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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
CITY DUMP BECOMES PARK

Beardstown, III. = UP) - An erstwhile city dump. situated along the shore of the Illinois river here, today had been transformed into a beautiful city park which attracts hundreds of people daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
HONESTY BOXES YIELD ,s4o

London tUP) = The small red boxes which the Bournemouth Cor poration placed in all their busses last year to receive fares which conductors omitted to collect yielded almost $940 when they were opened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
MOTORIST IN
 COURT TOMORROW Marine Band Concert To-
 night-Bridge Party
THOMASTON Correspondent: Mrs. Frank H. MattoOn. 17 Juds0n St.-Tel. 195

Thomaston, Aug. 5-Lawrence B. Frageau, 19 of Waterbury whose case was continued from July 6, will appear before Justice James w Scott in court tomorrow morning on . reckless driving charge. Fra geau was the driver of the car which struck and injured Eileen Perrault. 3, on Park street on the morning of Jul 4. The accident was investi- gated by Constable Martin Rogoz- inski.
 Concert Tonight
 The concert by the Marine band planned for last Friday night will be held tonight at Kenea park if weather permits.
 Bridge Party
 Mrs. Charles Kellie entertained at bridge at her home on JudsoD street Wednesday night. Her guests were Mrs. James Duff, Mrs. George Galida, Mrs. Albert Golden, Mrs. Harold Atwood. Mrs. Robert Mackie Mrs. Malcom Aldrich and Mrs. Far quahar King. Prize winners were. first, Mrs. Duff: Jecond Mrs. Galida and Mrs. Mackie.
 Briefs
 Frederick Winger who recently un- aerwent an appendix operation at Waterbury hospital returned yester- day to his home on East Main street. Mrs. Jessie Riggs has entered on her duties as manager of the Park street hotel. The hotel Is owned and operated by the Seth Thomas Clock company.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Schme'.e. and Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Fische will leave tomorrow for a vacati T. in Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. Edson Cooper at- tended the races at Springfield yes- terday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
D Q U 6 | A s NEW s
DOUGLAS FIRST ALASKA TOWN TO ORGANIZE
 SCOUTS "CUB PACK"

, At well attended meeting of par ents and others interested in the Boy Scout movement, which was held in the Parish hall last evening, the first organization of boys under 12 years in Alaska who are known as Cub Pack" division of regular scouts, was effected. aE
 Actual steps in the organiza ton followed talk by Robert L. Dill, Field Executive from Seattle. He explained the Clubbing program what it is and what it stands for. The Eagles Lodge of Douglas is sponsoring the organiza ton, as they are also sponsors of the local scout troop.
 Proceeding at once with the or ganization the following officials were chosen: Chairman of the Cub Committee, Tauno Niemi; other members, Sam Devon, and Glen Rice Mrs. Sam Devon and Mrs. Richard Mccormick were named as the two Den-mothers, with Dick
 Macdonald as Cubmaster.
 Present at the meeting were MT. and Mrs. Glen Rice, MT. and Mrs. Sam Devon, Mrs Edward Bach. Mrs. Robert Dupree, Mrs. Kathleen Me Cormick, M. J. Kibby, Arne Shud- shift, Leonard Johnson, Tauno Nie- mi. Tom Cashen, Elroy Fleek, Rev. O. L. Kendall, Robert Dill and Dick Macdonald.
 Scouts Robert Fleek, Frank Kr- sul, Jimmy Devon, Frank Cashen, Harry Cashen, Bill Spain.
 There will be meeting of all boys who are interested in Clubbing to- morrow evening at the city hall, after school.
 All boys who wish to join are asked to attend this meeting, and those boys whose parents were given books last night are asked to take them. *A
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
WEATHER CONDITIONS AT 8 A. M. TO-DAY

Seattle aiporD cloudy 43 Blaine cloudy 3 cloudy 34 Alert Bay partly cloudy 31 Triple cloudy 3 Prince partly cloudy angara cloudy 2 Ke cikan cloudy 9 cloudy partly cloudy 5 Pet ersbg cloudy 10 Sa clear IA Soapsone Point Inlet clear A. Hoonah clear Radovle 9 Skagway clear 0; Cape Hninbrook clear 20: Cordova clear 24 China Anchorage clear 5 Fairbanks cloudy Springs clear 2 Tanana cloudy Ruby cloudy Nuao cloudy 6 Katag cloudy showing Flat cloudy
 Juneau Feb. 10. = Sunrise, 7:46 am; sunset pm
 WEATHER SYNOPSIS
 The baromeric low California with one center of 2920 inches off the Californian of the northern of Vancouver Island over all Alaska except the southeastern portion western Canada British pressure 3O4 inches at Mayo VT The gener ally the Territory except around the Southeast Alaska Light precipitation western Aeutan Islands locally from British and the Pacific Coast cold most stations in Alaska this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
MRS. J. V. DAVIS RETURNS TO HOME
 AFTER LONG TRIP

Mrs. J. V. Davis, wife of Capt. James V. Davis, of the Davis Trans portation Company, and her son Jim Davis Jr., returned home aboard the Alaska today after being ab- sent from Juneau since November g.
 With Capt Davis, Mrs. Davis and her son travelled east to New York, thence to Havana, the Panama Canal, and return. Capt. Davis will return to Juneau on the Baranof, next week, Mrs. Davis said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
For the House

Democrat-Thomas c. Burchett, Cordova, c. w. Minaker, Cordova; Ii. Fl. McCutcheon, Anchorage; Ed Coffey, Anchorage; Hans Elvig, An chorage; Harvey J. Smith. Anchor age: Freeman A. Roberts, Snag Point; Call A. Drager, Anchorage.
 Republican--Mrs. Florence Naf- sted, Cordova; Moritz A. Andresen, Anchorage; M. D Snodgrass, Pal mer; Leland R. Hancock, Anchor age.
 Independent-C. Chester Carlson, Cordova, and George Burleigh, An chorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
TOIO Dance to
 Be Held Friday
High School Girls Will h. vite Boys to Valen-
 tine Affair

Emily Post has given her appro- val and plans are now nearing com pletion for the Juneau High School Valentine dance on Friday, when the girls are scheduled to invite the boys, despite the fact that leap year is still two years around the corner.
 The affair will be held in the Grade School gymnasium following Fridays basketball game, and Val
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
What Is Your
 News I.Q.?

 Each question counts 20;;ss eacl ,art of two-part question, 10. ,l core of 60 is fair; 30 good.
 l. Who is this CIO leader? Why did he recently criticize John L. Lewis?
 2. Are Hoover, LandOn and Roosevelt all against the pro- pOsal to hold a national refer endum before war is. declared? 3. Is the Soviet Unions off ciaI leader (a) Joseph Stalin, tb) Michael Kalinin, or Co Leon TrOtsky?
 4 Approximately half the S25,000 Lindbergh reward was given the garage man who noted Hauptmann's auto li- cense. True or false?
 5. Does the United States recognize Victor Emmanuel as emperor of Ethiopia as well as king of Italy?
 Answers on page six.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
CITY WATER RESERVOIR
 STILL HAS GOOD SUPPLY

Seven feet below the ice is where the level of the water in the city reservoir was yesterday, according to James Manning who measured the depth as directed by the Coun- cil at Monday nights meeting More than 20 feet of water still remains, therefore, enough in all probability until the weather warns up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
HOUSEHOLD ART
 GROUP OF J.W.C.
 TOMORROW

The first meeting of the House hold Art group of the Juneau Wom- ans Club American Home Depart ment will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m at the home of Mrs. Harold Smith.
 Demonstration on cutting and folding bias tape and the setting of collars will be held with Mrs Smith in charge All members of the club are invited to attend the gatherings which are to be held every Thurs day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
RELEASED

Edward Powers, charged with as- sault, was released on his own rec ognizance today following hear ing in U. s. Commissioners court. Powers was accused in a complaint slgned by Mrs. Nell Lewis of threat ening to assault his wife.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
BRUNELLE NOT TO SEEK OFFICE
 SENATE POST
Cofey, McCutcheon Again in IT Field Many Candi-
 dates File in Third Div.

CORDOVA, Feb. 9.-Senator M E.. s. Brunelle of Cordova, who served in the last two legislative sessions, is not seeking reelection this year, but large list of candidates are Y the field
 Incomplete filings include:
 For the Senate Dr. c. A. Pollard, Anchorage, Democrat
 J. s. Holman, Seward, Democrat. Rev. B. J. Bingle, Palmer, Inde- pendent.
 S. D. McCutcheon, Anchorage, Democrat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
MCKEE FUNERAL

With the Rev. John L. Cauble officiating. funeral services were held at the Charles w. Carter mor- tuary this afternoon for William Mckee who passed away recently at St. Ann's Hospital. Interment followed in the Evergreen cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09

entine decorations and refreshments are planned. Miss Mary Jean Me- Naughton, chairman of the social committee of the Girls Club, is in charge of the event which is limited to High School students.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
REBEKAH MEETING

Rebekah lodge members meet in regular session tonight at 8 o'clock in the IO.O.F. hall where Mrs. Katherine Hooker, District Deputy will pay her official visit. Mrs. John Mccormick, Noble Grand, will pre- side.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
TAKU WIND DELAYS
 MEETING OF DLW.C

The regular meeting of the Doug las Island Women's Club planned for this evening has been post poned until the same time next week for the benefit of the mem bers who would find it difficult to attend on account of the stormy weather.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
TUROFFS BACK

MT. and Mrs. L. w. TuToff and sons, Jack and Rob- returned to Ju- neau today aboard the steamer AL aska following a months stay in Portland MT. Turoff is Bureau of Public Roads engineer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
ANOTHER DAUGHTER BORN
 TO MIR. AND MRS. WARNER

A baby girl, Jean Antonette, was born at 5:15 o'clock this morning in St. Ann's Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Jack Warner The little Miss who is the second daughter for the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
GEORGE DALE RETURNS

George A. Dale, Associate Super visor for the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs, returned to Juneau on the after being on leave at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
u S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRrCULTURE. WEATHER BUREAU
 THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau

Forecast vicirit beginning pm, Thursday 
 Southeast Cloudy possibly portion partly cloudy portion tonight and northeast winds Strait and Lynn
 of the of the EIinchnbrook
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09

Nicholas KoshWak of Nome un- derwent a minor operation this morning at the Government Hos- pital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
DAUGHTER IS BORN
 TO JACK WARMERS

Born at St. Ann's Hospital, a baby daughter arrived at 5 o'clock this morning for MT. and Mrs. Jack Warner of Douglas, who are now re- ceiving congratulations from their many friends of GaStineau Channel.
 The child, who weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces at birth, has been named Jean Antonette Warner. She is the sister of little Aleda Lee Warner.
 MT Warner, well known in Ju- neau, is employed by Standard Oil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09

Mrs. Wallen Forrest was admit ted to St. Anns Hospital this morn ing and was scheduled to undergo major operation this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09

University of Iowa where he com pleted work to get his doctors de- gree.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09

Germany has the highest percent age of aH-steel railway coaches of any nation in the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09

Mrs. Philip Sterling was admit ted to St. Ann's Hospital yesterday for medical care.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
HOSPITAL NOTES

Rodney Johnson, a surgical pa- tient, was dismissed today from St. Anns Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
by AdeIaide Kerr
BEIGE IS SMART

couple, tipped the scales at ' pounds and 12 ounces.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-09
LOCAL DATA
Weatha
RADIO REPORTS
TODAY

Lowest fam. fam. Precip fam.
 temp. temp. velocity 21 hrs. Weathe,
Evening star., 1938-06-28
Shirts and Shorts
! for So

SHORTS Of pre-shrunk and colorfast
broadcloth and woven madras in white
solid colors and patterns Elastic or side
tie styles with gripper front, all-way
stretch seat and wide legs Solid colors
and patterns. Fine combed cotton warn
SHIRTS with deep-cut armholes. Sizes
"a to 46.
Evening star., 1938-06-28
2OOO-$1.35 to $1.95

Our regular Lynbrooke and Belnord
shirts tailored of fine pre-shrunk, COL
orfast broadcloth and madras. Nom
Wilt collar style in WHITE, solid colors
and patterns, neckband in WHITE and
patterns Sizes 1917 to 18.
Evening star., 1938-06-28

Discontinued patterns of a famous
make you will recognize the value
instantly. A fine selection of SUMMER
PATTERNS on pastel backgrounds.
Cool, fine isles and rayons. Sizes 10
to IL.
Evening star., 1938-06-28
Mems SOC, 79c s. 81
Summer Neckties

A fine selection of Summer patterns on light
OF. dark backgrounds a wide variety of
fabrics, including many WASHABLE. All are
hand tailored with resilient construction.
$50 PAIRS Sl.3o ALL. WOOL
Evening star., 1938-06-28

OF PURE-DYE SILK In blue,
brown and maroon. Popular n =
new button front style with -
short sleeves. Only l25 in the
group 50 be here early. Small, -
medium and large sizes.
The Washington times., 1938-07-07

Col. Frank J. Morrow, retired,
entertained at dinner at the
Shoreham Terrace last evening
when covers we're laid for eight.
The Washington times., 1938-07-07
PETIT POINT = By igor CaSSin1

Kidd, of whom you have certainly
heard, is said to have buried some
of his treasure The island still
belongs to the Gardiner family (the
last one being Winthrop Gardiner),
but has been leased for 10 years by
Winston Guest, well-known polo
player, who subleased it last year to
Clarence Mackay Society here
is composed of few old conservative
families, the cave-dwellers of the
endroit, and of quite few nouvedur
riches, who have bought beautiful
places The younger set is gay,
and tennis, golfing, riding, sailing
and swimming are the things to do
=. They often 60 to Montauk Point,
just at the end of Long Island (where
the lighthouse is) for picnics on the
beach and to do high-stake gambling
at the Casino or on some private
yacht Dancing goes on all the
time at the Maidstone Club and for
NAL and informal cocktail parties are
given by dozens every day A
beautiful mansion in the place is
Lauralawn, belonging to the Robert
Scheys, whose glamorous daughter,
Terry, is well known in Washington
and in the hunt country surround
ings -. Terry, by the way, who COM
mutes during the week to and from
New York to take care of her shop,
has quite time around here =. It's
party after party and not much sleep
-. Picnicking on the beach the other
night, she lost her weekly allowance,
500 =. and a friend lost a diamond
ring . . but it happens every day
around here =.
The fireworks worked splendidly
Monday night =. so we'll that few
houses were almost set afire E. Hav-
ing luncheon on the beach of the
The Washington times., 1938-07-07

day long go" ... If Cholly Knicker-
booker were going to describe East
Hampton he would say East
Hampton, one of the most fashion
able summer resorts in Long Island,
is composed of very exclusive
smart set and of a big colony of
artists The Maidstone Club and
the Devon Yacht Club are The places
in which to be seen The
original name given to East Hampton
by its settlers was Maidstone. There
is a little old cemetery, just in the
middle of the village, where they all
rest {. Next are the tennis courts of
the Maidstone Club, almost as if the
living people wanted the dead to par
ticipate in their life and fun +.
East Hampton is really one of the
most interesting villages of America.
Just in front of East Hampton is
Gardiner Island, which was given by
the King of England to Lyon Gar
diner, who was made lord of the
manor That's where Captain
The Washington times., 1938-07-07

Maidstone Club were its president,
Wallace Chauncey, and wife and the
Walter Rothchilds at another
small table the Dickson Potters .
The Jessie Spaldings were having a
very jolly time with the Olney
Mairses, jr. (she was the former Isa-
belle Gardiner) e.
Mrs. Harry Hamlin, whose favorite
hobby is to buy and fix houses, was
discussing real estate with a few ell
derly swains . In the meanwhile,
Bill Lansing, playboy and aviator,
was flying very low over the club
house, soaring the guests to death
Playing a vigorous game of ten
mis- on the beautiful grass courts of
the club was Kay Barker, who for
such long time was one of the ia
vorite bellies of Alfred Gwynne Van
derbilt, jr. .. Beauteous Helen Bar
ker was watching her athletic sister
with sincere admiration .. but her
.favorite sport is not tennis On
the adjacent court was pretty deb
Edith Beale and Eleanor Robinson,
another attractive local miss =. The
Earl w. Sinclairs and Major and Mrs.
John Vernon Bouvier were among the
interested spectators . Midst all
the resorts of the summerland, Mon
tauk is unique with its magnificent
stretches of gorse-covered moorlands,
it's cliffs and headlands; unbroken
miles of superb beach with churning
rollers of the deep Atlantic ever
foaming shoreward.
Lying off the Montauk Yacht Club
we saw Thalia, smart deepsea cruiser
owned by Thomas NJ. Howell The
Surf Club, with its magnificent pool,
cabanas and beach, is a favored rem
devious for visitors to Montauk, and
it is here that much of the sports ac
tivity centers, by day and at night
The Washington times., 1938-07-07
Lyons Stay
AtGlenvleW

With virtually all Of THE peo-
pie deserting Washington and
the surrounding territory, it's
rather refreshing to hear of
some who are not. For the
first time in nine years." says
Mrs. a m e S Alexander Lyon,
their estate on the Rockville
Pike-Glenview Farms-will re-
main open.
This decision of DR.. Lyon and
his chic wife is rather startling,
for they are a globe-trotting
couple indeed-Last year it wa
Honolulu and Lake Louise that
lured them away.
AS a matter Of fact, Mrs.
Lyon states that ct he spirit
might move them yet" but so
far Glenview has proved too
pleasant to want to leave.
Mrs. w. I. Carroll, of Pitts
burgh, is here for a weeks visit,
stopping at Wardman Park
Hotel.
The Washington times., 1938-07-07
In Sunmey Frock of White

Isabel is fascinating person with dancing eyes and
delightful disposition She had smart white frock yes
erday which had red and blue cherries embroidered the
material Maria Teresa, whose mother Mrs. Walter n.
WamSlev IT, the wife of the American Consul in Per-
nambuco, Brazil, perfect little lady with mpeccable
manners
The first stop Isabels journey visit with the Am
bassador of Chile-Senor Don Manuel Trucco and his
daughters Senora Marta and Senorta Rebeca, at their
embassy in Bluemont. Then there will be stay at
the beach she has been invited Cape May for
tme then return visit to Bluemont, and in September
she will sail for sojourn in her native Chile So it does
look though Washington will be seeing much of her
The Washington times., 1938-07-07
Two Daughters

Still others stopping by for
a midday snack were Mrs. Rob-
ert Whitney Imbrie, in a cocoa
brown print, worn with large
brown balibuntl hat; Mrs. Sims
Snow, in green and white
print: Mrs. Francis Murray in
a summer yellow frock, with
two of her young daughters;
Mrs. Bland, wife of Judge Oscar
Bland, and her daughter, Miss
Helen Bland, Mrs. Bland in a
pale blue lace and her daugh-
ter in a printed gown of white
in which blue predominated.
Mrs. Harry w. Gwynn, who
recently returned with her huS-
band, Major Gwynn, from Hon
olulu, was being greeted by
friends who welcome her re-
turn. She was in a black and
white print costume. Mrs. Will
liam Jennings Price was in a
sheer blue and white chiffon
dress with which she wore a
large white hat banded in blue
and boaSting a colorful bouquet
of flowers at the front of the
crown
X X
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth B.
Martin, of New York, with their
son, Merrill Martin. are at the
Shoreham, where they will re-
main for the summer.
The Washington times., 1938-07-07
Mrs. Robbins
Hard at Work

my summer plans? They
are very simple. I am going TO
stay right here and work."
That was what the fascinat-
ing Mrs. Warren Delano Rob-
bins of the lavender-tinted locks
Zone cannot escape that last
reference) replied on the phone
today. She will be as busy as a
bee until October /, when she
leaves for Fairhaven, Mass, and
the old Delano estate there for
a much-needed rest.
Since becoming interior dec
orator, par excellence, Of the
State Department, Irene has
had nothing much more impor-
tant than the Congo consulate
and the like to display her tai
entS on. Now, however, a nice
sum of money has been allotted
by the government FOL the pur-
pose of building and furnishing
some of Uncle Sans legations
and embassies.
Just about every day confer
ences are held at the State De-
partment and plans are dis
played, discussed and agreed
upon. Although Mrs. Robbins
has charge of the furnishings
only she gives advice on con-
struction. MY point of view
as a hostess" she terms it.
Already legations in Finland
and Uruguay are being built
with plans for places in Santo
Domingo, Haiti and Brazil under
way. AS soon as plans are de-
cided upon Mrs. Robbins will
be busy thinking out color
schemes, deciding on the type
of furniture and the like.
Mrs. Robbins has just returned
to town from a very merry
house party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Auchincloss on their
Long Island estate.
The Washington times., 1938-07-07

most expert instruction in the
latest dances, and for superb in
Struction in most any sport, con-
suit Johnny Mcclure, who is
home from Hill School and look
ing like Physical Cultures
finest specimen.
OBBY WHITLEY and
D Charley Borden left last
Tuesday for Canada, where they
are intending to have lots Of
fun before Bobby sails for Eu-
rope in late July.
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MARIE TERESA NORRIS,
NA Jean Wallace, Ann Arcaya
and Sta Finkenstaedt are four
Washington lovelies who are so
very, very popular with-every-
one.
A ND-discretion will not let
"A me say who the attractive
young swing cat (jitterbug to
the music fans who are month
behind the timeS) at the George
town Prep dance was, who, while
doing the shag, toppled back
wards into the fountain of the
ballroom. And-with all the
curious and amused eyes upon
her, got up with much dignity,
bowed in each direction and
then proceeded at a slow pace
off the dance floor.
*
A ND now, darling, I have to
"A finish my packing for a
visit to Port Washington, Long
Island, and will I have fun. You
should know. Meanwhile, take
care of yourself and please rush
back to the typewriter. Love,
MARCY MORGAN.
The Washington times., 1938-07-07

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Others enjoying the cool at
mosphere of Pierre's, with its
pale green walls and tempt
ing menu were Mrs. Edward H.
Droop and her daughter, Mrs.
Thilman Hendrick, whose gowns
were of matching shades, each
being Of dubonnet and white
print, Mrs. Droop's in chiffon
with a hip-length jacket and
Mrs. Hendricks of crepe. They
wore large white hats.
Sonora de Alfaro, wife of the
Ambassador of Ecuador, was
with a feminine companion.
She wore a frock of green and
brown print with brown sailor
hat. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Comp
ton were two Of a large party
which had only one other
woman in its group.