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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13

''He's no moss-back, Don, He's a
perfect example of what they used
to call scholar and a gentleman.
But he'll never know how superbly
that quotation fits our case. Father
told me once, back in the days when
he was fighting the thought of our
marriage, that to survive, house
must be built upon rock.
" Safe upon the solid rock the ugly
houses stand;
Come and see my shining palace
built upon the sand!'
''Don't you see what / meant"
81 see that you don't regard me
as possessing the comfortable sta
bility of rock, my dearl"
"You possess it in the essentials"
replied Nora soberly, (which is all
that matters; and you've got the
lovely changing quality of the sand,
as well. When ! was small girl
Dad took me to the sea one sum-
mer. / used to sit four hours on the
beach, Don, and with a wee tin
shovel lift off layer after layer of
damp sand; and every layer was
different from the one before-like
beautiful fabrics woven in varying
patterns. It used to fascinate me
because never knew what the next
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13

with switches, clubs and even TOM
ahawks. When he reached the end
he dropped to the ground, uncon-
scious.
The Indians then displayed how
unselfish they were by turning him
over to other Ohio tribes. He ran
the gantlet seven times, was tor
tureG at the stake four times and
each Indian took advantage to lay
the punishment on hard. But al
though his body was battered and
he was felled time and again by
tomahawk blows and burned with
torches, he lived-and finally made
his escape.
When his wounds had healed, he
set out again hunting and killing
Indians.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13

NEW YORK. Georges Bonnet,
IN Frances new foreign minister,
has been vigorous advocate of a
Pritish-French-Am alliance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13
CHAPTER x-Continued

II
His mother stopped to caress the
soft, fair hair; and Don said gently:
II stand rebuked, Nora. Now III
be reasonable What's your idea?"
"This," she told him. Lets buy
that barn, Don, and by degrees Gas
we have the money!, make it into
home. To quote old Tom Little
field, the carpenter at the Port, It
was built at time when folks built
honest It was built to stand. Ill
admit that it's not beautiful. The
cupola with its ridiculous colored
windows is an eye-sore, of course;
but it can be taken down"
"You mean that darling little
house on top of the old barn, Num-
my?" Young Donald spoke quickly,
in alarm. II love that cunning lit
tie house, Mummy. Daddy and me
climbed up there once, didn't we,
Daddy? We saw the lighthouse way,
way out to sea; and big steam
er! Everything looked so kind OF
cheerful. Daddy 'splained it was
because the windows are such pref
ty colors. Daddy liked it too, Num-
my. Don't you let anybody take it
DOWN."
Said Don, who had the wisdom
never to laugh when his small son
was serious: "The cupola remains.
It can be our watch tower. What,
my darling" he asked of Leonora,
sis a mans castle without its watch
tower?"
For the first time in fifteen min
utes Nora drew a breath OF sheer
relief. Don was won! His imagina-
ton had started working, and once
that got going there was no stop
ping him. For six years she had
been an accomplishing nomad. Life,
despite its ups and downs, its some
times terrifying hardships, had been
rich, and colorful, and adventurous;
but there were times when, woman
like, she had dreamed of possessing
a real home, even though she knew
(being Don Mason's wife) that they
would occupy it only periodically.
And her dream was to come
true! Nora laughed, a laugh so joy
Gus and unguarded that Don real
lied for the first time, perhaps,
how courageously his wife had re-
linquished her own dreams that his
might be fulfilled. The knowledge
brought him sense of his own un-
worthiness. He said, voice husky:
"I'm moron, Nora-a dumbbell
Ia complete washout. hadn't an
idea that you were missing any
thing. With me, you know, home is
simply where the heart is II ought
to have understood that woman
feels differently needs some place
to call her own. Why didn't you
tell me? I'm only q laundering man,
darling, but love you and l haven't
meant to be self-centered. Of course
we'll buy that barn if it's what you
want and there's sufficient cash on
hand to pay for it! Come on, kid
dies! Let's take a look at our fu-
ture home. Your mamma is more
than wonder, Jimsy. She's some
thing that's utterly impossible to de-
scribe, and we don't deserve her.
Watch out, Nora! Here's the big
wave you prophesied while ago."
Don's warning came too late.
There was a rush-a scramble
wall of anguish from James Lam
bert Mason. Safe on the dunes the
baby pointed seward to where his
small, red shoe: tiny, fearless
craft amid the breakers, was set
ting sail across the broad Atlantic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13
GulIible Monarch

Abdul-Aziz w, who was sultan
of Morocco from 1894 until he was
deposed in 1909 because of his un-
limited extravagances, is believed
to have been the most gullible
monarch of modern times. Sever
al years after his retirement, he
learned, much to his amazement,
that pianos, motorcars and strings
of pearls did not have to be pur-
chased by the dozen.-Collier's
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13

Large needles-four-strand Of
string, pearl cotton or wool-a
simple stitch! You'll knit this
blouse in no time. Pattern 1909
contains directions for this blouse
and plain knitted skirt in sizes
1913 and 38-40 Gall in one pat
term; illustrations of blouse and
stitches.
Send IS cents in stamps or coins
(coins preferred) for this pattern
to The Sewing Circle, Needlecraft
Dept, 81 Eighth Ave-, New York.
Please write your name, adj
dress and pattern number plainly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13
Men LOVE GIRLS
WITH PEP

n you are poppy and full Of fun, men win in
vite you to dances and parties. BUT, il you
interested. Men don't like quiet girls.
For three generations one woman has told
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Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It
helps Nature tone up the system, thus lessen
ing the discomforts from the functional dis
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Make note NOW to get bottle Of world
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OUT FAIL from your druggist more than
million women have written In letters re-
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Why not try LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13
Leaders in Music

In music Austrians are leaders.
They are musicians and compos-
ers Of the light music of the
school of Vienna which gave the
world its romantic operetta, and
also of the heavier, soldier music
which with Austrians, however, al
ways has the soul and sentiment
that have been traditions with them
since the time of Franz Shubert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-05-13
;EIephant Remembers

An elephant walked along a road
near Rangpur, Bengal, man in a
garden shouted and made faces at
it. The beast ambled into the gar
den, but the mahout restrained it
while the mocker fled to safety.
When the elephant returned along
the road the same night it rushed
at its tormentor's house and badly
damaged it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
TEA WILL HELP MISSION GROUP Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Scene of Social
 Tomorrow

Mrs. Anna BIoomquist of New Bri- tain, president of the Hartford Dis trict Women's Missionary Society (ANgustana Synod), will be tho speaker at a Missionary, Silver Tea tomorrow evening in the Zion Evan- gelical Lutheran church on Cherry street. There will also be other num- bers on the program, which has been arranged by Mrs. Axel Forsell, pres ident of the local Missionary So- ciety, which is sponsoring this silver tea. All the income will go to mis- sion work carried on in the United States and abroad by the Augustana Synod.
 Rev Leonard I. Johnson of Meri- den and Rev. Wilbert E. Benson of Ansonia were the instructors at Teachers Training Course in the Zion Evangelical Luctheran church on Cherry street last evening for the benefit of Sunday school teachers and others. This was the, second in series of sessions being held for teachers in Augustana Synod churches in the Waterbury area. The first was held Monday evening of last week in the Salem Lutheran church of Naugatuck. Teachers were present from Ansonia, Meriden, Naugatuck, and Waterbury. Rev. Benson spoke on "The Word of God" and Rev. Johnson on '1The Pupil" Rev. E. Einar Kron, local pastor conducted the devotions. Coffee was served by the local teachers, with the following in charge, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg, Edith Grahn, Astrid Swanson and Alice Gustafson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
GYM FOR SCHOOL SOUGHT BY CLUB
East End Members to Ask for Wading Pools at
 Hamilton Park

The East End Community club last night voted to ask the school department to establish a gymna- sium at Anderson school. The club will also ask the park department to build wading pools at Hamilton park next summer for the benefit of young children.
 Eugene Sullivan, Charles Stein, Raymond Burke and Edward Reed were named members of a commit tee to approach the two city boards.
 The club will enter team in the Washington Park Community house house basketball league.
 Plans for the clubs Christmas party for East End children were announced. The committee in charge consists of William J. Cavanaugh, chairman; Joseph Geghan, Paul Kunkel, Edward Bolger, George Sla- ter, William Foley, Charles Stein, Harry Corden, Adolph Raymond, James Sheehan, John Mcclure, AL fred Wiehn, Mrs. Harry X. Cashin, Mrs. Joseph Phelan, Mrs. R. H. Miller, .MTs-. Raymond. Burke, Mrs James Green, Miss Helena Mcclure, and Miss Marion Blewitt. The com- mittee will meet Monday night in the Geghan Motors show rooms, 1844 East Main street, to set the date and place for the party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
h The Local 7heaters
STATE.

Theatergoers have until Thursday evening to view Warner Brother; sensational hit Angels with Dirty Faces" starring James Cagney ano Pat O'Brien with an impressive SUD- porting cast headed by the ''Deac End" kids: also Swing That Cheer" with Tom Brown, Constance Brown and Andy Devine, at the Warner Brothers State theater.
 From the makers of such comedy successes as Topper" and 'Merrily We Live" comes the screens mer- riest adventure of the year ''There Goes My Heart" co-starring Fred eric March and Virginia Bruce and boasting supporting cast of Patsy Kelly and Alan Mowbray, two fa- vorite comedians, fancy Carroll Eugene Palette and Etienne Girar- dot.
 This fast-moving story of the gay adventures of two people who tried to run away from love will make the happiest screen entertainment you've seen. It opens it's engage ment at this theater on Friday and will positively be shown four days only, thus concluding its engage ment on Monday evening.
 When a beautiful girl throws away a million dollars, deserts heI yacht for a bargain basement just to find out. that you can have 6 barrel of fun eating harnburgers riding subways and falling in love with a guy to whom she has always been just headline then there's bound to be plenty of comedy SC make a dats to attend the opening performance his Friday at the State.
 And for your further enjoyment the management will present the thrilling drama illegal Traffic. J. Carol Naish and Mary Carlisle familiar to theatergoers as the stars of many racket pictures, will be seer together again in the co-starrinp leads of this film which exposes the getaway and shakedown" racket Robert Preston who scored his first hit in the recent King of Alcatraz' which also included Naish and Miss Carlisle in its cast, completes the leading trio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
POWER TO RAISE GREAT ARMY
POLES

Tomorrow night the Loew Poll Stage will be the Scene of another outstanding Broadway vaudeville show. Included in this weeks array of star talent are Del-Rio and Co.,, famous novelty dancers who have won fame both here and abroad for their clever tap routines; Loretta Layston, feet of blues; Steve Col hns, the human top sensation; Pat Hogan, celebrated Irish tenor; Ken- ny, Shaw and Ives, jugglers and acrobats supreme; and concluding this grand lineup of entertainers are June Martone and her high stepping troupe of lovelies, direct from Billy Roses famous Casa Man. ana.
 Gus Meyers and the Loew Poli Theater orchestra provide the scin- tillating musical background for this stage show, which will be pre- screen attractions, with no advance in prices for this combination stage and screen event.
 All the thrills of the "big top," the color and excitement are cap- tured with exceptional realism in "Peck's Bad Boy With the Circus" |" the feature screen attractions, built around George w. Peck's renowned boy hero of American literature.
 Expert performers, trained anil nal acts and a corps of able techni- cal advisors were employed to achieve this remarkable atmos- phere. A complete circus show, conn., prising the spectacular Escalante high-wire balancers, the noted Pima family and the colorful Liberty Horse act and variety of sensa- tonal performers, is seen in the picture.
 'Peck's Bad Boy With the Circus" brings to the screen Tommy Kelly in his first picture since his debut in 'The Adventures of Tom Saw yer" Ann Gillis, also of From Saw yer" fame, has the top featured role, with Edgar Kennedy, Benita Hume, Spanky Mcfarland and Louise Beavers in important char acterizations.
 The second smash feature pre- sents popular James Dunn in the thrilling drama of Shadows Over Shanghai" a daring tale of intrig- uing mystery surrounding the ori- ent.
 Portraying the feminine lead op- posite Dunn is lovely Linda Gray.
 Attractions coming to a trillm- phants close this evening include Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney and the whole Hardy Family in Out West With The Hardy's" and "Up The River" with Preston Foster. Tony Martin and Phyllis Brooks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
STRAND

Performances this evening at the Warner Brothers Strand theater conclude the engagements of Room Service" starring the Marx Brothers with Lucille Ball, Ann Miller, Frank Albertson and an all star support ing cast; also Juvenile Court" with Paul Kelly. Rita Hayworth and Frankie Darro and His Gang.
 Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooney both veterans of the screen will en- certain Strand theatergoers for three days starting witt. perform ances tomorrow afternoon during the presentation of their first CO., starring vehicle "Stablemates'' which will be seen as the headliner of this fine bill.
 The picture is played against the dramatic background of Q race track. and unfolds the stirring story of the friendship which exists be- tween a once famous veterinary and q stable boy. It is similar to ''The Champ the memorable pietlsTe WH'ch the6teKzeaft Nlli t4'llsi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

starred Beefy with Jackie Cooper.
 Beery plays the role of the veter- mary. in trouble with the law, who comes to the aid of Rooney when the boy becomes the owner of a thoroughbred. Offering opportuni- ties for broad comedy and some starkly dramatic scenes reminiscent of his characterizations with Marie Dressler, it is tailor-fnade role for Beery and one which cinema lovers will thoroughly enjoy.
 Rooney has role which tests his acting ability to the utmost. Differ ing in every respect from his char acterizations in the Judge Harcy Family series. his portrayal of al stable boy demands understanding and an appreciation of dramatic values.
 In the supporting case are Arturh Hoho, Margaret Hamilton and Mar jorie Gateson.
 In addition to this hit the man. agement will present Vacation From Love- with Dennis OsKeefe and Florence Rice seen In the CO., starring leads. The film depicts the laughable difficulties of a young married couple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

Congratulations .. The Tower learns that Mr. and Mrs Pierce S. Corden of Wall street celebrated their 3Sth wedding anniversary on Monday and hastens to join the many who will wish this weknown and we'll liked East End couple many happy returns ot the day.
 And while in a mood to shake the hand and pass the compliment we pause to pay respects to old and valued friends-NTr and Mrs. Gunther E. Mathes who on Sunday just past quietly observed their l4th we'd ding anniversary at their home in Thomaston Many happy returns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

Paul Devino of Euclid Avenoo 21 yesterday. The
 lineup forms to the right girls! The Triangle Club honors me with two Annie Oakes for the basketball game and dance they'll sponsor Friday night at the North End Thanks boys and plenty of baskets and dancers to you . . Hyme Rabinovich and Bob Galr ot Naugatuck spent four days last week Wlliamsport Penn their home town . . Dorothy Parkin of the North Woodbury Parkns spending the winter in Sanford Fa the celery center of the world However she still prefers Connect cut and who doesn't Bill Gibson, Ed Murray Joe Riley and Herb Clark vacationing in Miami Fla When those boys get together it's setup hard to beat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

cally she is pulled more and more toward the United States with conclusion of the new reciprocal trade acts.
 Already, of course, presumption of full American support in the Pacific has lain behind all Cana dian defense plans. Under new unified North Americana bloc, ob- servers visualize that Canada eventually may reciprocate for U. S. protection with increased Dominion forces, notably for Att lantic seaboard use.
 In time Great Britain might even be relieved of responsibility for the safety of Canada under such continental program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

A recent survey by the defense department of Canada showed ap- proximately T50 shadow plants" in the country capable of manu- featuring war supplies.
 During the last war, 500 Cana dian factories from Halifax to Vancouver sent 62,000,000 shells overseas.
 Around $65,ooo,O00 was spent on rapid ship construction.
 Indications from Ottawa are that Canada, whose defenses so far have cost only s per capita, may henceforth shape her military policies in conformity with those of the United States.
 Politically, Canada remains at- tached to England, but econorni-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

Saved from burning plane. The motor Of seapane ploted by naval flyer roared nosy over the
 flying field at Pensacola Fla, where Private Albert Smith, of the Marine Corps, on duty sentry on February morning in 1921 From time to time other planes skinned the waters of Pensacola Bay rose into the air to circle the naval reservation and de- scended to safe landings the water again Suddenly the plane piIoted by Machinists Mate P. M. Phelps went into cratic spin and crashed to the flying field inprisonng the pilot Almost at the same instant the gasoline tank exploded and the plane burst into flames Without moments hesitation, and without knowing whether the pilot alive or dead, Smith hurried to the burning plane worked his way under the wreck age cut the pilot loose and dragged him out The plane famed like finder and both Phelps and his rescuer badly burned Before they clear of the wreck age however second gasoline tank exploded spraying both men with the flaming liquid but fortunately both recovered from the ordeal At that tme such safety aids as asbestos suits to protect fire fighters from flames not in general use. Smith could have per- formed his full duty by merely seeking help in the emer gency His heroic conduct was "abOve and beyond the call to duty" and he awarded Congressional Medal of Honor When the medal was pinned on his uniform some months later Smith serving in the West Ines carrying out his duties in the traditional of the Soldiers of the Sea. Log of the U. s. Marines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

NaI reg I'm c last?" It is a que stion, of course, which has two a spec c t S- economic and po- litical.
 First. the econ- onic. Economists have predicted that Germany, running in viola tion of most eco- homie laws would crack sooner than this. Without an odoN,1ofa cro1rl re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

Janice Norton had grand time tobogganing on the banks of Fulton park after the recent snowstorm Harry Stover taking ski lessons end falls regularly these days Paul DeCicco, New Yorker and former Wa terburian arrived in the Brass City in time to christen his new car with the Captain Bill Duggan of the police department is bluecoat whom newSpapermen would go out of their way to help The glove fits the other hand too Art Petrucci is working like demon trying to sign up members for the Eagles The Gamma Sigma Tau sorority members are looking for ward to gala Christmas party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

units can be called into action at any time.
 There is also naval reserve, strength of which is kept secret, but which probably includes around 5000 men.
 POWER TO RAISE
 GREAT ARMY
 Finally, Canada has power under its mitilia act to raise an indefinitely vast army, but this power has never yet been exercised.
 The act authorizes the Governor General by Order-in- Council to im- pose a "levy en masse" if Canada is invaded, ordering all males from IS to 60 years of age, not exempted or disqualified by law, to serve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
BOARD APPOINTS
 MISS CREENLEAF
Successor to Vera ConlOng at LeavenwOrth Named
 Yesterday

Florence Greneleaf was appoint ed to succeed Vera A. Conlong, teacher of homee economies in Leav- enworth high school, at meeting of the board of education yester- day afternoon. Miss Conlong re- signed. Miss Greenleaf had been teaching in elementary schools.
 On recommendation of Supt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon, the name of Mary F., DeMatteo was placed on the waiting list of teach CTS for special class work. Her name was transferred from the kindergar- ten waiting list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
SKID!
Good Evening.

Watch out! going around corners, Hold tight and onto your lid, Easy does it on those brakes, You're riding for skid! Digging your heels does no good, Let the driver do the steering, Whoops! down the hill you go In more or less free gearing. Oh! the joys of winters first snow! As up and down hills you dip, And between the top and the bottom Dear folks, there's many slip. Watch out! mind your wheel! You just missed that truck, you did! Over the humpy streets you go Riding for skid.
 EM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
To odays Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Problems on Comic Page.

1. True. Blond hair is finer and blonds have more hair than bru- nets.
 2. False. What whales spout that appears to be water is their breath cooled by the air.
 3. False. The post card was firsi used in Prussia.
 4. False. Cashew nuts grow OK trees in tropical America.
 5. True. Free Negroes could own slaves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
Ingratitl1de.

Ingratitude There may have been moments, since Edgar Bergen had his Mccarthy mechanized to include practically everything but appetite that Bergen has had to conclude he has conured up Frankenstein. While rehearsing with his pine-knot touper the other day. Bergen waved his finger in front of the animated picket post He accidentally gged the gadget that the brash dumms aw and caught his
 finger between the blocks of wood Charlie had bit the hand that = in sense = feeds him!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29
YOUTH WRITES STORIES

Young though he is, fourteen year-0ld Ronnie Sinclair. appearing as Young scrooge in MetrO-G Cold wyn.hEayer's ':A Christmas Carol" hes already written elegen short stories end uf&s t|isn f'fIE t61f.s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-29

Rev. Dr. John D. Skilton preached his farewell in St. Peters Church in Cheshire Sunday. His resignation becomes effective Thursday of this week and after that date he will reside in Fairfield recep- ton n honor of his IA years of diligent service in Cheshire will be held tonight at which civic patriotic 1r I Sifon has made Iegon of friends in CheShire and has played an important role i'm all community activities there. His place will be hard to fill.