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Evening star., 1938-11-12

Garbage may not be worth money,
but we should not let rats feed on
1t. To do 50 is to give them 4 food
supply and to keep them alive. Let
the cover always be put back tightly
on the garbage can!
I have spoken Of how rats can
spread the bubonic plague. Since
this plague usually breaks out in
the Orient 1t may not seem i'm
portant to US. We must remember
however. that other diseases are
spread by rats. They are blamed
in one way or another, for adding
to the number of cases Of round
worm, tapeworm and Jaundice, not
to speak of "rat-bite fever"
If you use = poison to tight rats,
better obtain a kind not dangerous
to human beings. In any case, keep
it out of reach of babies.
I~<A 'eed
(copyright. 1s3sJ
Evening star., 1938-11-12
Winning Contract
Lucky Slam

In today'S hand we present one
Of the luckiest slams we have seen
made in some time. 1t was played
by John Crawford, one Of PhilAdel-
phias most brilliant young players
OF course, on proper bidding North
and South would never have reached
slam contract. But we think
the blame for this can be placed
almost entirely on Norths shoulders.
North's opening bid was about as
weak as the law allows. His rebld
to one no-trump after Mr.. Craw-
ford's one-spade response was very
poor. as this bid should always show
some support for partners suit.
Since North held a singleton spade
he should have bid two clubs
Mr.. Crawford's single-round force
of three hearts was somewhat un-
orthodox, but he wished to show a
powerful hand and hoped at the
same time to prevent heart OPEN
ing. Mr.. Crawford next jumped to
the slam. figuring that his partner.
in addition to having some spade
support, would have a high honor
in hearts since his diamond holding
could be no better than queen high.
A very lucky distribution plus a
really excusable error on the part
of West saved the seemingly hope
less contract.
North, dealer,
Neither side vulnerable.
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4 A K J 80
4 K a 4 j 63
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Ao3 w !. E <87
4 @ 1919 S As74
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20 1913
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M. Crawford.
The bidding:
North. East. South. West.
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Pass Pass
Evening star., 1938-11-12

running third, and holders of show
tickets on him were paid off at So. so
per ticket.
A photo was needed to decide
which was the show horse. Martin
Bartons number went up and the
Evening star., 1938-11-12

Unparalleled in the history of the
sport of kings was the announced
finish of the last race at Arlington
Park. Chicago. on July s, 1898.
Strange as it seems, Martin Bar
ton, although he actually finished
In eighth place, was credited with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

There are about 30,000 factories In Greatr London, and the num- Der is increasing annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
BAR MEMBERS AT
 ANNUAL OUTING
Attorney Bronson, Dean of Local Association, One
 of HOnOred Guests

Almost 100 members of the Wa terbury Bar Association were ex- pected to participate in the associa- tion's annual outing which started at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Waterbury Country club. With rainy weather prevailing, there was little hope for the competition in the golfers kickers' handicap which was to be one of the programs high lights.
 A clam-bake, tennis and softball were also on the program for the afternoon. Dinner is to be served at 6:30 o'clock.
 Judge Ernest A. Inglish of Mid- dletown, who has been presiding on the Waterbury superior court bench for the past term, will be guest of honor. Attorney Nathaniel R. Bron- son, dean and honorary president of the association will also be a guest. Attorney aPtrick Healey is president of the association.
 The committee in charge includes e-President Lawrence L. Lewis, honorary chairman; Milton Meyers, chairman; Clarence Balanda, Will liam B. Hennessey, Michael J. Gal ullo, Hugh J. McGill, John A. Mem hrino, Francis J. Summa, Joseph Talbot, Walter F. Torrance and Marcus H. Weisman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
BODY FOUND IN
 BELLEVUE LAKE
Dependency Contributing Cause of Death of
 James PietrarOia

The waters of Bellevue lake yes- terday yielded the body of James Pietraroia, or Petro, 43, of 1863 North Main street. A suicide verdict was given by Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum, medical examiner.
 Pietraroia had been missing since Friday morning. Dependency due to i'll health and lack of employ ment was believed responsible for his act.
 The body was seen near the edge of the lake at II o'clock yesterday morning by David Johns, of 376 Walnut street. Police were notified, and located neighbor who identi- fled the body.
 Pietraroia had been 8 resident of Waterbury for 25 years, He came here from Pennsylvania.
 Surviving are his wife, Filomena; a son, Anthony; two daughters, Carmela and Rose; three brothers, Michael, John and Joseph all of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Domenic Petro of Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

noon and the general meeting will follow Q dinner.
 "On advice of counsel and by vote of the officers and directors of the state association, we will interpret for the benefit of our members the Sunday liquor law, what constitutes a meal?r said Secretary Genlot. James Wilson of New Haven, state president, will preside at the meet ings.
 The Sunday meal question has never been ruled on by the board of liquor commissioners. Liquor dealers are disturbed as to whether the ruling requires service of a sandwich or a full course dinner, in order that liquor might be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of to- taly disability were filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioners:
 H. A. Matthews Mfg. Co.,, Sey- mour and Sadie Kisuk, Ansonia, finger injuries, S7 beginning June Is.
 E. J. Nielsen and Everett Friden, 19 Mattson court, right knee sprain, S21 beginning June 16.
 Lombard Bros. and Anthony DorsO, 107 River street, lower back injury, S13.69 beginning June IA.
 Charles F. Holmes, 668 East Main street and Walter CrandaIl, R. F. D. 2, 5 per cent loss of arm, $16.28 for II IA weeks.
 R. F. WOrden & Sons, Inc. and John Blake, 193 Division street. Ansonia, rupture, S16.4 beginning May 23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Wilby Grads Return
 Tonight For Reunion
Anniversary Alumni Dinner=Dance to Be Held at Y;
 Attorney James COnley of New York Toastmaster

Graduates of Wilby high school representing every class since 1918 when the schools history began will attend the 20th anniversary alumni dinner-dance at the Central YMCA this evening, under the aus pices of the Wilby High School Alumni association.
 Alumni who since graduation have taken up residence in other states have signified intentions of returning for the event. Principal Joseph P. Kennedy, in whose honor the banquet has been arranged, Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools; and faculty members, will be guests of honor. Dinner will be served at 7:30 o'clock and danc- ing will follow.
 Attorney James Conley of New York, Wilby, '19, will be toastmaster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
NO CONTROVERSIES MENACINC COUNCIL
Dr. Walker Reports on Visit to Beloit, Wis.,,
 Conference

Belief that it would be impossible for a serious or bitter controversy to arise within the Congregational church was expressed by Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Sec ond Congregational church, in a sermon based on report of the general council of the Congrega- tional and Christian churches.
 pr. Walker attended the council, held at Beloit, Wisconsin, and re- ported that several items which delegates differed sharply on were irsned out without difficulty.
 w have read with sorrow the story of church schisms and divis- ions," Dr. Walker said yesterday. T want to say that if We are to judge by the experience of this general council it is impossible to split the Congregational church or to destroy it's characteristic toler- ance and good will. None of these sharply defined issues serve to dis rupt the good will of our gathering at Beloit. I have never attended meetings anywhere which were marked with less sarcasm, less in- diligence in personalities, or punc- tuated with more hearty laughs. The moderator and the men he had so sharply criticized sat side by side on the platform, expressed their different points of view with heartiest good will and left the questions at issue to the vote of the council. It may be that our salvation was found in Mrs. Bab- sons parting admonition which the moderator recalled at one critical point in the discussion, Nov, Roger, don't try to tell them all you don't know"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

Ralph Hayward and Ambrose Egan, members of the faculty, will enter tain, and the congregation will join in group singing of class songs. More than 500 are expected to attend. Tickets may be obtained at the door, or from members of the class committees.
 The committee members follow: Mrs. Gertrude Austin Murphy, 18; Mrs. Helen Boyce Leary, '19; Jo- seph Membrino. 20; Mrs. Marie Luddy Hyland, '21; Raymond Crane, '22; Mrs. Daniel Cohen Goldberg, '23; Henry Minicucci, PA; Ray Snyder, '25; Gabriel Price, '26; William Shea, '27; Miss Caroline Cozza, '28; Miss Jeannette Ciminera, '29; Miss Isabel Sargent, 30; Francis Clarke, '31; Robert Jackscn. '32; Albert Vestro. '33; Mrs. Eleanor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Numerous Accidents
 Here Over Week-End
Several Drivers Facing Charges as Result of Colli= sions-Two Alleged Evaders Arrested By Police

Week -end accidents resulted in a number of arrests by police. One hit-and-run collision was recorded.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert EggleSton, of 94 Lone Oak avenue, had their car struck by a truck on Thomas ton avenue. The automobile, a front wheel broken, careened into fence on the railroad overpass narrowly escaping a Crop from the bridge.
 The truck failed to stop after the accident. Motor patrolmen were as- signed to an investigation.
 Hits EuS
 Mrs. Salvatore Guiffre, 43, of l23 Laval street, suffered bruises about the chest Saturday night when the car in which she was riding col lided with a C. R. & L. Lines bus on Baldwin street and Sylvan ave- nue. The operator of the private car, Steven Morrison, AZ, of 677 North Riverside, was arrested on a charge of driving without license. The bus was driven by Joseph Shanahan, of 100 Fairmont street.
 Anthony Migliaro, 13, of 27 Grand street, suffered bruises of the left leg when struck by car operated by Joseph Janatiss, of g Newell place, Saturday night. Motor Pa trolmen Joseph Dunphy and Joseph Mccarthy reported that the bo, ran into the rear of the car.
 Charges of evading responsibility, reckless driving, and operating with out a license, were placed against Peter Janovich, 40, of PA Prospect street, after Patrolmen Michael Karpleman and Charles Caffrey captured him following a chase. The officers said that Janovich fled af- ter his automobile struck parked car, owned by Jose Sanchsi, of 249 Walnut street, in North Square.
 Evasion Alleged
 Henry Delaney, 52, of the State Hotel, suffered abrasionS about the face and legs Saturday night when struck by an automobile driven by Louis H. Martin, 29, of 130 East Main street, Martin was later ar rested on a charge of evading re- sponsibility.
 A minor collision at Bank and Grand streets resulted in the arrest of Joseph DiOrio, of A Gilbert street, on a charge of failure to signal. DiOrio's car ran into the rear of an automobile driven by Gabriel Wiggins, of "A Lindsley street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
WATERBURY HOLDS
 BUILDING RECORD


 Waterbury is the only one of Con- necticut's four largest cities in which building construction for the first five months of this year increased in value over the corresponding pe- riod for last year.
 Construction in Waterbury in- creased in value from $660, ,250 during the 1887 period to $753, $50 this year, according to the records which in- clude survey of 124 leading Amer ican cities, as compiled by the labor department.
 New Haven's construction records slumped during the period from $2,758,372 to $890443; Bridgeport went from $1,179, ,463 to $479, ,89O; and Hartford from $l,562,437 to $1,561,- 8l4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
DEALERS SEEKING
 LEGAL DEFINITION
Legal Ruling Desired on Liquor Boards Interpre=
 tatiOn of Word "Meal"

Interpretation of the most impor- tant question of the days to local liquor dealers-What constitutes a meal to permit legal service of liquor on Sundays?-will be attempted at a
 meeting of the Connecticut Res taurant and Liquor Dealers Board of Trade. Wednesday evening, at Waverly Inn. Harmon A. Genlot of this city, field secretary, announced that speakers will include William Sheehan, Hartford radio commenta- tor; William J. Dunphy of Water bury, and Attorney Thomas F. Mo- Grath of Waterbury.
 State officers and directors of the association will meet in the after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
A1uards Contract
 Without "Bids"

An accused who had a "cOn- tract to go out of town" went out of town today. But he went
 on a new contract, one with the
 county jail.
 The man was arraigned in city court on drunkenness charges. He has been in court before. and today he told Judge Edward MascolO that he had a
 contract to leave the city.
 "You've been in here too
 oftcn," said the judge. You've
 leaving town, but the contract is with the New Haven county jail for 30 days"
 Five of seven other men charged with drunkenness were
 given jail terms or fines today. Two were let go, one with a sus- pended sentence, the other with a continuance of 90 days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

Banis Sugidinis, '34; Miss Helen Cornell, '35; Miss Edna Murphy, '36; Miss Helen Picoski, '37.
 The history of the Wilby Alumni association dates back to the early days of the school, when Elizabeth Sheehan was elected the first presi- dent; Mary Casey, secretary; and Thomas O'Dea, treasurer. The asso~ citation conducted an active program of entertainments, masquerades, dances and reunions. An annual prize was presented by the group each year to the highest ranking student in English in the graduating class at Wilby.
 The 10th anniversary of the school was celebrated in 1928 with about 600 members of the alumni present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
ADDER BESIDE MOTORIsT

Beckett. Mass, (UP)-While mo- toring alone through the Berkshire hills, Selectman Ariel K. Raymond felt movement against his leg. He looked down and almost lost con- trol of his car. For he saw a three foot spotted adder twining itself round him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

At first, plum pudding was made from mutton broth thickened with brown bread and served in the form of soup.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
He Had Stepped Right Into the Trap.

ground c-fe another stab
panhs time his left hand
log. and he had fallen into both Of them.
The his hand he
teeth He caught fastunable himself getting
those traps didn't worry Houston much He only short
from home shouts would
Then Came the Rather.
He drew deep breah-was all ready to let yell
hepwhen something a
familiar rustng directly
he to the and the
SNAKE crawling out from beneath
L frightened then for the
ArS in all life felt completely helpless
Feet from the log didn't help anger
snake him o a me.
Il hoped-as hoped beforehat
and leave alone But that
huge body a coil and settled o
MY trapped terribly
would roll off the log fall
would happen position
suddenly something happened that brought the quick
climax"
Got the Gun Just in Time.
happened Three shotgun shells had worked them
selves their holder They the
log lit simultaneously of
In instant the snake threw log
beady glieed it looked Houston
The reptile seemed that
there its sheadto strike
Then" Houston II In
making step as wide and
far from the log and the possible dropped
knee and struggled with right hand to the
My fingers could
the chains grip on and
pull Desperately drew alongside
pointing toward the center of the log until
reach the trigger.
moving
left leg Then
drew back the hammer pulled the
when the smoke cleared that deadly
bits along
And after that Of and
help came and Houston out of his
ht-W
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
The Erich Port"

Porto Rico, one of the earliest of
Spanish American colonies, has en-
dured since its settlement by Ponce
de Leon more than four centuries
ago, as the "Rich Port" the name
that Christopher Columbus gave it
on its discovery. Its history in the
development of the Americas is
shared only by the Dominican Re-
public. where the early Spanish set
tiers established their first govern.
mental base.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
Claimed Exemptions From Draft

During the Civil war immigrants
who had not become naturalized
! filed claims for exemptions from
: the drafts. To counteract this. pa
triotic organizations made appeals
for volunteers and endeavored to
raise troops among their own peo-
ole. In Cincinnati. Ohio. German
and Irish organizations held meet
ings to denounce aliens trying to es-
cape the draft and to ask their lead
erS to raise troops.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
Mexicans Grew Dahiias

The Mexicans had cultivated the
dahlia before the Spaniards arrived
in 1919. but it was about 800 years
later, in 1891, that the plants ap-
peared in Europe, at the Botanic
gardens in Madrid. Spain. The new
er forms have all been brought
about since 1900. says the Rocky
Mountain Herald. The native Mex
ican name of the dahlia was acocot-
ii. which means water pipe, and
its present name is in honor of the
famous Spanish botanist, Dr.. An
dreas Dahl
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
Iris, Snake Bite Cure

Iris typifies wisdom, faith and
courage. It's early medicinal value,
according to doctors of the time,
was as a cure for snake Mites, fits,
dropsy, bruises, anger and coughs.
Some doctors went so far as to
say that if petals of the iris were
placed on black and blue spot for
five days the flesh would assume the
natural color. The roots of the iris
were used as teething rings for ba-
bies and are used to this day in
some countries. The iris was used
by Louis VII in his crusades in 1877.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
G'WAN
Bv J. MILLAR WATT

do those Englishmen understand
American slang?"
Some of them do. Why do you
ask?"
My daughter is to be married in
London to an earl and he has just
called me to come across. Boston
Evening Transcript.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
VALUABLE DISCIPLINE

Josh says he's going to take up
aviation"
IF he does" replied Farmer
Corntossel, he'll have to learn to
be heap more careful about keep
in machinery in repair than he ever
was while workin' around the
farm"
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
Caught in the Fox Trap.

him bed Of which dry the
months always full snakes that hid
brush which
a weather
stepped the log that with heaps
playing and left there But that the big mistake of his life
Houston stepped the logand something snapped He felt
the farmer himself Houston had
The long step
He to
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
"The Creek Bed Horror
By FLOYD GIBBONS
Famous Headline Hunter

4 ELLO EVERYBODY:
i You know boys and girls, I've often said you can
get adventures in your back yard than you
can the whole of darkest Africa And here Houston
Norris of Yonkers N. Y, with story that backs up my
theory Houstons back yard pretty big though
was farm in Sussex county Virginia where he lived
when he kid.
1920 when Houston just thirteen
old hot August day he set out to change the from one
would the shade
kids do in the ountyand he
off He carried that most everywhere ne went
chicken hawk
state birds and that about kept him in ammunition
And incidentally, it's good thing he did take that
gum wit i'm. FOr,a e
heading hOOsin des
tinedOo come in mic handy
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
Worth 1t

Doctor-I will examine you for
$40.
Patient-Go to it; if you find it
| will give you half.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-02-17
It Might Be

1t Might Be
SuSie-Wily you join me in a cup
of tea?
Sammy-Ah, thank you, but
wouldn't it be a bit crowded?
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
A FRIENDLY DISSENTRR

Adolph A. Berle, Jr., Is Assistant
Secretary of State. He is very close
to the White House, but he exercises
the right to offer what he terms "a
fair criticism of the technique of the
New Deal"
In confidential communication to
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Committee investigating monopolies
Berle takes violent issue with some
of the trust-busters. He says that
the Administration has "indulged
shotgun imposition OF regulation
without adequate definition to stand
ard" He opposes increased taxes on
undistributed corporate earnings.
Berle does not favor the Federal
licensing of corporations as outlined
by Senators 0'Mahoney and Borah.
He insists the proposal is interest
ing" but impractical.
With reference to Government reg
ulation the ex-brain-truster pointed
to the decay of the Interstate Com
merce Commission" and the dIsas-
trous results Of Government boards
that make regulations without as
suming responsibility for the results.
Evidently Mr.. Berle is a deep
thinker, and such arguments as his
may serve to cool the heels and fur
nish greater degree Of sanity with
I'm the radical inner councils of the
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
FELTON, YOUTH WINS
NATIONAL All AWARD
lconllnaed Irom FIrsl 300


old, Of Milford, Delaware's "all-
around All Club girl"
Miss Violet NJ. Handloser, is years
old, of Greenwood, the States most
worthy 4-H'er in canning projects. -
Dress Style Winner
Miss Alberta Fordham, is years
old, of Middletown, State winner OF
the dress style revue.
Miss Florence Virden, II years
old, of HarbesOn, State winner in
the food preparation project.
Frazier drew detailed plans for
outlets on farm buildings, planning
uses of electricity for poultry, gar
dening, and canning projects. The
farm is not wired.
He planned an electric hot bed to
simplify seed testing; poultry equip
ment such as an electric brooder,
ultraviolet lights, henhouse lights,
and water warmers to increase pro-
duction and reduce costs, and an
electric range to aid in canning
work.
First National Award
For the last three years a Della |
ware member has taken sectional |
honors in electrification, but Frazier
is the first to win a national award,
said c. E. McCauley, State All Club
agent.
Miss Kielbasa, Miss Handloser.
Miss Fordham and Miss Virden will
compete for sectional and national
awards of scholarships.
Two other boys have won State
hOnors in other projects:
William A. Wharton. Is years old,
of Dover, has been chosen Della
wares "top-notch All livestock
member" and Raymond Dill. IS
years old, of Viola, won a wrist
watch for designing and carrying
out a program to increase the natur-
al beauty of home surroundings.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
NOT show MUCH"
BUT %WHAT KIND

Every man. at some time or an
other, asks himself this question:
How much life insurance should l
OWN"
That, however, is the wrong an-
proach to the protection question.
For the amount of life insurance we
possess, is less important than the
kind we possess. Putting It another
way. a five thousand dollar policy
that is rigidly adapted to our indi-
vidual needs and responsibilities
may provide more real protection
than a ten thousand dollar policy
purchased haphazardly.
Here's where the expert insurance
agent comes in. He's the butt of
many jOkes-but he's also the man
who can tell you what kind of in
to buy. and know what he's
about. 1t isn't his business
to sell Just policies" but to sell the
right policies for you. And as thou
sands of men have eventually learn
ed in time Of need, he's one Of the
best friends they ever had.