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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21
FINAL "Y" MEETING IN
DRIVE. MONDAY EVENING

The wind-up luncheon-meeting
of the "Y" drive will be held on
Monday evening at 6 o'clock,
when final reports will be made.
The drive proper closed two weeks
ago with approximately $500
short of the goal of $4,000. At
that time it was decided that the
teams continue soliciting and at
the same time take with them
a new proposition for those to
help who could not afford to give
any large amount. This was the
contribution of dime placed in
a specially constructed receiver
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21
HARVEST FESTIVAL
AT MARTINSBURG
Big Annual Event To Be
Held Nov. 1912; Coro-
nation Exercises

The Martinsburg Chamber of
Commerce and various civic, fra
ternal and social organizations,
leading business and professional
men and women and public-spirit-
ed citizens are cooperating this
year to make the Fourth Annual
Apple Harvest Festival surpass
any of the previous three festi-
walls.
The program for the mid-No-
vember fete will be more elabor-
ate than that of last year. The
feature of the opening day will
be the coronation of the king and
queen at the Martinsburg High
School athletic field. This event
will be staged in the afternoon.
In addition 10 the coronation.
the opening days program in
cludes a series of entertainment
features, to be staged at the Mar
ket House, and a mammoth pa.
geant.
Friday. which is Armistice Day
is to be the big day of the half
week event, which is expected to
surpass in size anything ever
staged in the town. Units of
Uncle Sans Army, several bands
from West Virginia and surround
ing States, drum corps, fire COM
panies. student cadet corps, edu-
GLOBE ADS pay DTvIDENDsli
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21
Room Service, Feature at Maryland Next Week
WoMEN's CLUB

The Women's Organic.
Democratic Club of Hancn ,l1a'lon
ganized by electing: Mrs IN D. "
hart Cohill, president; Mrs S ia,ne,
Boiler. vice president; Mrs 'r'1n
Lochbaum, secretary; Mrs > - J.
ward Stottler, treasurer m Lu
Rose Murray. chairman resoIut;nn :,
committee; Mrs, Raymond Waas
chairman publicity committee - ~ y
Mrs Herman Phillips, chsirm ana
finance committee. ND
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

catlonal. civic, commercial and
fraternal organizations and an
proxlmately fifty floats are to
make up the line of march
the carnival king is to be nam
ed by the Festival Committee hut
contest is in progress for tbe
honor of being queen. '
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

Grace Tucker, school teacher :,
Southampton, N. H, sends Iettar.
to her parents in Wakefield Mo-.
by carrier pigeons.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

Frank Albertson New York stranger meets
rockng Brothers before he knows it hes death
the measles! And
Marxes of the dafy from
comedy Groucho Chico and
updedown Room Service opens next week
showing Thursday Friday and Saturday
On the same program March of Time devoted
10 two subjects Fighters the British Dilemma
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

Some years ago my boys
climbed over the fence, and l want
to pay for them" said an unsigned
note containing a 81 bill received
by Hans Kardel. secretary OF the
county fair at Charlotte. Mich.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

If you have inherited good
name it places an extra obligation
on you to leave one.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

Governor Nice announces yet
Grams Week." Nov. All.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

There is no greater failure than
dishonest success.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-21

GLOBE ADS PAY DIVIDENDS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Manager

Swartz that the real despatch of Waterbury checks would be started by Tuesday.
 Thousands Expected
 Thousands of additional checks are expected to flow into the city during the next few weeks, repre- senting payments to those of the more-than-10,000 local unemployed who are eligible for compensation within the scope of the unemploy- ment compensation act.
 Estimates as to the average pay ment provided by checks have been placed at $10 to S11 by the man offices of the commission. Using such an estimate, it can be authentically stated that the checks which were delivered in Waterbury today repre- sented total of about $3,O0O.
 Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone has stated that the machinery of the main office of the commits sion is capable of mailing 1000 checks daily First checks were mailed on January 26, but there are approximately 100000 claims to be recognized. At least two weeks will be required to mail first checks to all, under such circumstances.
 More Waterbury claims are being filed daily at the local office of the commission, for forwarding to the main office. Manager Thomas I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

cured. The petition will also be cir culated in other voting districts, and the canvassers hope to secure sev- eral thousand names.
 The post of superintendent of garbage collection has been vacant since the death of Roger O'Donnell who had held the position for some years. BackerS of MT. Sheehan point out that he comes from the same section of the city as MT. ODonnell that he is popular and able.
 MT. Sheehan is at present employ ed by the city, working in the paint department at the city yards. He is a resident of South Elm street, and formerly lived on River street. He has been president of the Tribune A. c. for several years has been asso- ciated with several local athletic ventures, and has been an active Democratic worker.
 There are several other candidates in the field, according to reports. At least two others said to be seeking the appointment are from the Wash ington Hill section of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
1,5OO PRESENT AT
 BIRTHDAY PARTY
Ball i'll Honor of Presi= dents Birthday Popular
 Success Here

The presidents birthday ball at Hamilton park pavilion Saturday night was attended by crowd of more than 1,500 persons. Proceeds from the event will be turned over to the National Infantile Paralysis foundation.
 Fred J. Carr was chairman of the committee in charge of the event. Congressman J. Joseph Smith was a guest fo honor, The grand march was led by MT. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kelly, Walter Jarvis and Miss Mil dred Jarvis, MT. and Mrs. James Saginario, and Samuel Belcher and Elizabeth Boyd. Jack Fitzgerald was marshal.
 An entertainment program was presented. Taking part were Tillie Del Crosse, Kay Lucid, Helen Byrnes, Mae Cow and William Mas tropietro. Selections were offered by Cashin's male quartet, consisting of Harry X. Cashin, Arthur Rogers, Jo- seph Charron and John Rainville Members of the Chase park variety group presented several numbers. 1r the group were Arlene Cooke, Joseph Cavanaugh, Ellen and Mary Jane Mckinney, John Grappone and Olga
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
New Salvation Army
 Citadel Dedicated
World War Veterans, Civic Leaders, Clergy Assist Leaders in Formal Ceremonies History Reviewed

Formal dedication exercises &C., companied the official opening yes terday of the new Salvation Army Citadel on Cherry street. The audi torium was filled to capacity for the ceremonies which included remarks by civic and religious leaders of Waterbury and a number of Salva- ation Army officials from other citiS.
 Prayers
 Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epicopal church and a member of the advisory board of the army pronounced the dedicatory prayer. Mrs. Ralph Miller, wife of Major Miller, who has been divi- sional commander in Hartford for the past three years, offered bene- 6iction.
 Dedication of the new headquar- ters brought forth remarks from officials of the army that future prospects are exceptionally bright. Loans and mortgages owed by the local chapter have been reduced from S4O,O00 to S7000 it was stated.
 Lieutenant Colonel Donald Mo- Milan of the New England head quarters of Boston, conducted the program. Numerous selections were offered by the South Manchester band, the address of dedication was given by Lieutenant Colonel George Darby of New York, in charge of buildings and property for the Sal vation Army; and the Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
oyment Benefit Checks Distributed Today
NEW OFFENSIVE
 OPENS TONIGHT
Fourth Series of Holy Name Card Tourney at
 St Margaret's Thriller

Like new war breaking in the China-Japan regions, so new bat tie will start raging this evening when the 45 teams of St, Marga- ret's parish open the first game of the fourth series for the current year. A new vigor has entered the ranks and the contests for the con- ing series will be much more en- thusiastic than in previous meetings
 Tonight's games will bring to- gether the teams of John Deeley and Joe Connors which John La- heys team will combat the forces of Bernie Erwin's team. The Smith Brothers (without the whiskers) ,, appear in the persons of Capt. Tim Callahan and his team and Capt. Timothy Quill and his mates, a game which will add plenty of spice to the tranquil scene which will prevail at the start of the evening. A chance to get lease" on the coveted first place position is in sight for all teams today but fol- lowing the session tonight one or two teams will have an edge" which is going to be hard to keep A large attendance is expected this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

Shea has stated that more than 500 claims have been ordered discontin- ued, either because the applicant found work, or failed to renew his claim.
 No Application
 Manager Thomas I. Shea of the local bureau of the Connecticut En- ployment Service today warned ap- plicants of that bureau that an agency purportedly known as the Connecticut Employment Associa- tion," is in no way affiliated with the state organization.
 Any applicant of the Connecticut Employment Service who is contact ed by an agent for the Connecticut Employment Association should communicate with MT. Shea inn mediately, he said.
 MT. Shea said he had been ad- vised that the Connecticut Employ ment association was representing to applicants of the Connecticut Employment Service that it could be of assistance in finding a job for the applicant.
 Official Figures
 Official figures released by MT. Shea today show that 10,626 orig inal claims for compensation have been filed by Waterburians and that 795 supporters have been made, Continued claims are now 8,682.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
lS,OOO RENEWALS
 YET TO BE MADE
Only 800 Car Owners i'll Waterbury District Se=
 cure '3S Registrations

Only 500 car owners in the Water bury district have renewed their automobile registrations for 1888, and more than 18,000 have their renewals yet to make, according to Mrs. Alice G. Bradley, supervisor of the Waterbury office of the state de- partment of motor vehicles.
 No new license plates will be is sued this year, since the present aluminium plates were issued on a "permanent" basis. Instead, each car owner will receive set of tabs to insert at the bottom of the plates, the tabs listing the year "1938''.
 Cars must be registered by Feb. 28, and Mrs. Bradley urges that car owners secure their renewals as soon as possible. She warns of the usual late rush during the last few days before the registration period ends.
 The new numerals may be used any time after Feb. 15, providing the car has been registered for 1887. New plates cannot be used until March 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
FRIENDS HONOR
 NEW OFFICIAL
Testimonial Dinner TOmOr- row Night for Thomas. F.
 Mccarthy, Fire Com.

Thomas F. Mccarthy, recently named chairman of the board of fire commissioners, will be honored at testimonial dinner in The Elton to- morrow evening. Principals among those attending will be Mayor Frank Hayes, members of the fire and po- lice boards, other civic leaders, and representatives of the Waterbury Druggists association.
 Final arrangements were an- nounced completed today by Ted Cosgriff, chairman of the arrange ments committee. MT. Cosgriff also announced that Alderman Edward J. Fitzgerald will be toastmaster. A large number of reservations have been made.
 Assisting on the arrangements committee are: Frank R. Colangelo, Dr. Edward H. KirSchbaum, Dr. O. M. Bizozzero, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, Ted Darlington, Julius Nido and James R. McMahon. MT. Mccarthy is prominently known in the North End, where he operates a pharmacy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
NEW HAVEN GROUP COMING TONIGHT
Elm City YMCA Leaders 10 Observe Advisors
 Association Meeting

A group of fifteen leaders in young mems work from the New Haven Y. M. c. A. will visit Waterbury tonight for an observation session with the Advisors association. The group will be under the direction of James Stratton of Yale. Recently a com- mittee of three men spent day at the local association, studying trends and proceedings of the local aSsocia- tion in conducting young mems work. They were so impressed that they asked permission to bring the larger group.
 The Advisors association at pres ent comprises forty-four members Each one is advisor of a young mems and lily club which has a weekly meeting. In addition the as- sociation meets once every two weeks for a training session.
 The meeting tonight will be held from 5:45 to 7:30 under the direc- tion of John S. Holley, president. Dr. Millicent Pond will conduct a discussion on "Objectives"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
STATE BOARD IN
 SESSION TUESDAY

Probe of charges made against the Waterbury Buckle company by the Waterbury Brass Workers union will be conducted tomorrow by the State Board of Arbitration and Mediation. The board has as yet made no notification as to whether the investigation meeting will be conducted in this city or Hartford.
 Ebployes of the company. who are members of the union, asked the union to lodge the complaint with the board. It is their allegation that the company has been discharging women piece workers for failure to make the minimum rate W 9e cents an hour and was threatening to cut the rate to 32 cents. The com pany has made no answer to the charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

Veterans Council presented an American flag to the army.
 List of Speakers
 Others who took part in the pro- gram included: Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Congre- gational church; Mrs. McMillan, wife of the division commander; Rev. T. c. Bobilin, president of the Waterbury Ministers Association; Earl w. Cough, president of the Xii wanis Club; Frederick W. Rowe of the Waterbury Veterans Council and Charles Rietdyke, secretary of the local Salvation Army organiza- tion.
 High praise for the Salvation Army's record service in Waterbury was given by several speakers. The efforts of Adjutant and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg were lauded. Colonel McMil- len congratulated Adjutant Wiberg and Major Ralph Miller on their efforts in arranging such impress sive ceremonies to feature the dedi- cation.
 Veterans Present
 The Yankee Division, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Florio Post, Italian n-American World War Veterans, British and Canadian Veterans and members of their AuXiliaries were in attendance.
 Prior to the opening exercises the Manchester band delighted the overflow audience with a program of selections. The attendance, the enthusiasm and the representative number of prominent citizens pres ent were among the highlights of the day that made an occasion a noteworthy one in the eventful his- tory of the local Salvation Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
SPOTLIGHTING - Brass City News
Biography"

The Civic theater's next play is to be s. N. Behrman'S Bio graphy," tryOuts to be held to- night at 7:3O at the theater headquarters, Prospect street. MT. Behrman has several suc- to his credit including his latest "Wine of choice" Ina Claire of stage fame played in Bio graphy," a comedy of last sea- son.
 As soon as cast is picked rehearsalS will start on this play, dates of presentation to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Woman Had Gun

Alice Wallsinger, 45, who gave her address as eos South Main street, Waterbury, was arrested in New Britain last night on charges of carrying concealed weapon and drunkenness. Local police asked to investigate the woman's background, said that she had spent four days here last week, coming here from TOrringtOn.
 The woman was arrested with a 70-year-Old man, who, New Britain authorities said, is 8 mental case. The gun was found on her person after she had been arrested on the drunk enneSS charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
TO BROADCAST
 FROM PYRAMIDS

Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 31-(UP)-The first broadcast in history from the pyramids has been arranged for Feb. at p. m. (gm0 p. m. (est) by the National Broadcasting Co.,, it was announced today.
 The participants will include Prof. George Andrew Reisner of Harvard and his daughter, Mary; Prof. w. B. Emery of Liverpool uni versity, and native diggers and guides.
 Wires are being laid across the desert sands to the base of the great pyramid and to the passage inside the pyramid leading to the burial chamber of Cheops I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
BOY SCOUT CAMP
 SCENE OF PARTY
David BabsOn Entertains Council Members; Lads
 Spend Day on Skates

A skating party was held on the lake at the Boy Scout campsite east of Mount Tobe yesterday af- ternoon by David F. Babson, scout executive, and number of scouters. Although the day was warm, the ice was in very good condition and the group who saw the campsite for the first time was enthusiastic about the possibilities for winter sports and camping, as well as summer use. It is the plan of the Boy Scout council, MT. Babson stated, to de- velop the site so it may be used for skiing, toboganing and skating for scouts and scoutser of the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Bullet Hits Car

Patrolman John Mates, report ed at police headquarters early last night that bullet had been fired through the windshield of his car as he was proceeding along the Middlebury road to- ward Waterbury.
 The incident, he reported, hap pened at about 5:45 p. m., near Muckle's garage on the Middle bury Waterbury highway.
 Detective Anthony Mariane and EEotOr Patrolman Thomas Phelan went to the sccen. They question ed several persons but were un- able to clear up the mystery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. S1-(UP)-Weather
 Rhode Island Rain this after noon, probably snow f1urries and much colder tonight. Tuesday fair and much colder with cold wave in north portion.
 Massachusetts - Snow flurries to- night and Tuesday with cold wave in west and north portion.
 Connecticut-Rain this afternoon and probably snow tiurrieS and much colder with cold wave to- night. Tuesday fair and much cold CT.
 (By United Press)
 A sub-zero cold wave, the most severe of the winter, overspread the country from the Rockies to the Ohio Valley today and, whipped by high winds from the Canadian plains, moved swiftly toward the Atlantic seaboard.
 Temperatures tumbled as much as 40 degrees in five hours in Illinois ending weekend of comparatively warm weather.
 The bitter cold meant additional hardships from lowland dwellerS along the Rock river in North western Illinois where floods, swell ed hy ice jams, isolated homes anC covered farmlandS.
 One hundred families fled theil homes south of Rock Island, Ill Scores evacuated in other communi | ties alon gthe stream. Government engineers warned other families tt | ice gorge was forming where thu | river joints the Mississippi anC caused additional concern to rescu' | workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Controller Swartz
 Announces Hundreds
 Available Tomorrow
ager Shea Denies Any Affilaton of Employment Service With "COnnecticut Association"

Approximately 300 of Waterbury's legion of unemployed received first payments today from the state un- employment compensation commits sion. That number of checks were received and distributed by the local post office today, according to Su- perintendent of Mails Charles H. Platt.
 Postmaster Charles A. Babin stated that he had been informed by State Controller Charles w..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Estate

An estate of $12,9OO,76 was left by the late Rose Rananda, who died Jan. 8. An inventory of as- sets has been filed in probate court.
 Property on North Leonard street is valued at $5000, and prop erty on Primrose street at $750.
 An account at the Waterbury Savings bank contains $6,850.76. A death benefit from the Sons of Italy amounts to $lO0. Household effects are valued at $200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
"C. p. A."

Merrill w. Polancer of Colum- bia boulevard has received word from the state board of account ancy that he has successfully passed the examinations held in November at Hartford for the cer- tified public accountant certif1- cate.
 MT. Polancer is a graduate of Crosby high school, class of 1922 and of New York university School of Commerce in 1927 and has been engaged in the practice Of public accounting in Waterbury since June, 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
National Defense

Plans for national defense week. February 1922, will be made at special meeting of the national defense committee of Waterbury chapter, Reserve Officers assOcia- ton, in the chapters headquar- ters in the state armOry. Col. Roy E. Rice of Woodbury is chairman.
 The local group plans to 0b- serve the week this year with a program of radio brOadcaSts, ad- dresses before groups and in the schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Find the Team!

Police are Investigating the theft of 10 new basketball suits, owned by Brass City Big. Five, from a parked car on Cole street Friday night. The theft was re- ported to Lieut.. Detective Henry Johnson by Frank Dillon, manager of the team.
 The suits included blue shorts, gray jerseys and bore the teams name and commercial advertising. They were in a suitcase in Dillon's car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
STEPHAN DOOMED
 FOR APPOINTMENT
President of Tribune A. C. Proving Popular Candi=
 date for Post of Supt.

A boom for the appointment of James "Shimmers' Sheehan, presi- dent of the Tribune A. C., as super intendent of garbage collection for the city, has been started in lower Baldwin street section Friends of MT. Sheehan have been circulating a petition in his behalf.
 In the 18th district alone, more than 400 signatures have been Se-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Wire Stolen

Caretaker George Topshe has reported to police that 600 feet of copper wire from Lakewood park is missing. The wire was stolen while M. Topshe was under hospi- tai care. Lieut. Detectives Connie Shanahan and Henry Johnson are Investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
MRS. MAC KENZIE DIES

Bethel, Conn, Jan. 31 - U.P)- Mrs. Lillian A. Mackenzie, mother of Harry Mackenzie, prominent Fairfield County Republican leader, died Sunday after a short illness. Burial services will be held tomor- row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
EsTABLlSHED 1885

Just eleven eoots for eleven fortunate girls or women-sizes are 12 to 18 years in English models = or 32 to 38 American sizes. There are pastel shades as oIIur- ing as southIonds foliage, some daring Cumberland checks, some bright eye appealing rust shades, as we'll as a couple of rich browns. Fabrics, models and patterns are typicoIIy British - sturdy to the last threod-British hand tailor ing to the last stitch.
 Fine shoes 10 go with these inn ported coats $5.95 = formerly $9.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

Ciarelli.
 Music was provided by Cliff Slater and his rochestra, Jack and Jim Fitzgerald and their orchestra, and Tirnmie Grove and his orchestra.
 Jack Fitzgerald and Harry X. Cashin served as masters of cere- monies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

Jack Oakie plays the role of broken-down song writer in Radio City Revels," new RKO Radio musi- cal. Bob Burns, Kenny Baker and Milton Berle head the brilliant cast with the veteran comedian.