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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
Puncture Vine Gaining
FoothOld In Southwest
Cn, NS~ociat-a I'rcs<l

SANTA BARBARA, Calf. July
l6.-Eugcnc Kellogg, of the coun-
~ agricultural department. be-
Icrcs the puncturc vine is going
to become one Of the worst weed
mcnaccs of the Southwest
The plant, introduced from a
broad, was so named because its
sharp barbS punctured tires in
hor,cleSs carriage days. Present
day tires resist the plant, but it
renders feed unfit for cattle and is
painful to farmers working in
fields
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
Not Ripe.

These eggs are very small,
complained the young housewife
10 her grocer.
Straight from the farm this
morning, madam" declared the
grocer.
That's the trouble with these
farmers. W she persisted. They're
SO anxious to get their eggs, sold
they take them off the nest too
soon
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
HAVE A SMILE


when you were on your campaign
tour?' somebody asked the Sen
ator
Well answered the Senator.
Il wasn't nervous but I'll admit
was glad / didn't have to go out
on the back platform and make a
speech "
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
Can't Play Game If
There Are No Boards

PARIS, July 16.-French cafe
proprietors who encourage any
gambling game that has to do
with buying drinks for the win
nerS are seriously disturbed over
the fact that the bottom has
dropped out of the French beard
market.
Many FrenChman used to play
tennis barbe" ON the terraces of
cafes IN Paris. They sat on the
terraces and watched for mon
with boards The first man 90
reach a ten score won. White
boards conted one. black boards
two and red boards three.
The game has few followers
now, for boards are not as fash
ionable as they used to be.
The grapefruit was brought Is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
AWARDED DAMAGES

Livcrpool.-MiSS Helen Trip
Ter of this city was awarded S.
900 damages because she was so
badly hurt in an accident that
she can no longer play golf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
BY DEVON FRANCIS
APP Aviation Editor

ELMIRA, N Y, July l6.-An
right, ! said, | would fly in one
Of the contrapti6ns.
The sailplane looked docilc
enough. but so did my grand
fathers marc when she up and
kicked me at Let's, Ia, in 1910.
For the information Of other
landlubbers. a sailpiane is a glider
with college education but no
motor. With good atmospheric
conditions. il can fly for several
hundred miles on nothing but air
currents It's pilot must hitch-hike
with the wind.
Ny pilot. Peter Ricdel. one OF
the German experts helping popu-
larize soaring flight in this coun-
try. rubbed his chin. looked me
over and said Hmm. Strap him
in"
No Time To Change Mind
had wanted to think it over
for a while. But Peters assistants
already were bundling me into
parachute and lifting me into the
rear cockpit of the plane
Won't il be quite d little time
before VIC take off" | asked /
mean a few minutes. anyway?
Won't it,"
No" said Peter. settling HIM
self IN his seat
A man threw safety belt
across my lap Another threw
some canvas straps across each
shoulder. would have swell
chance Ia use a parachute m that
Eet-up
The narrow wings on either side
seemed to stretch into Infmlty
Before me on the dual instrument
board were a lot 81 dlals lndlcat-
fng rate Of climb. degree o. turn,
sititudc and So on
Like An Elevator
Feet and hands oft tho con-
trolls. someone sand. fitting pin
able. transparent cockpit cover
over my head
He needn't have beer $50 snap
push After all. IL was mN neck Wc
were taking alofi
Rope sand Peter
The end of The tow -I1ac several.
8,srr,~r..a foot f,Du ,,.-t- -f.t,t-,..f{
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16
DOG In DEEP HOLE
PUZZLE TO -FIREMEN
luK AAsecintsd. PreanA.

COLORADO SPdEi3S,f ColoI
July l64rf You had a fox ttrrierI
puppy at;tissalagttuEu NJ asiatnyh
hole. p feet deep, how would you
attempt to rescue it,
Patty Ruby. young son Of MIR
and MIS- Arthur Ruby Of Colora-
do Springs, stood by worried
Whlle tlrcmCn considered that
que Stion
After several hours. Patty's
grandfather came home and sug-
gc,tcd to slip moose on the end of
long pole The moose slipped
around the puppy's middle, II was
pulled taut and the puppy came
out unhurt
The hole had been drilled for
water
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-07-16

The grapefruit was brought 10
10th century.
Evening star., 1938-12-04

II IN Indian has beeu blessed by
the horse god "Ba-Qo- Ohid-I" and
his range Is we'll stocked with horses,
he may distinguish himself with .
horse" name. Roanhorse, Redhogse,
Whitehorse, BlAckhofse and Pinto
are bluebl0od names in Navajoland.
Complicating the problem Of clear
ing the range Of Idle horses Is the
young bloods' desire to have q good
stock Of animals around while court
ing. A gifth Of 10 or II horses often
makes it much easier for q mother
to part with her daughter. Some
brides. officials said, were won with
fancy gifts-40 horses or more.
Opposition to the bureaus drive
to remove the horses also comes
Evening star., 1938-12-04

from another source-the Indians
fondness for horse meat, which
they eat when short Of mutton.
But Indian Commissioner John
Collier said he was banking on the
younger generation" Of Nayajos.
The younger, educated Nava1os
are beginning to realize that .
worthless horse IS not an asset, but
rather a liability threatening the
tribes economic security" he said.
Mr.. Collier estimated the horses
now roaming the Navajo reservation
were eating enough grass to support
200 600 sheep.
At present. the average Navajo's
income from livestock Is about al
annually. Farming, rug making and
Evening star., 1938-12-04

years Of Jewish history, covering the
early life Of Jesus and his ancestry
on Mary's side.
The following clubs are sponsoring
and producing the 10 episodes Of the
story: District Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs, Women's City Club.
Washington Chapter Of Hadassah,
Council OF Jewish Women, Junior
Womens Guild Of Takoma Park.
Women's Guild of Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church. Washington
branch Of the National Sabbath ALI
ance, Takorna Park Women's Club,
the w. G. T. u. and the Women's
Council Of the Federation Of
Churches.
Proceeds of the proilIction will 90
Evening star., 1938-12-04
|Novojos Too Fond Of Horses,
Livestock Industry Suffers

II Z Navajo hopes to keep up
with the Joneses." he must acquire
not q new automobile-but moro
horses. Where white men count
wealth In silver, gold and Jewels,
the Navajos measure theirs In
horses.
II matters not that the horses are
most tll-kempt beasts who loaf away
their lives eating up grass that
might iatten mutton for market, Of
ficialS declared
Evening star., 1938-12-04

miscellaneous occupations bring his
total earnings for the year up to
about $143. This income could be
raised by, substituting productive
livestock for the horses and con-
trolling grazing to allow the range
to re-estab1ish itself, Commissioner
Collier said.
Evening star., 1938-12-04
Seek Motor Fuel

Tobacco growers Of Japan num-
bering 10000 are being urged by
the Toxic government to raise be-
tween the rows of their tobacco
plants other crops which may be used
to distill alcohol to be mixed with
gasoline
Evening star., 1938-12-04

to the Community Center Depart
ment. An exhibit featuring the
Madame Mountford collection Of
costumes from the Holy Land which
will be used In the play Is now on
display in q show window OF the
Palais Royal.
Evening star., 1938-12-04
Women's S Clubs 10 Give
Prince Of Peace

Ten local women'S clubs will pre-
sent the play, prince Of Peace" on
Thursday at 7:45 pm. In the Roose-
velt High School Auditorium.
The play was written by q Wash
ington playwright, Mrs. Minnie Frost
Rands, 1880 Floral street N W., as a
protest against religious intolerance.
It Is based on study by Mrs. Rands
OF political, economic and social con-
ditions at the time of the birth Of
Christ.
The drama covers a period Of 90
Evening star., 1938-12-04
BY the Associated Pross.

The social eminence Of the "horsey
set" among Navajo Indians II
troubling the Government.
Until the Indians get rid Of some
10 900 horses. omcials said, there Is
Little hope Of improving range con-
ditions ard establishing the Navajos
in q productive livestock industry.
Tradition-the whole social struc-
ture Of the Navajos-is against the
Indian Bureau.
Evening star., 1938-12-04
Hitler Refuses Advice

Willie Hitler, born In Liverpool,
England, now working in a brewery
IN Berlin, asked his uncle, the Ger
man dictator. Adolph Hitler, for ad.
vice and was told to stand on his
own feet and not to seek support or
influence anywhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

New York, December 24. - "Give . dime and wear button, will be Q slogan in the Infantile Paralysis campaign this year, Keith Morgan chairman of the committee for the celebration of the Presidents birth day, announced today.
 The March of Dimes, part of the drive for funds, will open nationally on Monday, January 16, Mir. Morgan said. In some states, counties and cities the campaign has already started.
 Ten Cents!
 Throughout the land, beginning January 18th, all citizens will be asked to contribute ten cents to- ward fund to fight infantile pa- ralysis and to wear the tiny March of Dimes" button which is the em- blem of the drive.
 The button is circular in shape a trifle larger than a ten cent piece. Around the rim are the words, Flight Infantile Paralysis" Inside the circle and beneath the profile of the likeness of the Goddess of Lib- erty are the words, March of Dimes" and the date-1939.
 Millions of these buttons will be sold between January 16 and Janu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

A Japanese and a Chinese clergy man presided at a communion serv- i've in Chester Cathedral in Chester, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Democratic Senators Organize Wednesday Chairman Smith Agrees With Governor-Elect on Avoiding Controversies Socialists Demand
 ing Recognition.

cast before Republicans and Social- ists combined for control.
 Meet Wednesday
 The Democratic senators will meet at Hotel Bond Wednesday while the Republicans are meeting at the Hartford club and, thereafter, repre- sentatives of these groups and the Socialists will confer on the senate organization. The governor -elect has asked for this inter-party conference as part of the organization program by which he has design to cut short the General Assembly session in or der to save expense.
 The 63 Democratic representative will caucus Dec. 30 to name the slate of officers while the senators will name theirs before the inter- party conclave Wednesday.
 Earlier, it was deemed likely that the Republican senators would unite in support of Senator Cornelius IA Moylan of Hartford, both Republi- can and Socialist candidate last election. But the two Socialist sem ators have instructions to try t6 wangle the presidency for the So cialists, meaning that Audubon , Secor, of Bridgeport, Socialist mem Der of the senate in 1885 and sem ator -elect to the 1899 General As sembly, will be a candidate until such time as the Republicans pre- sent some favorable agreement tc the Socialists to obtain the senate control. This, of course, may result at the inter-party conference, which is the governor elects plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Nation Ready For
 ''March of Dimes"
individual Offerings of 10 Gents for Buttons to Be Accepted to Fight InfantIe Paralysis 5O-50 Basis

ary 30, President Roosevelt's 57th birthday anniversary, Mir. Morgan said. The buttons will be on sale everywhere and every person will be urged to join the March of Dimes,
 Another form of the campaign, MT. Morgan said, will be March of Dimes birthday cards. These cards, each of which will hold ten dimes, will be distributed in every city and town. Those receiving them will be invited to enclose dimes in the cards and send them as their March of Dimes contribution to President Roosevelt at the White House, MT. Morgan said.
 March of Dimes
 "The March of Dimes campaign was inaugurated last year by Eddie Cantor as a part of the radio appeal for funds, was greeted with an enthusiastic response. Thousands who never attended any of the cel- ebrations in connection with the Presidents birthday, were happy to give through the March of Dimes their contributions to the fund to fight this terrible disease.
 This year we want every person, young anl old to join the March of Dimes. Everybody will be asked to not only buy button, but to send in the birthday card and put in it as many dimes up to ten, as he can spare.
 "This is a campaign for every body-not special campaign only for the rich. It is literally :. can you spare dime campaign. We be- lieve most people will be happy to join"
 MT. Morgan urged that those in- terested in the campaign everywhere enlist as workers.
 These volunteers should report at once to the chairman in their own count, MT. Morgan said.
 5O-5O Basis
 Funds for the drive are to be di- vided on 50-50 basis. One-haf will be sent to the committee for the celebration of the presidents birth day to be turned over the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis The other half will be held ID trust in the county where raised ard turn ed over to the permanent founda- tion chapter when it is organized
 In this way half of the funds will go for the national fight tc stamp out the disease and half oi the funds will go for local and aid through the permanent chapters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
|JUNKMAN. POSTS $5,OOO BONDS
$5,OOO Demanded Here for Appearance of
 Nathan ShnIkin

Bonds of $5,0OO for the release fo Max Shulkin, 26, of 324 Orange street were posted late this morning, allowing him to be freed from New Haven county jail where he was taken yesterday on a charge of larceny of goods. Arrested yesterday on bench warrant issued by Judge Frank P. McEvoy on request of States Attorney William 3 Fitz gerald, Shu.kin was held in iail over night upon failure to post inc bond.
 Also arrested on bench warrant was Isaac Chase of New Haven, op- orator of a large junk business in that city. He is held in bonds of $7,5OO at New Haven county jail. Originally the bond in the Shulkin case was $7,500 but reduction was made.
 Shulkin and Chase are alleged to be the fences" through which metal anode thieves disposed of their loot which was obtained in breaks at lo- cal and nearby factories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Giln1arti, Pays Tribute
 To Late Dr. Vizetelly

High tribute to the late Dr. Frank Vizetelly, world . famous Photographer, was paid today by John G. Gilmartin, local educator and author of several treatises on spelling and English usage. Fu- neral services for the great scholar were held this afternoon in New Yark.
 Dr. Vizetelly was an uncle of Mrs. Bernhard Wilhelm, of Staff ford street, Waterville. He visited here several times.
 MT. Gilmartin was a close friend of Dr. Vizetelly and was instru- mental in having him fill speak ing engagement here. He visited Dr. Vizetelly numerous times in New York.
 MT. Gilmartin's tribute follows:
 'Dr Vizetelly, the greatest Photographer of the century, he who had a lowing acquaintance with more than a half million words, something beyond the boast of any other mortal, closed his earthly lexicon in response to the summons couched in one our simplest words - Come = uttered in majestic silence by the Crea- tor"
 Loss Irreparable
 "The death of this savant is an irreparable loss to the world of words. True, a successor may be found whose knowledge of words is commensurate with him; one may appear whose love of hu- manity is genuine; but to discover one in whom there will be a blending of both such as char acterized Dr. Vizetelly will present an insoluble problem"
 Tt was my good fortune to have known him for a long time, and as each year completed its cycle my estimation of him as a man and a scholar increased"
 "I well remember our first meet ing. The national reputation he possessed filled me with trepida- ton at the thought of being in the company of such an intellec- tual luminary. I actually found it difficult to give articulation to my thoughts; my tongue and mind did not seem to coordinate. The good man quickly sensed my ap- prehension and feeling of inferior ity and at once proceeded to rid me of it. Within a few minutes the desired change was effected, and I felt as though I had known him for years. Such was the pow CT of this celebrity to acclimatize himself to the position of those with whom he came in contact"
 Visited Here
 "A few years later I asked him to come to Waterbury, to address group of teachers of English, though had been told he never accepted speaking engagements. His answer seemed to substantiate this report, for he said he was then in the midst of revising an encyclopedia which required end- less work and therefore necessitat- ed his refusing my invitation. I replied that I, together with the teachers, would be greatly disap- pointed and asked if it were hu- manly possible to come any time when he was liberated from his present arduolis task. He under stood the sincerity of the request and submitted three dates. Having obtained his consent, I now wor- ried about the honorarium he would ask. So I immediately in quired what his fee would be. His answer was, Brother John, my love for you and for the sub ject precludes all thoughts of money He was by no means mercenary, but always desirous to help neophytes in the subject of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Special to The Democrat)

Hartford, Dec. 24-While Demo- cratic State Committee Chairman J. Francis Smith agreed with Gov ernor- Elect Raymond E. Baldwin that the incoming state senate should be organized without pro- tracted controversy, the Democratic leader held out for separate commit tees at the conference here this week.
 Conference of representatives of the three parties, Democratic, Re- publican and Socialist senator's elect, will follow the meetings of the units Wednesday, however, and some agreement for speedy action to allow the inaugural to be held on schedule is expected regarding or ganization of the senate.
 Senate Set-up
 With a Republican, Socialist com- bination of the 16 Republicans, 2 Socialists, in the senate, the II Democrats would have no chance of making good a protest over joint committees.
 So far as election of officers of the senate is concerned, it appeared that the Socialists would fall be- hind Republican president pro tenn pore power to assign senators to the approximate 35 committees, the president pro tempore taking place on the important judiciary commit tee by virtue of his office.
 The Democrats may claim that the 166,000 votes cast for the Social ist ticket head last election showed that the electrorate did not intend for the Republicans to dominate tht state government. A challenge or the propriety of such procedure may be voiced Jan. 4 when the governor elect hopes to see the senate or. ganized in short order so that tht inaugural will not be delayed as il was in 1885 when no ballots were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Mystery Story! ToothIess Man Fined $50 for Biting
 Pc lie e m a n- Strong Gums?

''He bit me-" said Patrolman Ed ward Dunn.
 q haven't any teeth," said the accused, opening his mouth wide.
 Such was the problem before Judge T. E. Conway in city court today in the case of Percy Petit jean, AT, of 50 Grand street.. Petit jean was arrested late yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Dunn, George Knowles and Delmar Dunn, and Lieut.. Ernest Pakul, on charges of intoxication and resistance.
 Patrolman Dunn today displayed a wounded finger, and said it had required medical treatment. Petit jean then explained that he had no teeth.
 After testimony that Petitjear had battled the policemen when they sought to arrest him, Judge Conway. found him guilty, impos- ing a fine of $50 and costs.
 AS for the bite, Judge Conway commented: Maybe he has very strong gums"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FrQtern0L Neus
Hawthorne Lodges

The annual Christmas party of Hawthorn lodge, Sons of St. George, and Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George was held last night at Foresters' hall with special luncheon and gifts for the more than 150 mem bers and children who attended. Santa Claus played by William Bower presented each child with a gift, candy and fruit.
 The program was arranged by a joint committee consisting of Albert Hole, Arthur Thompson, Philip Mills, MT. and Mrs. Will liam J. Albon, Mrs. William F. Harvey and Miss Bessie Payton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

words, to wnlcn ile had conse- crated his life. Truly. to have such a friend was an inefable bene- diction."
 His cardinal characteristic or mission seemed to be to make people happy. As soon as book was written by him he would dispatch an autographed copy while the ink was still fresh. His credo was, Tt is better to give than to receive And I feel safe to say that he now knows the worth of that statement when man leaves this world, the only things he can take with him are the things he gave away"
 "He Was Great
 'Dr. Vizetelly has left the world, but the good he accomplished will last through the ages.
 He was great because he was
 simple,
 Simple because he was kind."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Radiant Star Lodge

Radiant Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, held semi-annual elec- ti0n of officers and a Christmas party last night at Engineers hall. Charles Wilson officiated as Santa Claus.
 Those elected were: Command CT, Mrs. Dorothy ChristOfferson; vice-cOmmander, Mrs. Eugenia Beerbaum; marshal, Mrs. Eliza beth Pierce; sentinel Mrs. Alma Cronan; accountant. Mrs. Olive Wilson; treasurer Mrs. Catherine Johnson; chaplain, Mrs. Augusta Espelin; master of ceremonies, Mrs. Ada Dodge; inside guard, Ms. Alice Sullivan; outside guard, Mrs. Edith Mccarthy; trustee, Mrs. Margaret Emery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Calilee Shrine

Galilee Shrine. White Shrine of Jerusalem, held a Christmas party last night at Masonic Temple with Mrs. Elizabeth Erk. worthy high priestess, and George Erk, watch man of shepherds, presiding. There was singing by Mrs. Erk, George Erk, Jr., Mrs. Mary Neill and the mems chorus.
 Visiting officers night will be held January 13 and the shrine will hold its Christmas party Thursday at the home of Mrs. George Erk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of to- tai disability were filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 Princeton Knitting Mills, Wa tertOwn and Anthny Centrella, WatertOwn, forefin ger an d thumb injuries, $7 beginning November 12.
 Donald J. and Lois Warner, Salisbury and Wallace Kenney, Salisbury, foot injury, $21 be- binning October S1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
COMMUNITY SING
 OFFERED TONIGHT

Cheshire, Dec. 24.-A Christmas party was held by the Boy Scout troop in conjunction with their weekly meeting in the Cheshire academy gymnasium Wednesday evening.
 The boys sang carols and grab bag was enjoyed. The troop made the charge of of Scoutmaster Will liam o. Hogarth will take part in the community sing on the green.
 Home From College
 Harland Durand is spending the holiday recess with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Dexter w. Durand of Wallingford road. He is student at the University of Rochester.
 Masses at St. Brigid's church to- morrow will be at T, and 10 o'clock with Rev. Patrick A. Mccarthy as celebrant. An extra mass is being said at '.
 George w. Keeler is ill at his home on Main street.
 Miss Emma Doolittle is reported recovering from illness at her home on Cornwall avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Doric Chapter

The Mattatuck Waterbury Youth Temperance Council mem bers were guests if honor of Doric chapter, DeMolay, last night at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Gertrude Coe and Miss Isabel Ventor of the council, were speakers. Games were played and the Council voted to support the DeMolay minstrel show next spring.