seeming to doubt you,
Mr.. Jay, but I cannot remember that
any of your family ever tried to help
me before, while I do remember very
many times when members of the Jay
family have made a great deal of
trouble for members Of my family.
Now if you will tell me where the
nearest hunter IL you will take q great
load from my mind. and viii be
Evening star., 1938-05-11

flew over here to get out Of his
sight, and that is how happened to
find you. You look rather thin and
poor, Mr.. Quack."
why shouldn't I look thin and
poor?" replied Mr.. Quack. Don't you
think you would look thin and poor
if you were almost starved?"
II certainly would" returned Sam
my Jay. Haven't you been able to
find anything to eat?"
Not much," said Mr.. Quack. "You
see, this is very good hiding place
in here. but it is no place at all to
find food. I haven't dared to leave
here for fear one Of those dreadful
hunters would find me, and I would
rather starve to death than be killed
Evening star., 1938-05-11

repatriation, which means being
known as doing bad things, people
doubt you when you are trying to do
something good.
"Quack. quack," said Mr.. Quack in
a low voice. why are you so glad to
have found me? Is it to get me into
more trouble by letting the hunters
know where I amp"
For just a second Sammy's quick
temper fared up. mo, it isnt!" he
snapped. Il may have done some
mean things in my life, but I never
have done thing like that. I'm
glad I've found you, because Mrs.
Quack will be glad. ! have been
Evening star., 1938-05-11
By WILLARD
By BUD FISHER
By Mormon Marsh
BY S. l. HUNTLEY

from the hunter. You must have
been very smart to do that with a
broken wing"
(Copyright, 1889
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Bedtime Stories.
By THORNTON W. BURGESS.

WHEN Sammy Jay exclaimed joy
wv fully that he was SO glad he had
found Mr.. Quack funny look passed
over Mr.. Quack's face. You see he
wasn't at all sure about Sammy. He
knew what mischief makers all the
Jay family are, and he felt uncer-
tain as to just why Sammy was so
glad. He was suspicious of Sammy
Jay. Yes, sir, he was suspicious Of
Sammy Jay. That Is what comes Of
getting q bad name. If you get bad
Evening star., 1938-05-11
Twizzler Answer.
War on Marihuana.

Special detectives have been waginR
q war In England for several months
against q growing tramc in. mari
huana, the intoxicating drug. 80
Evening star., 1938-05-11
BY Phillips
CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Remove rearrange the word
called column opposite
the correctly
impress
Answer o Yesterdays LETTER-OUT
Letter-Out
(W) SEWER-SERE Ito heat).
(A) CREASED-CEDERS they relinquish rights)
CT) REVOLT-LOVER (every man thinks himself one)
Co CROESUS-ROUSEs Che becomes conscious
CID SHADIER-R RAISED (they helped up).
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-07-21
Park Township

A party was given at the Louis
Hultgren home in Kerrick Sunday
afternoon. Those who attended were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sway and sons
Mr.. and Mrs. N. G.. Nelson and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Olson an6
sons, Miss Betty Mach, Mr.. and Mrs
Nels Berg and Walter, Swan Mat
son, Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnson, John
Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dalgrer
and daughters, and Mr.. and Mrs. N
H. Nelson and Harold. A delicious
lunch and ice cream was served and
a delightful time was reported.
Miss Envy Nelson spent Wednesday
night of last week at the Chas. Kunz
home.
A number of folks attended the
show and dance in Kerrick Saturday
night and a good time was reported
A large number of people attended
the Catholic Ladies' Aid meeting al
the Louis Livers home Sunday.
Miss Envy Nelson visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Art Tietz, and family few
days recently.
Little Marie Tietz spent few days
recently with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. N. G.. Nelson.
Clarence Sway, who is employed
in Duluth, spent Sunday at home.
Envy and Einar Nelson made trip
to the Yellow Banks camp Monday
morning.