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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-10-13
Ted Balko Again Leads County Huskers
Eligibility
AS Amateur
Questioned
LEADS FIELD BY &c
BUSHELS; COLE MAY
ENTER DISTRICT
Graduated Results on Page Two)

Graduated Results on Page Two)
Ted Balko, the corn pickin'ast
son of the soil that ever ratified
bangboard in these parts, hung
another scalp on his belt We'd
nesday afternoon when he won
the annual Redwood county con-
test at Walnut Grove.
He picked an even 25 bushels
of Wilbur Bakers big Golden
Jewel ears in the allotted 80 min
utes to win over a field of II
powerful huskers.
Lester Cole Of Delhi was second
in the grueling contest with 22.4
bushels. A scant two-tenths of
bushel behind him was Norman
Selke of Milroy, whose 22.2 bu-
shells won him third honors.
Because of an eligibility ques-
ton both Balko and Cole will go to
the district event at Marshall Fri
day, October 81. There appears to
be a rule which bars from district
and state matches huSkers who
have competed in contests spon-
sored by others than the Farmer
and other farm magazines which
underwrite the state and national
classics. Balko entered the
champion of Champions" event
at Fort Dodge, Iowa. last year.
1,5O0 At Contest
Officials at the district contest
will decide upon Balko's status
unless Berry Akers, editor of the
Farmers, should pass judgment
prior to that time.
A bit windy and just on the
chilly edge of warm, the weather.
was as close to ideal for huskers
and spectators alike as could be
expected at this season. A crowd
in the neighborhood of 1900
viewed the spectacle of IL tract
ors creeping slowly along the
neatly marked off corn rows,
with a wagon and feverishly toll
ing cornhusker in their wakes.
Although contestants described
the picking as "tough," all picked
bigger loads than were thrown
last year attesting the quality of
this years corn crop. Balko's
total was five bushels ahead of
the winning load in 1887, while
the twelfth man was only two
bushels under last years winner.
Total weight of Balko's corn
was 1850 pounds, IS pounds bet
ter than Selke's 1875 pounds, the
next highest total. Cole picked
only 1880 pounds but came out
ahead of his Milroy rival by vir-
tue of his cleaner work. He left
only 26 pounds of gleanings and
gathered 7 1I16 ounces of husks,
while Selke left "a pounds be-
hind him and had los ounces of
husks in his load.
Bruins Cleanest Picker
Balko's cleaners picked up only
201a pounds of missed ears and
included only seven ounces of
husks in his 1850 pounds.
Cleanest picker in the field was
Orville Bruins of Lamberton, who
missed only TOUR ana One-nalI
pounds of corn in his rows. Bruins
placed sixth, with a total load of
1,645 pounds, which figured to
pit bushels.
Lining up behind Balko, Cole
and Selke in the standings were
Pete Hagert of Wabasso Cast
years county champ, fourth
with 22.1 bushels; Henry Schmidt,
Walnut Grove, fifth, % bushels;
Bruins; Herman Balko, sixth Red
wood, 20.7 bushels; Herb Panitzke,
Redwood Falls, eighth, 206 bu-
shells; Earl Bryan, Redwood Falls,
ninth, 20.2 bushels; George Ma
gin, Wabasso (last years runner
up) tenth, 1919 bushels; Frank
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-10-13
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

]. I. Swedberg, county agent
and Lenore Golden, home de-
monstration agent, will attend the
annual extension conference at
University Farm, Monday through
Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20

of Rep. Herman P. Kopplemann for the U. s. senatorship and then Tracy told Green:
 "For the good name Of the Amer ican Federation of Labor and the welfare of the workers of our state, I most humbly beg that you recon slider your former action on Augus- tine Lonergan's endorsement"
 The president was told your at- torney generals endorsement of Sen- ator Lonergan is much like his own wishie-washie support of the New Deal.
 And even that half-hearted SUD- port to the senator must have been prompted by the senator's quotation of your own remarks rather than his own words of previous statements to the effect that if returned to the Senate he will continue as in the past.
 This will mean voting for labor bills on the one hand and on the other hand voting to retain in power supreme court which would declare labor laws and other humanitarian acts of Congress unconstitutional.
 Should the party leaders hand the nomination to Sen. Lonergan they will have sad awakening after the November election"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
FINANCE BOARD IN
 SESSION THURSDAY

An adjourned meeting of the board of finance tomorrow afternoon finds another extensive session in the making from the outlook of business to come before the body as summed today.
 Besides numerous routine matters and the consideration of further re- ports on city matters by the control Ter, the board will have to consider two sides of the truck rental pro- position as offered by the board of public works, approving Water bury rates on the one hand, Con- troller Sherwood L. Rowland, cri- tizing Waterbury rates on the other.
 There is in prospect, too; recon sideration of the board of transfer of $8,000 in the street department for past rental of trucks for which payment has been delayed by the controller and for further work by contract for the department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Faces Charges

An 18-year-old Goy. Anthony LaSelva of 103 Scovill street, Is held at police headquarters un- der bonds of $l,000, facing . charge of assault on . 13-year- old boy.
 Arraigned in city court before Judge T. E. Conday today, the boy was given a continuance to July 22. He was arrested yester- day by Lieuts. Ernest Pakul and Patrick Hobart of the vice squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
FEDERAL PRACTICE
 RULES AVAILABLE

New rules of federal practice for the civil procedure of the district courts of the United States, which will be in effect September 1, are available at the Hartford Bar library.
 The library also has volumes 1 and 2 of the new text on the sub ject by Judge Palmer D. Edmunds of Illinois, selected by the supreme court of that state as commission CT to help expedite the work of the co, It.
 The library also has available the Federal Tax Law of 1888 and the Federal Bankruptcy Act, including the Chandler bill, recently passed. The Chandler bill is designed to clarify the definitions of the bank ruptcy act; increase the efficiency of administration; tighten the pro- visions for enforcement of the crim- inal provisions; minimize evasions by bankrupt, and generally modern ize the practical application of the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20

those made here. In such cases the congressman considers himself the representative of the manufacturers and their employees, and frequently devotes much time to conferences with the State department in an effort to present he case for his constituents in the most forceful way possible.
 Labor Groups
 Organized employe groups such as CIO and A. F. of L. labor unions are often in touch with the con- gressmen, to obtain copies of laws affecting the rights of labor, as well as publications of the Labor de- partment.
 Tt is often possible to be helpful to cities and towns anxious to have specific PWA or WPA projects ap- proved, and this has become an irn- portant congressional activity.
 Many miscellaneous requests for assistance come in the congress mans mail, some routine and easy. others unusual and complicated. Among routine requests are those from farmers in search of bulletins of the Agricultural department, and from mothers desiring Children's Bureau publications offering in- struction on children. Unusual re- quests range from an inquiry as to the kind of wood to use in making skis to school boy letter asking material for an article in history or civics. The conscientious con- gressman hates to admit that he cannot fill any request and the chances are that he will come through with the right answer.
 "The Picture"
 While I want to emphasize again that the legislative function must be regarded as the most important, I have reviewed these other activities because I know that they consti- ute an interesting sidelight on the congressional picture"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Constituents Appeal to Their Congressman.
Conferences. Personal Chats, Telephone Calls, Mail
 Feature Daily Life of Legislator, Says Smith

Although the legislative function of a member of Congress is the most important, major part of his work consists of performing many and varied services for constituents, said Cong. J. Joseph Smith at the luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club in The Elton at noon today.
 "The congressman stands in the relation of counsel and personal representative to those residents of his district who have problems re- quiring contact with the govern ment, and who are uncertain how to proceed or who find their ap- preach isn't getting results" said Congressional Smith.
 Conferences
 While in Washington the con- greSsman spends much time in con- ference with government officials. either personally or by telephone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Hartford C. L. U. Sends
 Threat Of Party Bolt
Protests New Deal Leaders Altitude Toward Senator Lonergan; Predict Sad Awakening at Polls
 in November

against Lonergan to prevent the commissioner from seeking the lieu tenant-governorship
 Cummings, it was said, wanted to have his law partner, Attorney Charles Lockwood, Stamford, run for lieutenant-governor this fall.
 A week after Cummings suggested to Tone he seek the senatorship, the labor commissioner announced his candidacy for lieutenant-governor
 The Bristol Young Democratic club, at meeting last night. criticized Lonergan and Senator Francis T. Maloney for failing to back President Roosevelt and en- dorsed Rep. Herman P. Kopplemann. Hartford, for any position he sought.
 A meeting of Democrats of Water ford, Mantle and Lyme last night pledged support to Archibald Me- Neil, Bridgeport, former national committeeman, in his candidacy for the senatorship.
 Tracy sent the president a copy of letter he dispatched to Green, in which he warned
 "The workers and other progress sives in Connecticut are in a mood to teach the so-called double ma chine a lesson by voting for the Socialist candidate for governor, Jasper McLevy, mayor of Bridge port.
 However, loyalty to President Roosevelt and desire to send real New Dealers to Congress is holding their decisions in balance
 Real New Dealers on the Demo- ] cratic ticket will cause them to come down on the Democratic side and a lack of those New Dealers will be the final straw needed to put enough of them on the Socialistic side to defeat the Democrats and elect Re- publicans next November" The union reiterated it's support
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
REGISTRARS CHECK
 CANVASSERS LISTS

Office of the registrars of voters at City Hall is busy spot these days what with checking the regu- lar voting lists with the recanvass of the 32 districts which is being conducted and preparation of the primary lists. Last days for register ing on these lists are near and the time element is the consideration of both Democratic Registrar John T. Derwin and Republican Albert o. Taller where the canvass is con- cerned.
 Additionally, the registrars office is undergoing reconstruction and partition of wood, with both win dows and grilled openings, is being built. The staining job on this was completed today and the door and frame work will be finished this week, 1t Is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
LATITUDE TESTS
 FOR STATE CORN
Experiments Carried on in 20 Centers From Caro-
 lima to Alaska

From South Carolina to Maine in the East and as far north as Palmer, Alaska, in the West, Con- necticut hybrid corn is undergoing latitude tests under direction of the Agricultural Experiment Station at New Haven.
 Seed of three hybrids produced by the Station plant breeders and of Golden Cross Bantam has been sent to 20 stations at differing attitudes on the east and west coasts. The object, according to Dr. w. R. Singleton, plant breeder in charge of the tests, is to find what diff ferent attitudes and growing condi- tions have on the corn.
 Marked variations have already been noted in the first reports. The same kind of corn grows very tall in some places, short in others. The growing period diminishes the farther north one hybrid is planted in the East, but the reverse behavior is true for Alaska.
 Comparing types, Dr. Singleton said that Golden Cross Bantam was planted in mid-March in South Carolina and was picked between June and 15. In Maine, seed of the same variety was planted June II and picked the latetr part of August and first few days of Sep- tember. In Alaska the growing period was approximately 4 months. The corn was planted on May q and no frost had occurred on Sept. g. The highest temperature re- corded in that period was 76 de- grees with minimum of 35 de- grees on several nights.
 Latitudes covered in the tests are from B to 1T degrees on the East, and from 49 to 60 degrees in the West. Before final conclusions can be drawn, results of five years plantings will be recorded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20

While at home during a recess, he continues such contacts, by mail, by telephone and by telegraph. In ad- dition, the congressman's daily mail distributes variety of informative or educational publications of the government, usually by special re- quest of constituents.
 Contacts with the Veterans Ad- ministration are frequent, the con- gressman acting as representative of veterans or their dependents in an effort to hasten action on dis ability claims of the claims of de- pendents for insurance or pension, and can help with advice on federal laws pertaining to veterans.
 Correspondence with American consuls in foreign lands and con- ferences with the Labor department and the State Department on Im- migration cases constitute large share of this kind of activity. Immi- grafton laws call for many papers ard affidavits which are often con- fusing to the average person, and an immigration case may prove long and involved.
 InduStrialists
 Business men and manufacturers correspond constantly with their congressman, requesting copies of laws affecting their activities, ask ing advice or assistance in dealings with government agencies, or seek ing technical or legal publications which may be issued by one or more of the scores of federal offices
 Manufacturers of Connecticut have naturally taken an active in- terest in proposed reciprocal trade agreements with foreign countries which produce goods similar to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
By JACK AMMAN United Press Staff Correspondent

NOHsCu AHCSo 0tdA SOlACSpVAAuCAeJ
 Hartford, Conn.,, July 20. (UP)- The Hartford Central Labor Union today protested to President Roose- welt against the "wishie- -washie" at titude towards the New Deal of U. s. Attorney General Homer S.. Cummings and threatened to bolt the Democratic ticket in the Novem- Der elections.
 The Union, commanding a size able bloc of votes, called on William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, to reconsider his support of conservative U. S.. Senator Augustine Lonergan flor the good name" of the Federation.
 The Union, in a letter to the President, warned the Democratic party would have sad awakening" if it renominated Sen. Lonergan.
 They (party leaders, will then realize" the President was informed, that P. T. Barnum is dead and that the people will no longer pay to be fooled"
 The letter was signed by Peter Tracy, chairman of the ways and means committee of the Union. It followed by 24 hours an endorse ment of Sen. Lonergan by Attorney General Cummings and National Committeeman David E. FitzGerald which left some New Deal quarters here charging "double-crosS."
 Meantime, political observers con- tinued to speculate on what they considered the sudden shift of At- torney General Cummings to the Lonergan side and the calling off ot the purge"
 One faction in the party charged the Cummings group attempted to have State Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone run for the senate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
JOHN ROOSEVELT
 SHARP IN REPLY

Montreal, July 20-(UP)-John Roosevelt, youngest son of the president, has no ambition to fol- low in his fathers foot steps, he said in an interview today. And because he was not interested in politics, he added, he saw no rea- son why he should comment on whether the president would seek a third term.
 Asked his cpirion concerning the recent Saturday Evening Post ar- ticle "Jimmy's get it." John replied: "The purpose of the article was quite obvious. I don't think it should be dignified by any com- ment from me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Back Home

After several weeks of con- valescence in St. Raphaeps hos pital, New Haven, former Police Supt. George M. Beach has re- turned to his home in Watertown. He suffered a heart attack while attending an executive committee meeting of the Connecticut State Police Chiefs association in New Haven, several weeks ago. His name had been on the hospital danger list for considerable time. Chief Beach is now reported quite well, and says he feels fit to carry on for 20 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
CUSTOMS LAW IN
 CANADA MONDAY

Buffalo, N. Y, Jul.' 20-(UP)-A new customs law, requiring a 48- hour stay in Canada before Amer ican citizens are eligible to bring in a maximum of $100 worth of personal goods duty-free, will be- come effective Monda.1. The an- nouncement was made today by Martin o. Bement, collector of cus- toms for the port of Buffelo. The law, which also limits such duty- free importations to one month, was signed by President Roosevelt June 25. A similar law is in effect in Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Tragedy Suit

The $10,000 Common, Pleas Court action of Bertha H. Mann of Bethlehem against Thomas Venditto of Southington, based on the accidental death of Harry N. Mann, late of Wood bury, was withdrawn today and reported settled. No settlement terms were revealed.
 Nam, was killed in an acci- dent on Meriden road, near Joe Francis junk yard, March 21, 1887, involving a car driven by Venditto. The plaintiff sued as administratrix of his estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
CIO Meets

Union employees of the Ameri- can Brass company met last night at 103 Green street to hear a dis cussion of the program as ob- served by the Waterbury Brass Workers union and the c. I. O.
 Speakers were John J. Driscoll, financial secretary of the union; William c. F'eltman, William Chi ariello, secretary of the Textile Workers local of Yonkers, N. Y; Alex Cashin, regional director of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Work CTS union; and Vincent Nana- wicki who soke in Lithuanian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
FERRARA IS HELD

New London, Conn, July 20- UP)-Fred Ferrara, Providence, was held today under $l5,000 bond on a charge of larceny in connec- ton with loss of $4000 by Park Slate, Waterford, several months ago.
 Presented in police court, Ferar- ra was granted continuance until July 27 to obtain counsel. He was returned here yesterday from Troy, N, Y,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Reminder

Those members of the Chatfield Guards Veteran association who are to attend the governors day celebration at the National guard camp at Mantle Sunday, will leave the local armory by bus at 8:30. All who wish to go are to get in touch with Joseph Stanley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
PLANE FOR LEE TRACY

Hollywood, July 2o-(UP)-An airplane was chartered today by Lee Tracy, movie actor, to take him and Mrs. Helen Thomas, San Francisco divorcee, to Yuma, Ariz, to be married.
 Immediately after the wedding they planned to fly back and leave by Union Pacific train tonight for New York to sail for England on honeymoon. Tracy will play the lead in Idiots Delight" on the London stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Girl Missing

Local police were today asked by Cheshire authorities to assist in the search for Miss Hannah Everett, 16, colored, who is miss ing from her home in that town. She was last seen dressed in @ polo blouse and gray suit. She was also wearing glasses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Blame Boys

Idlers were blamed for damage to the front door of the B. w. Tinker grammar school, which was reported to police today. De- tective Lieutenants William F. Pollard and William Foley said that the lock on the door had been sprung, but apparently no other damage had been caused. Numerous complaints have been received with regard to a group of boys who spend their time in the vicinity of the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20
Spotlighting Brass City News
Exemption

Officials of the New Haven rail- road announced today commuta- tion fares on the system would not be increased on July 25 when coach fares are increased one- half cent per mile in accordance with the recent rulng of the in- terstate commerce commission.
 The announcement also stated that other fares such as excursion and rail fares for Pullman travel would not be increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-20

and it's marked at July Clearance Saving that you simply cannot afford to up The The bedroom that well within all
The Washington times., 1938-04-01
Refugee Plan Makes
HeadWay

rWENTY nations at this writing have signified their
willingness to join with the United States in recev-
ing refugees from racial and religious persecution in
various dictator-ridden countries.
Err,oo U:u The nations agreeable to the plan
Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile,
]'"S "O''' Colombia, the Dominican Republic,
Ell Salvador France, Great Britain, Guatemala, Haiti
Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay,
Peru, Sweden, Uruguay and Venezuela. Italy has
jected the invitation of Secretary of State Hull because
Of "we-known and precise detectives in internal and
International politics"
1talys action is to be regretted, think and
the complaints that here is scheme to dump lot of
destitute people, including number of undesrables,
nations already struggling with unemployment and
other economic troubles of their own.
There is something in these complaints But the
United States always has extended hand to the OPP
pressed of other nations and that is big for
the greatness and power of the United States
We think the verdict of history will be that this Roose-
veltHull proposal for concert of free nations to do
what they could for these victims of despotism and
prejudice wise, gracious and generous act of
Christian charity
he Daily
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

just Havana's way Of doing
things!
DONATED BY WORKMEN
The diamond was purchased
and donated by the contractors
and workmen of the building,
and another interesting point is
that its 80 facets coincide ex-
actly with the nautical points Of
the compass. Another feature
of the building is a series Of
panels between the main en-.
trance doors. One of the panels
commentaries the charge of
Theodore Roosevelt and his
Rough Riders up San Juan hill.
The National Casino is q
beautiful building. It is the
type Of place that demands gala
clothes and a gala mood OF its
visitors. ....