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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
CHOIR CHANGES
 DATE OF PARTY
St. Joseph's Singers Pick July 10 for Outing at
 Lake COmpOunce

The date of the annual private outing of the senior choir of St. Joseph's church has been changed to July 10 at Lake Compounce in Bristol, it was announced at the last summer meeteing of the unit last evening in the choir rooms.
 In event of rain on that date the affair will be held July IT at the same resort. William Klimas, Mrs. Magdalen Karinauskas, Joseph Coskie, Mary Kaseta and Al and Val Markus comprise the committee in charge.
 Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, pastor. Rev. Benedict Guaronskas and Rev. A. Edward Gradeck will be guests of honor along with student choir members, and Norbert Aleksis, Ed ward Jenusaitis of Niagara univer- sity and Alden Gurklis of Mariana polls.
 The choir also voted to sing at the Federation picnic at Linden park, Union City, July 30.
 The sixth annual Connecticut Lithuanian Catholics field day will be held at Lake Compounce Sept. II. The choir sports committee for that day will include William Xiii mas, Anthony Meklimevich and Pe- ter Zalinskas.
 Last evening the regular collec- ton was taken up for the Lithu- anian Arament fund. No more re- hearsals of the choir will be held until September 6 when practice will be begun for the song festival to be offered at the Worlds Fair in New York, September 10, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22

mum of 15 per 1000 in 1928, a total range of only about 1.S per 1000. The statisticians further point out that high degree of control has been achieved with regard to scarlet fever, measles, whooping cough, rheumatic fe- yer, and a number of relatively less important diseases.
 Influenza
 While declaring that Americans today are enjoying a health se- curlty undreamed of by their grandfathers, the statisticians nevertheless refer to the influen- ga epidemic of 191s-1919 as point ing to the fact that lat least one serious risk is still with us" They declare that as yet there is no assurance that the country would today be in a much better position than it was in 1918-1919 to combat the disease in its viru- lent form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
Influenza Looms As
 Serious Health Risk
Epidemic of l0l8-lo1o Overshadows Predictions on 4 Health Security Increase Expected in Death Rate

A rise in the American crude death rate to IA per 1000 from about II per 1000 as currently registered in this country, is fore- cast within the next two or three decades by the statiSticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. This eventual rise in the country's mortality is predi- cated upon the increasing pro- portion of old people in the gen. eral population.
 Epidemics
 This increase in the death rate. the statisticians point out, will take place although mortality from such epidemic diseases as cholera, yellow fever and typhus, has been practically eliminated, and the longtime campaign against tuberculosis has been eminently successful. They state that, even on the assumption of an expectation of life at birth of 70 years, within the next two or three decades, a permanent death rate of IA per 1000 is the best that can be expected in the popu- lation.
 "It is inevitable that in the near future we shall see our crude death rate creep up and gradually approach some such figure as that" the statisticians say. "This does not mean that we are con- fronted with a return to the : highest mortality rate prevailing in the past. The death rates at each age of life, in making this estimate are considered as con- stant, or even somewhat improv- ed.
 "The effect of the change in the age distribution of the popu- lation will bring about higher crude death rates despite im- proved mortality"
 Gains Made
 In the fight against disease, the statisticians explain, the greatest and surest gains have been made in the field of communicable dis eases, especially those that com- monly run an epidemic and often cyclical course, such as the bu- bonic plague, cholera, smallpox, yellow fever, malaria, typhoid fe- yer, typhus and diphtheria. So well controlled are these diseases that any large-scale epidemic to- day, the statisticians declare, would be chargeable to almost criminal negligence on the part of those in authority" It is es- 2ecially these epidemic diseases that formerly caused not only very high death rates, but also very violent fluctuations. So, for example, the death rates in Bal timore in the period 1872 to 1890 ranged from a minimum of 16.9 per 1000 in 1840 to a maximum of 39.3 per 1000 in 1919. Even from one year to the next, vio- lent jumps in the death rate oc- cured; for example, in 1923, the death rate was 30.6, from which figure it dropped to POI per l. GOO in 1924. In contrast with this, since 1927 the death rates in Baltimore have ranged from . minimum of 13.2 per 1000 for both 1892 and 1883, to a maxi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
"HOld for WOlcOtt"

Arraignment in Wolcott town court on charges of breach of the peace faces two men and two women who were arrested last night by Constables Roland Brown and Raymond Leavenworth.
 The four were taken to the Waterbury police station after their arrest on Meriden road. They were taken into custody af- ter allegedly creating a disturb ance.
 Those arrested gave their names as follows: Philip Garner, g, of Southington; Albert Goodell, 30, of Morningside avenue; w. s. Farley, of Giles street; and Flor ence Dudley, of Giles street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
MUSIC FESTIVAL
 UNIT REHEARSES

Waterbury members of the large chorus which will sing at the Sil- vermine music festival will hold a rehearsal at 7:45 o'clock tonight at the state armory.
 The chorus will sing with the New York Philharmonic Symphony orchestra during the festival pro- gram. All local members of the chorus are urged to be present at the rehearsal tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
Circus Echoes

The circus was gone today and police announced with relief that no complaints had been received and that no trouble at the grounds had been reported.
 Extra policemen were on traf- fic duty near the grounds and at the circus lot. In addition there were plain clothesmen on duty in the crowds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22

Francisco, Cal, was chiel marshal of the days program
 The 1928 class members dressed as Snow White and the 200 dwarfs," while the class of 1882 drove through Harvard Square with a miniature locomotive. Altogether over 50 classes participated in the fun making.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
Reckless (?)

Theodore Zander, 27, of Tor lington, was arrested today on a reckless driving charge. Police said he was the driver of car involved in a serious acci- dent several months ago.
 zander was released from the hospital recently after a lengthy stay. He was badly injured in the crash.
 Also arrested today was Pa5luale Tarullo, of 64 Dikeman street, who is charged with failure to grant the right of way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
4,OOO HARVARD MEN
 ATTEND CLASS DAY

Cambridge, Mass, June 22.-(UP)
 Over 4000 Harvard graduates par ticipated in the mile-long alumni parade and confetti battle today as the features of the annual class day.
 The honor class was that of 1913, celebrating it's 18th anniversary. One member, Alan J. LoWrey of San
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
Business Social

J. E. Smith 6 Co, and the Wood Conversion Co., were hosts to a gathering of 60 contractors, carpenters, architects and buildars at a dinner last night at The Elton.
 J. Francis Smith and Edmund s. Smith of the lumber company and Richard Donnelly of the Wood Conversion Co.,, were the speakers. Types of inside wall finish and of insulation were on display.
 A social program followed the dinner and exhibit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
EAGLES ATTACK CAT, DOG

Paskenta, Cal. (UP)-Eagles arc making life miserable for pets on the Horse Pincer ranch near here. Recently one nearly wiped out nine lives of the ranch cat at one fell swoop, while on another day four atts scked the ranch dog, whose howls finally brought a rancher who, drove of the eagles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-22
PIGEON SETS FIRE TO BARN

Canton, N. Y, - U.PD-A pigeon caused fire which destroyed $3,- 900 bar on the farm of Fred Scott, near here. The bird, frightened by Scott's entrance into the barn at night, knocked a lantern from his hand, setting fire to the hay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
AN ABLE HIGHWAY COMMISSION

There probably will be general feeling of satis- faction with the appointments made to the Interna- tional Highway Commission by President Roosevelt Alaska has been given excellent representation. Men have been named who know the Territory and are conversant with it's history it's present condition and its needs for future development
 Warren G. Magnuson Chairman of the group, is the Congressman from the Seattle district of Wash ington State He has taken leading role in bringing about consideration for the highway and has worked hand in hand with Alaskas own delegate in Congress Anthony j. Dmond, on Alaska problems and in furthering the Territory's program of development
 Thomas Riggs. as every one in the north knows is a former Governor of the Territory and a with broad knowledge of Alaska and keen vision of its future prospects He serves now on the International Boundary Commission with Noel J Ogilvie, the Cana dian representative and the work of this Commission has done much to cement the friendly feeling that exists between Canada and the United States He will doubtless prove a strong figure on the Highway Commission
 pr. Ernest Gruening. Director of the Division of Territories and Island Possessions in the Interior De- parment; Donald Macdonald of Fairbanks and James w Carey of Seattle Vice President of the Washington Society of Professional Engineers the other three members of the five-rnan Commission.
 pr. Gruening, who is in the Territory has acquired a deep interest in Alaska since becoming head of the Territories department. He is of the strongest supporters of the Alaska development program and sees great future for the north with additional transportation facilities
 MT Macdonald, locating engineer for the Alaska Road Commission, is known as the father of the International Highway" He is one of the men who ago possibilities in extending the road from the States to Alaska and through the years he has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
LOOK FOR THE HORNS

Day after tomorrow, the hunters will be taking to the woods the deer season opening Saturday. Every weekend from until November Is will the trek into the open spaces in pursuit of venison
 Of course, there will be hunters out other days of the week, too, but it is weekends with the cessation of business when the army of hunters go afield; when something you moving in the brush might be man instead of the deer you looking for.
 Alaska is fortunate in having few hunting acci- dents Most Alaskans know how to handle gun; few get buck fever" and shoot at moving objects which they can't identify But it is still good advice to be careful Only buck deer may be taken, and the warning of the officials though trite is still sound
 DON'T SHOOT UNTIL YOU CAN SEE THE HORNS!"
 No one needs a deer urgently to take chances shooting just for luck and then find out the nov ing object another hunter. Let's keep Alaska s woods safe place to hunt. If hunters must take chances, let them take them elsewhere not in Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
ALASKA AS HOST"

With two conventions coming north next year he National Editorial Association and the Distric Rotary Conference-Alaska is gaining attention at meeting place. Commenting on the forthcoming Ro ary sessions the Seattle PoSInelligencer under thu tile Alaska AS Host" makes the point as follows
 Delegates from Washington, Oregon, Brit ish Columbia and Alaska have picked Juneau as the focal point of the Pacific Northwest regional conference of International Rotary next year.
 Rotary clubs of Ketchikan Alaska and Prince Rupert B. C., will join with the Ju- Rotarians in playing host.
 It is pleasing instance of cooperation in hospitality across international borders-the sort of friendly spirit that Rotary has displayed worldwide.
 And the fact that Alaska gets a regional convention is worthy of note
 As time goes on-as air service supple ments sea service, and as the eventual inter national highway makes it possible for Ameri- can tourists to drive their vehicles to a summer playground. Alaska should have not merely regional but national conventions
 All honor to the Rotarans for setting the precedent!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18

worked diligently toward bringing that about. No Commission dealing with the highway would have been complete without the father" of the highway ill its membership.
 MT Carey is a Northwest man. well informed on the progress of the highway thus far and an ardent supporter His technical engineering knowledge should prove great value in bringing about early construction of the route.
 Altogether it is able body of particularly well qualified for the task at hand which has been named by the Chief Executive to report to him within two years completed plans for construction of the great road from the States to the Territory.
 Chairman Magnuson has announced that an early meeting of the Commission will be held to start activities According to the general plan, the Com mission will negotiate with like group from Canada and from the deliberations of these two groups will come the plan for building the road
 It is a huge undertaking; which is bound to encounter many barriers But it is probable that with the genuine interest being shown by both the United states and Canada in the venture we will the International Highway extended from Hazelton, B. C., into Alaska and ultimately tributary roads will feed into it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
FRIDAY. AUGUST 1s, 1880

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1880
 According to astrology this is an uncertain day in planetary direc- tion. Evil portents are seen in the horoscope.
 Contests between employers and employees may be exceedingly bit ter and stubborn while this rule pre- vails. A sensational test of strength will cause widespread suffering among workers next month.
 Much to encourage the business world may be discerned in the next few weeks when Federal expendi- lures will begin to show results. The most possible must be made of all commercial opportunities, since 1889 and 1940 carry threatening signs.
 Contracts should not be signed under this direction of the stars. Foresight may be sadly lacking. This applies also to love letters in which future marriage is implied.
 Old, persons should be exceedingly cautious to avoid health risks to- day when digestive ills may be pre- valent. Nerves may be on edge and weather conditions trying.
 Because this month is ruled by Mars in Leo there may be conflicts of opinion which lead to serious re- suits Ambition will rule men bent on aggression. The sway is threat ening to peaceful nations.
 Mexico continues under a config- uration disturbing to the people and productive of sensational develop ments Border troubles for the Unit ed States are foreshadowed.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of perplexities that may lead to litigation They should be careful in even the small est investments.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be alert, keen and able to accomplish what is most desired in life. Subjects of this sign usually have amazing good luck as well as broad intelligence
 Bernard M. Baruch, financier, was born on this day 1870 Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Richard P Bland. states man, 1885; Madame DuBarry, court favorite, 1746.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, This is him" Say, This is he"
 Often Mispronounced: Lenient Pronounce le-ni-ent, first as in me, as in it, accent first syllable, or len-yent, first as in me.
 Often Misspelled: Fate (that which is destineO. Fete Ca festi- vaD.
 Synonyms: Incid dent noun) event, occurrence, episode.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word Roseate; tinged with rose color; hence, optimistic Such things are not considered in youths roseate vision
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When passing cream pitch. CT, syrup pitcher or any such ar ticle, should the handle be turned towards the one who is to receive it?
 A. Yes, always, just the same as Ii handing a person an open knife.
 @. Should wedding gifts be sent to the bride or to the bridegroom?
 A. All gifts are sent to the bride never to the groom.
 Q. What is the correct pronun. citation of valet?
 A. The preferred pronunciation is valet, as in add, Q as in let. &C., cent first syllable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What Biblical character was noted for his patience? ?. What is the most abundant metal yielded by the earth's crust? 3. What causes fogs? 4. What insect is most destruc- tive to the cotton plant? 5. Where is the Gobi Desert?
 ANSWERS l. Job.
 2. Aluminium.
 3. The condensa tion of the in- visible watery vapors of the atmos- phere, coming into contact with g current of cold air or a cold sur face.
 4. Boil weevil.
 5. Central Asia, mostly in Mon golia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
AuGUST IS. 1918

AUGUST IS, 1913
 Gov. Thomas Riggs and Mrs. Riggs left Fairbanks for Nenana.
 Six more men were wanted by the Governors office to make up a team to represent Alaska in the Ma tional Rifle Match, held at Camp Perry, Ohio.
 Marshal J. M. Tanner left for the south on the City of Seattle with three German aliens.
 Mrs. Ray Stevens, wife of the as- sistant cashier of the First Nation al Bank of Juneau, arrived from the north on the Spokane for a visit with MT. and Mrs. F. L. Henshaw.
 Miss Faith Condit, the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. James H. Con- dit, who was born in Juneau and graduated from the Bellingham Normal School was appointed to teach in the Anacortes, Wash, school
 Miss Celia Mclaughlin, who had been spending a vacation in Seat tie, returned on the Jefferson.
 James L. Freeburn left for Seat tie on the Prince Rupert on busi- ness trip.
 Henry Shattuck arrived in Ju- neau from Craig on the Humboldt, and was staying at the Gastineau Hotel
 The Rev David Waggoner and family arrived on the Mission boat Lois for brief visit in Juneau, and left short time later for Hoonah.
 Weather: Highest ST. lowest 53; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
TO PUBLISH BOOK

Mrs. Norman Rustad, of Peters burf, has received word from her publishers that her book, Why I Live in Alaska" should be ready for distribution shortly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
MRS. MORLEY, MRS
 GIBBONS ENTERTAIN

Mrs. J. F. Morley and Mrs. George Gibbons are co-hostesses this after noon with dessert bridge party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Worley in the Fifth Avenue Apartments.
 A bowl of nasturtiums centers each table, and guests for the after noon include Mrs. Claude Hirst, Mrs. Thomas Haigh, Mrs. Donald Wood, Mrs. R. A. Cook, Mrs. w. T. Anderson, Mrs. D. w. Haggarty Mrs. Ray Peterman and Mrs. Virgil Farrell.
 The annual foreign trade of the United States is more than S3.0OO,- 000,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
H A P P -
 -B I R T HID AY

The Empire ertends congratula- lions and best 1oiSheS today, thetr birthday anniUerSdry, to the fonolU- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. IA,
REBEKAHS

Perseverance Lodge No. PA meets every second and fourth Wednes- day, LOOP. Hall BETTY Mo- CORMICK, Noble Grand; RUTR BLAKE, Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18
DIES AT PETERSBURG

Mrs. Loue Martens died suddenly in the hospital at Petersburg last week following a slight scratch on one of her elbows from a raspberry bush thorn developing septicemia. She had been resident of Peters burg since 1911.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-18

Farmers cooperative associations report the addition of more than half million members in the last ten years.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-07-30
MONTANA OIL FOR MONTANA PEOPLE

OF the many wealth,
perhaps the important IL lie used trucks
and In machinery; help
to develop this industry Montana
There is In Montana for
we lost Canadian competitor, entire
OF Canada Because Of
Increasing the sales
not selling the wells
are losing jobs and the entire oh Industry
The oil from
OF Canada Wyoming, the quality
and cracked refined modern Montana
in the United
to have little asphalt and lube oil disable
pines Without refining.
Il would take types employ
provided by the oil industry the
In each oil field number OF drIers
inspectors iron workers. ntters eders mechanics
pfnters and besides truckers
epsyes Ppehters meehancs carpenters painters
stmen fremen electricians clerks
truckers railroad In Short the oil industry thou
sands of workers.
The spending Of these directly
Hdrect almost other oil work
cannot purchase food clothing furniture without the
farmers the anehmen
As oil wells highly these Montana
They possible build highways
s1oos and Institutions the citizens of Montana priced
Sce It s possible to help Indirectly the improvements state
merely by buying oil produced MoHana them7 We
would ungratefu Indeed did Montana's
help when one Of her great industrys Is in danger.
u TO help cultivate home Industry employment to
Montana citizens help Montana
further the bnlding of must
not only talk but begin to buy Montana oil gasoline
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-07-30

state itself. Thereupon the county
commissioners Of the IS Montana
counties were called upon and ask
ed to sign pledge that all gasov
line used in county work must be
made from Montana crude. Thirty
seven of the 56 county boards came
through, and similar pledges were
signed by the city of Great Falls
and other Montana cities and var
ious state departments. It was de-
cided to use the radio, and short
programs we're initiated on station
KFBB in Great Falls, and other
stations at Wolf Point and Kalis-
pell.
The proration movement was
beaten for the time being, and ex-
cess crude was stored through the
winter.
With the opening spring, the
work of Mr.. Hannah and his COM
mittee began to show real results.
Demand for gasoline from Montana
crude had been stimulated to such
al SAbCnl lH0t az0utdAd ptO0HGEAE
were able to find q home market
for their oil. Montana refinertes
were all running and selling their
gasoline and other products mostly
to Montana motorists. The prora-
tion project was abandoned alto
gether.
Youth was not sighted in the
general appeal to Montana citizens.
Last May, the committee put on
an essay contest for school child
rem, the subject TO be Why / Buy
Montana-Made Gasoline"
A first prize of $25 was offered.
More than 258 young people com
peted.
First Prize To Girl
The first prize was won by
Anderson, an eighth grade
pupil, living at 1912 Billings Ave-,
Helena. Her prize-winning essay
follows:
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-07-30

The second prize went to Fran
ces MACEDONIAN OF Great Falls, and
the third to Louise Eastwood Of
Fairfield. Local 1u&ges OF the con-
test were william Black, attorney
and former superintendent Of Shei-
by schools, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Downs, the latter formerly of the
staff of the University of Mime
sofa. State judges were Mrs. Rex
Haight, wife OF the deputy super
intendent Of public instruction;
Mrs. John Erickson, wife Of the
former governor, and Hon. Albert
Roberts, mayor Of Helena.