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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Selected Poem
ELBOW ROOM

Oliver St. John Gogarty in the New York Times Astronomers describe place, Seen through crack in the vault of Space, So dark, so absolute, so far,
 No light wave from the oldest star Nor even the thought of God can reach And, fainting, fall on that far beach, Abhorrent and inhuman this, Chinese call, The Great Abyss" But am cheered, for now know There's somewhere left for man to go- (Always supposing one would care When dead for going anywhere)- But what place to make your goal And lift your head and rouse your soul! Oh, what place to speak your mind Without disquieting mankind! That's where would find elbow room Alone, beyond the crack of doom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

Oscar Monrad, secretary of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce, said at real estate dealers meeting last week that what this state needed was good publicity. We seemed to get the inference in his re- marks that the state wasn't getting any. This isn't exactly complimentary to Con- necticuts Publicity Commission which has been unusually active since it's crea- tion in boosting the values of the state both as vacation spot and also as business and residential place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

1. What is the middle name of Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross?
 2. In what sea is the island of Jamaica?
 3. For what invention is Samuel Colt best known?
 4. What city is called the Wash ington of South American"
 5. Name the author of the tra- gedy, King Lear"
 6. What was the ancient name for Wales?
 T. For what patriotic organiza tion do the initials D. A. R. stand q 8. What is arithmomania? g. What is the proper name fo'| the front of a boat?
 10. Tn music, what is instrumen tation?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

If you want a copy of our book let THE BANKING SYSTEM OF UNITED STATES" write to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

There is mo more free land' in this country but you can buy foreclosed farms for almost nothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
I& Daily
 By DREW PEARSON .~A monRRT Ar1x,u
Secret Deal in Poct Gave ItoIy British Gold for Control of Lake Tono; Bank of England Paying Rental of
 Ethiopian Water 25 Years in Advance
Dv DREW PEARSON
..aA DODERr c ALLEN

WASHINGTON, May 23. - Not all the secret details of the AngoItaian Pact have leaked out yet but here two of them still supposed to be confidential
 which show how Chamberlain and Il Duce carved up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

If this thing keeps on, we'll all be on relief, supported only by each others taxes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

o. How many cities and other incorporated places. are in the State of New Jersey?
 A. According to the 1880. Census there were 329 incorporated places. 36 of which were classified as cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Covetous Is pronounced kuv'-
 et-us; not kuv'-e-chus.
About 23.61 inches of mercury.

o. Is 1t proper to address fe- male presiding officer as Chairlady or Chairwoman?
 A. The proper form of address is Madam Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
A Thought for Today

For the thing which greatly feared is come upon me, and that which was afraid of is come unto me.-Job 3:25.
 Fear is more painful to cowardiee than death to true courage.-Sdney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
Nogales international., 1938-03-19

Burns quietly ordered refrigerated carload Of Cali
fornla flowers to meet the market. The arrived
about the time General Pershng turned from seem
ingly certain death to recovery road
Stumped, Florist Burns visioned himself with sew
era thousand dollars worth of withered blossoms on
hand.
The same Providence that drenched Southern Cali
fornia, washed out railway communication and halt
ed virtually all transportation between Arizona and
Southern California, became Florist Burns Godsend
Arizona's cut-flower source Uos Angeles) was cut
off, the market grew thin, nearly vanished. Then
Florist Burns turned wholesaler, found ready and
anxious market of retailers in Arizona and New Mex
leo.
What seemed like sure-loss became handsome
profit. (Arizona Fax Phoenix)
Nogales international., 1938-03-19
cry Park Grounds.

cry Park Grounds.
At present the Red Birds have
had their roster cut down to twenty
players by Manager H. G. Bazurto,
who is also planning to cut it down
to fourteen players, and one coach.
1t is probable that frankie Urquidi
will assist in coaching the team.
The Cards will enter the game with
two weeks of training behind them,
and may give the Deportivo nine
plenty of competition.
Nogales international., 1938-03-19

their income tax reports on the
2:20 train Tuesday and one try
ing to flag down the train at the
Court street crossing.
Pepe Soto bowling 242 on the
Elk alleys Monday night.
Lee Edge making fast time on a
"dodgem" car at the carnival.
Louie Dominguez, star softball
pitcher, missing throws at the
Carnival.
Nogales international., 1938-03-19
SEEN and HEARD
ION -
THE MAIN DRAG

Young David Wilkey and Joel
Barbee enjoying the rides at the
carnival.
Syke Marsland Tipping pancakes
and juggling eggs during the rush
hour Wednesday at the Nogales
Creamery.
Three prominent citizens max
ing a last minute sprint to get
Nogales international., 1938-03-19
CARDS TO PLAY
NOGALENSE NINE

The Nogales Cardinals, local
baseball nine, composed mostly of
youngsters of both sides of the bor-
der, will see action for the first
time this season, when they tangle
with the strong, Club Deportivo
Nogalense next week at the Brew
Nogales international., 1938-03-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SUPERVISOR

/ hereby announce myself as
a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Supervisor in
District No. 3, subject to the de-
cision Of the voters at the Demo-
cratic primaries in September.
JOHN A. JONES
Nogales international., 1938-03-19
Hula Dance Ancien. Ceremonial

The hula dance, sometimes wrong
ly called the "hula hula" was the
ancient ceremonial and religious
dance of Hawaiians. The dance
presented legends and mythology
of the islands and interpreted the
lives and customs of the old Ha-
Waiian monarchS.
Nogales international., 1938-03-19
FOR SENATOR

1 hereby announce myself aS
a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for State Senator.
subject to the decision Of the
voters at the Democratic pri-
maries in September.
JAMES A. HARRISON
Nogales international., 1938-03-19

Tree Has Inflammab1e Sap
When bored into at certain sea-
sons, the South American laurel
tree yields an inflammable liquid.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26
FINE CORN CROP
IN WASHINGTON co.

Washington County will produce
bumper corn crop this year.
Wherever you go in the county
you will find fields of corn with
sturdy stalks, and large we'll
formed ears upon them.
This year so far, the corn has
escaped any destructive hail or
wind storms. There has been no
hail to do any damage and in but
very few cases was there any
wind to blow the corn over and
mix it up. Several years ago en-
tire fields of corn were almost lev
eled by the high wind, the stalks
being bent over making corn cut
ting, always a rather laborious
task for the farmer, still more So
Frederick and Carroll counties
are also reporting excellent crops
this year.
County Agent M. D. Moore in
work conducted by the Experiment
tai Station, paid a visit in the
county this week in the interest
of corn tests. These tests have
to do with the selection of the
best corn suited to any particular
section as to soil, etc., a number
of varieties of corn being planted
for the tests.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN ON SEPT. 6

The morning of Sept. s will see
$4,000 or more boys and girls on
their way to school, as the fall
term opens on that day, after the
summer vacation last year the
schools of the country tad total
enrolment of 14,710 and the
number this year will equal if not
exceed last year.
School buildings in the city and
throughout the county have been
gone over and put in proper shape
for the reception of pupils. At
the Wayside school the interior
has been reprinted.
There will be II less teachers
this year than last year. Eight
schools have been abandoned but
the pupils from these abandoned
schools are taken care Of at other
school houses, bus transportation
being used.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26
|. 0. 0. F. DRUM
CORPS IS ACTIVE
Engagements at Myers
vile, Berkeley Springs
and Washington

Gilead Encampment Drum
Corps, l. o. o. F., this city. is ac-
lively rehearsing for a number of
engagements out of town. These
engagements to date include MY
ersyille on Saturday evening next;
Berkeley Springs on Labor Day.
and Washington, D. c., some time
in September.
The Gilead Encampment Drum
Corps, one of the best in the city
attracts special attention when
ever it goes away. On a recent
trip to Harrisburg it received
much favorable comment.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26

The dream of every philatelist
came true to Warren r. Du Bots of
Los Angeles, Calf, when he found
a stamp worth $4,000. Purchas-
ing a collection from an estate
three months ago for $500, he sorted
and rearranged it, marking this one
cent blue one for sale at $500. Then
Du Bots. examining his treasures.
discovered the cancellation date of
August II, 1851, and learned that
ne had the only stamp of its kind
in existence. A value of $500 has
been placed on it.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26
REV. DR.. PLUMMER
WILL RETURN SOON
Writes An Interesting
Letter From Moscow
On August 4th.

- OCAIy IunmGIs
pastor of st. PauIs u. B. Church.
this city, who is on a tour of
Europe, writes from Moscow,
Russia, under date of Aug. 4. that
he expects to reach New York on
the return trip on Aug. 30 and
hopes to arrive home in the late
evening of that day or the early
hours of the 31st.
DR.. Plummer states in his let
ter that he had reached the far
thermost Eastern point in their
journey at Moscow, which since
the revolution is once again the
capital of Russia, or rather of the
United States of Soviet Republics.
At the time of writing, DR.. Plum
mer had travelled 1900 miles.
DR.. Plummer's letter, in part.
follows: Il thoroughly enjoyed my
visit to Sweden, particularly to
Stockholm. Here many people
take their recreation in motor
boats instead of with automobiles
in this country or bicycles as in
Copenhagen.
"Our visit to Finland was very
interesting one. In Finland we
were as far north in latitude as
Southern Alaska and Southern
Greenland and within about two
degrees of Iceland. l saw the
stadium where the 1910 Olympics
will be held Finnish women
were washing by the sea. The
women were on something like a
raft, fastened to the shore. They
dipped water out of the sea and
scrubbed their clothing and rugs
with brush. They were all bare
footed.
From Finland we came to Linn
grad and on to Moscow. People
here have made much progress in
the past 20 years but have a long
way yet to go. In both cities they
are building large apartment
houses to take care af the families
of working people. They are
establishing what they call houses
of culture places for culture and
amusement. Here in Moscow
they are widening streets, build
ing five new bridges and doing
some other really wonderful
things. Moscow has seven parks.
one of which is five miles long
| was in this particular park and
it had many places and forms of
clean amusement, library and
reading room, several theatres.
one an outdoor theatre having a
seating capacity of 10000. and
many other interesting features
have visited museums, a textile
factory, parks for children. the
summer and winter palaces of the
late car and attended a church
service in Leningrad.
"The other evening we had 4
three-hour interview with the head
of the Society of Militant
Atheists" or the Society of the
Goddess" as it has been commonly
known.
we visited an automobile
factory camp for boys and girls
up to Is years of age and saw 500
boys and girls. There are similar
camps all over Russia. In Lenin-
grad we also saw part of a sports
parade OF boys and girls. young
men and young women. Russia
Is teaching her boys and girls to
sing patriotic songs and is d.
velopIng In them q natrs,.s..
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26

The OumOOed German mOnOpane
fully completed fight
The plane the
minutes two
York Berlin 10
was assisted by of three, big smile
able The in
accomplished mi
utes from the only previous nonstop to crossing
The late Wiley Post made the previous
round the world flight flight
greatest achievements precision
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26

The Rev. and Mrs. Harry Evaul
this city are vacationing in
Massachusetts.
century-oId structure. Just about
time they had it in shape that
a guide was needed in order to
find your way around, they up
and decide to tear it down and
replace it with a new one. Well,
anyway, that interesting past
time was popular while it lasted.
So was miniature golf.
And I've just been informed
that Little HeiskeI will con-
tinue to stand guard over Ha-
uerstown at the same old stand
right up on top of the new
building. That's good news, be-
cause City Hall without Lit
tie HeiskeII is just as ridiculous
as political campaign without
arguments.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26
HANGOVERS
BY LITTLE HElsKELL

The OOOHOi iSS
FIaq and organizing a group.
hoost Herb toward Annapolis
and at the same time the female
followers of Howard w. jackson
are ralIying around the Mayors
Flag and organizing a group
If this thing keeps up I'm going
to open headquarters for my
friend Willard Tawes, who, in
cidentalIy, will be the next
Comptroller of Maryland.
The difficulty with my plan is
that there are no more empty
store rooms in the downtown
section of the city. There's real
prosperity for you! But to get
back to my friend, Willard. He's
from Crisfield, down on the
Eastern Shore, and is, without
exception, the cIeverest cam
paigner in the entire pack. May
be he learned to shake hands
and make speeches while presi-
dent of the Maryland State Fire
mems Association. Anyway, he's
got what it takes and it is en-
tireIy possible that he will top
the list of candidates when the
votes are counted. If this pre-
diction proves correct, just
watch this fellow in 1912 or
1916.
Only a few days ago was
selling" Willard to friend of
mine. Apparently said friend
was one of the few who had
never heard the name Tawes.
He looked at me with dizzy
expression on his face and then
asked why was plugging for an
Eastern Shoreman and not even
mentioning his opponent. "Now
his opponent" said this fellow,
rs a newspaper man and
would suppose you would go for
someone in the same profess
sIon." And now | ask you-who
ever called me newspaper
man and if so where do they
get that profession stuff. News
paper work is a disease-Iike,
say the lifetime itch or maybe
Just the mumps.
yep, this fellow is tops in my
estimation and it's going to be
a pleasure to mark tx" after
MS name. In otherwords, if you
haven't already guessed it-I'm
TOT him right down the line.
was pleased to watch the
e'''zens go on record as favor
Jug a new City Hall. The meet
"s reminded me of similar
session held in the Court House
'0me weeks ago, with the ex-
.eptIon that no one came out
na'-rooted against the PROPOSE
,O"' The City Hall meeting
was also notable in this respect
me silver tongued lawyers
opposed to accepting Govern
, "s"t gifts were not in evidence.
~ until that Court House
a'eeslng ! was under the impress
r" SA mat lawyers, as a general
ts e' would accept anything of
VIZ 0 by the Nation. The guy
a ""o said 1--WE live and learn"
'alniy knew his tomatoes.
a.. me construction of the new
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26

N. B. Rowe, this city. has re-
turned home from a vacation
spent in West virginia.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-26

c,.., ne construction of the new
i Tal' will be a terrific blow
vi.; s"e boys who were always de-
shsa ways and means of
s'ns the interior Of that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
Auxiliary Holds
 State Meet Today

The 57th annual business meet ing of the Connecticut branch of the Women's Auxiliary of the Epis- copal church was held in Trinity parish house, 53 Wall street, New Haven, today from 10 to 3 o'clock. A box lunch was enjoyed and tea an coffee was served. Reports of officers were given and the trien- hial elections held.
 At the morning session one ad- dress was made by Mrs. Kenneth c. M. Stills of Brunswick, Maine, pres ident of the Womens Auxiliary of the province of New England. Mrs. Stills is the wife of the president of Bowdoin College, and is recent ly elected member of the national executive board. Another brief ad- dress was given by Miss Margaret Jefferson, field worker of the Girls Friendly Society of America.
 At the afternoon session opening at 9 o'clock, greetings were deliver, ed by Rt Rev. Frederick G. Bud- long, bishop of this diocese, and a report was made by Miss Mary Louise Pardee of New Haven, chair man of the national executive board. There was also an address on "Vol- unteer Work in the Church" to be given by Miss Ruth Gordon, vice. president of the diocese of Massa- chusettS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
Weddings
Miss Mary Scadden
 Is FareweH Guest

A farewell party was given in honor of Miss Mary Scadden, R. N., at Waverly Inn on Wednesday even- ing. Miss Scadden will leave soon to accept a position at a Hartford hospital.
 Those who attended were: Miss Margaret Harrison and Dr. George McNIann, Patricia King and James Fryer, Margaret Scadden and Paul Archambault, Margaret German and Matthew Mescal, Olive Ryan and Dr. Lacava, Dorothy Casey and James Wallace, Margaret Scully and Dr. J. s. Bernacki of New Haven, Paula KosloSky and pr. John J. Mccarthy, Jr., of Boston, MT. and Mrs. John Grady, Peg Driscolly and Desmond Sullivan, Katherine Kane and Thomas Wagner, Florence Lyons and Ramon Brophy and Mary Scad- den and William Able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

ind West with the club king, and eventually force a diamond lead from his hand.
 Declarer decided to lead trumps, forcing discards, and when the last trump was led, each player held five cards. South had the king and four of diamonds and the queen, nine and. two of clubs. West had discarded three dia- monds, including the jack and ten.
 South now led the diamond king. West was forced to win or let declarer have his game-going trick. He won the trick with hte ace and cashed the queen and then led the club four. Dummy'S eight forced East's jack and South won with the queen.
 Now the club finesse gave South the tenth trick. While there was a chance that the cards might not lie as South hoped, the line of play adopted gave him greater chances of victory.
 Copyright, 1897, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
Won1en's Club Sponsors Marionette ShowT Ton1orrow

A feature Of the Women's Club calendar for the month cf January will be the presentation to be given tomorrow afternoon at the club by Tony Sarg's Marionettes.
 Mrs. Frederick c. Marggrac, pres ident of the Women's Club is member of the patroness list and others include: Mrs. John A. Coe, Mrs. Benjamin s. Coe, Mrs. Edward Kirschbaum, Mrs Robert s. Walk CT, Mrs. IdriS Alderson, Mrs. Johr Foster, Mrs. John R. Freeman, Jr., Mrs. Charles A. Templeton, Mrs. Melville Skiff, Mrs Gordon Somers, Mrs. William Wolff, Mrs. Allan Boardman, Mrs. Donald Post, Mrs. Walter Lowell, Mrs. Frederick Kel- Ter, and Mrs. Lewis G. Merrill.
 Children of the Day Nursury will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

play is to prevent that if possible, and eventually force lead up to the singly guarded honor.
 AS West saw the problem of defense, defeat of the contract rested on getting two tricks in dia- monds, the heart ace and another trick somewhere. That setting trick could be either the club king or some card in partners hand.
 After winning the opening lead, West continued the suit, which South won with the king. De- clarer could not afford to put East in the lead, a Sthat would permit lead through hte diamond king.
 There remained one faint hope of the contract, and that was to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

see the performance through ar arrangements made by the Kiwanis and Lions Clubs.
 Arlene Coffey will be the in- structress at dancing classes which begin tonight at the gymnasium of Crosby high school under the aus pices of the Waterbury Girls club. Miss Coffey is well known for her dancing ability. having appeared in the Civic Theatre production Held Your Hats. During the opening ex- ercises tonight a demonstration of ballroom and stage dancing will be given free of charge to all interested from ' to o'clock at which time class registration will begin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

South could see nine tricks. but the tenth seemed very elusive. West had overcalled with diamonds. and this left South's diamond kind in a very dangerous situation.
 Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
Personal.
Sacred Heart High Seniors Enjoy Their Annual Dance

The Sacred Heart high school ssc,1- for dance was held recently at the school auditorium. Those attending were:
 Betty McGowan, Bob Toffey; Rose Keilty, Owen Carey; Rita Bohan, Eddo Leggett; Victoria Capristo, Albert Santoro; Terry Santoro, Thomas Lawlor; Adeline Spardone, Chick Edwards; Helen Sartoro, Charles Brennan; Mary German,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES E
Beth EL Bridge On
 Wed. Afternoon

The January Dessert Bridge of the Beth Fl Sisterhood will be held at the Beth Fl auditorium in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 12, The affair will be open to the public.
 The committee in charge includes Mrs. I. N. Albert, chairman assisted by Mrs. Louis Greenblatt, Mrs. Harry Brownstein, Mrs. Rudolph Hennick, Mrs. Charles Rosengarten, Mrs. Meyer Shakat, Mrs. Abe Ru- bin, Mrs. Seymon, Mrs. Louis Albert, Mrs. David Traurig, Mrs. Harry Fleisher, Mrs. Sherman Griner and Mrs. Joseph Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT BRIDGE

Top scorers in the new series of Thursday evening sessions of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: Mrs. Joseph McArdle and Mrs. Erwin Hathaway 53; Al Ritucci and Louise Reynolds, 52, and East and West, MT. and Mrs. H. Reynolds, 50 and MT. and Mrs. Earl Mo- Cam, 48.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

John Masefield, Poet Laureate of ngland, presented w. H. Auden to the King at Buckingham Palace khen Auden received the gold medal for poetry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
Personal
photo.

John Diorio, Jr., has resumed his studies at Mount St. Mary's col lege after speningd the holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Diorio of Fairview street.
 Miss Kathleen Murray of High land avenue is spending several days in Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. M. F. Carey of Will low street are spending a few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. William Otterman of South Main street have returned after spending several days in New port, R. I.
 Joseph Coughlan of Cooke street is spending few days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. c. L. Woodside of Pine street have returned after spending the past week with rela- tives in Rutherford, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

EX-AIR OFFICER
 Harlan Thompson, producer of Paramount's "The Big Broadcast of 1938," commanded an aerial squad ron during the World War.