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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

that the Wrights would eventually make long flight-yes, even as far as Cape Henry, 75 miles away. AL pheus knew in his heart that some day Kill Devil Hill, scene of the first flight, would become place of pil- grimage.
 Still at His Post
 Three decades have passed The newspapermen have long ago left the sand dunes to follow the big stories elsewhere. But Alpheus Drinkwater's home is still the goal of the occasional correspondent who comes to the dune country. Alpheus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
ITALIAN SCOUTS
 TURN SONCBIRDS

Songbirds of Troop 26, Boy Scouts of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, harmonized long and loud at their regular meeting last eve- ming in the parish hall at which several guests were present.
 With only the lights on a large Christmas tree lit, the boys en- joyed themselves immensely. Next week diversified Christmas party will take the place of the usual meeting.
 Eight uniform scouts of merit will represent the troop at the Christ mas Carol Community Sing on the Green tomorrow. Jimmy Fazzino is the troop scribe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
3, ,725 Pounds of Meat
 Condemned By Keeley
TAO Diaries Inspected in Past Fiscal COnsump-
 ton of Raw Milk Health Menace

Waterburys municipal abbattoir did a ebusfness of $6483 during the fiscal year. November to November cordng to the report of Dr. Peter Keeey dairy milk food inspector included in the annual report of Dr. Edward
 Godfrey city health officer In addition to the supervision of the slaughter house. where 3275 pounds of meat condemned as unfit food the sanitary division of the health department conducted TAO inspections of dairies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Ed "Bootsy" Kenney of the Madison Street Ken neys says it never rains but it pours The Mulcahy School Kindergarten student only recently released from St. Marys Hospital, now he's home under doc tors care with measles. Dr. William A. Bulevich of Chicago former local resident honors the Tower with fits first Christmas card for 1888. Mickey Swata says "Join the Navy and See the Worlds Fair Over 15O warhps of various types expected for the open ing in New York next May John McGibbOn tells me for cruise around the world, leaving from Hampton Roads, Va. . Bettina PaIomba of East Liberty Street was 20 years old Wednesday. My, my! Clyde Jen- his official staff at the Hotel Elton next Monday ming when he entertains at his annual Christmas party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
BUSY LENS

More than 8O,0OO feet of negative film rolled through Frank Redman's camera during the shooting of Par amounts Little Orphan Annie. This means hat some 1900, ,000 "still" pictures were taken .. life times work for even the fastest can- did camera enthusiast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

still handles infrequent press dis patches which tell of coast guard matters, of wrecks and rescues, of the. famous Lost Colony drama at Fort Raleigh.
 Now, after many years. Alpheus Drinkwater's faith in what he saw will be vindicated. For on December IT, 1888, ceremonies at Kill Devil Hill will celebrate the 35th anni- versary of the Wright brothers flight. The beautiful Wright Mem orial beacon tower on Kill Devil Hill will be the scene of the celebration. Aviation notables from all oyer the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

nation will gather. There will be speeches. Alpheus Drinkwater and some of the grizzled coast guards men who also saw the first flight will be there as guests and will rub shoulders with the notables.
 Afterwards, Alpheus will go home and send over the wires the dis patches which will tell of the latest pilgrimage to this place, and of the 200 mighty war planes which flew in formation around the ancient heap of sand.
 Not newspaper will reject his telegramS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
To days Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page


 
 l. False. Christopher Columbus did not die in prison. 2. True. The first appendicitis operation was performed at Roose- welt Hospital in New York City in 1886.
 3. False. A racoon does not live to an extended age. 4. False. A dead snakes tail may wriggle a short time after it is killed but the sunset has noth- ing to do with it. 5. True. Buttons on sleeves were first used on the uniforms of the soldiers of Frederick the Great to keep them from wiping their faces on the sleeves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
GLITTERING WARDROBE

Most extravagant wardrobe ever assembled for Paramount star is that of Madeleine Carroll for Cafe Society" which includes 10 changes ranging from evening gowns to yachting outfit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
AnslDers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. 1. Gorilla. 2. John Philip Sousa. 3. The moon. 4. Hans DieckhOff. 5. Washington, ID. c. 6. Queen Elizabeth. :. Approximately eight min uteS.
 8. Chief Justice of the United States. g. Zurich. 10. Fin-an-seer'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
GIFT HORSE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

GIFT HORSE Suggested oubst nthe manner ot NeSon Eooy Or
 Felix KnighO Give man a tie he tie, Give man gift he won't hide Gloves fur lined and keep this in mind, Give horse he can ride! Give a man fine tobacco pouch, Or a bag of strong cowhide, Give man book at which he'll more than look' Give a horse he can ride! Give man swell lounging robe A set of skis which he can glide, From swell shop pick riding crop Give a a horse he can ride! Give man a gift he Of which he speak with pride, For one who likes to jog, go the whole hog, Give man horse he can ride!
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
IN THE TOY DEPARTMENT

Ride cock horse on the toy department floor Let the youngsters have time till put the store aGake for the elevator and don't look back That last doll Sally dropped got its head cracked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Cops, take notice. you leave it up to Mayor S. Davis Wilson of Philadelphia any citys finest" doesn't have to blush at this time of the year solid citizen bestows present = holiday offering upon the bluecOat who patrols his beat. Mayor Wilson says: 'Our policemen and firemen poorly paid for the services they render They risk their lives daily and if wants to give them little something at Christmas time see nothing wrong. Such gifts not bribes. =. This was in reply to Police Com missioner Lewis Valentines charge iE New York that policemen couldn't conscientiousIy accept Christmas gifts from friends and acquaintances along their beats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Round and square dancing in the good od-fashioned country style time will be the order of the night when partment get together tonight at the Wolcott Fair
 Grounds The entire proceeds of this affair will be turned over to an injured member of the department The itterbugS will not stand chance at this social function and if they do begin to get ittey First Hoseman Chick Kelley and Chief Edward Pracny will give them the answer to "Who Blew Out the Flame?".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
ROTARIANS PLAN
 PROGRAM TUESDAY

Group singing will be featurI of the annual children's Christmal party of the Rotary club in ThI Elton Tuesday. A magician will enI certain. Presents will be given tl all who attend. The party is arI rangde for underprrivileged chil| dren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

board of trustees of the foundatiol and will be announced after the end of the 1938-39 scholastic year.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
1n Mrn1nrtattt.

BRESNAHAN. MAURICE F. In sweet
memory q 9TE deEoted hSsSsnHd sno who Ia
died twenty years ago today. May 20. 1918.
We often sit and think OF him
When We are all alone.
FOR memory is the only thing
That grief can call its own.
Like ivy on the withered oak
When all other things decay.
Our love for him will still keep green
HIS sha DEVoTED ReHsE '1Sf @fre ewsS AND CHILDREN
HATTON. MARY v. A tribute of love
Who % aea this fe taensy
nine years ago today May 90, 1909.
We have a picture framed of you.
amed al in iovins and true
Deep " GaE HER ee15 EoviNa u Il ndnE a1iss
KEEvE. JOHN. In LOVING. remembrance
Of our dear father and grandfather JOHN
KEEvE: who departed this life 90 sud
Often in our lonely hours
We see you among the flowers.
Which you loved so dear.
HIS 7hsn bfvdED 5as the bAuaHrER S5ens issr GRAND
TucKsoN. coLpENA Y, BgRToN
AND COLEMAN R. TUCKsON, JR.
MATTHEWS. JOHN B. A tribute of love
1ysd na rober !S JOHN N Il vo Ss
passed into the great beyond twelve years
ago today. May 90, 1926.
noble character sadly missed.
DEVOTED SISTERS. MARGARET j. OVER.
TON AND RUTH NJ HARGETT.
MAY. ISABELLE. Sacred to the mem
ISABELLE MAY. who departed this life
one year ago today. May 20. 1887.
The memory of her integrity and pro-
DEVOTED GODCHn.D. MATTE pEvILLE:
NIECE AND NEPHEW. VIOLA LANE
AND WILLIAM MAY.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
SISTER Convicted,
MANADM|TSGU|LT
D. C. Mechanic Is on Way to
Surrender in Death of
Br0ther.in.laW.

A Washington mechanic was re-
ported on his way to Philadelphia to-
day to surrender In a murder from
which he said his sister. former
Capital telephone operator, has taken
the blame to shield him.
The sister, Mrs. Mary Roche, at
tractive 32-year-old widow, was con-
victed last Friday Of voluntary man
slaughter in the killing of her hus-
band Charles last December. She has
been held in prison at Philadelphia
awaiting sentence.
Edward O'Connell. Washington
lawyer, to whom the brother, Edward
Haislip, 26, of the 1000 block of Mas
sachusetts avenue NE, is said to have
confessed, also had left for Philadel-
phia today.
Mr.. O'Connells secretary said
Haislip came to the attorneys Office
several days ago and said he was re-
sponsible for the killing for which his
sister has been convicted.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Philadelphia said Judge Robert E.
Lamberton would sit today as a COM
mitting magistrate for the surrender
Of Haislip.
Herman Sherman, counsel for Mrs.
Roche, presented to Judge Lamberton
yesterday a statement Haislip is said
to have made tn Mr.. OConneI Mrs.
Roches attorney then requested that
his client be granted new trial.
In the statement, q notarized copy
of which is on file with the Philadel-
phia court, the brother said that he
stabbed the husband in self-defense
and kept silent because his sister
threatened suicide if he told.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
MRS. ALICE M. CARR, SO,
DIES AT HOME HERE
Widow of Former Builder Will
Be Buried in Rock Greek
Cenneferv Today

Cemetery Today.
Mrs. Alice NJ. Carr. So, widow Of
Solomon Carr. formerly a prominent
builder here, died Wednesday at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Madeline
c. Lilly, 1881 Butterworth place NV,
after long illness.
Funeral services are being held this
afternoon at the daughters residence.
Burial will be in Rock Greek Gene
terry.
A native of Takoma Park, Md. Mrs.
Carr had lived here since childhood.
Her husband, who died in 1904. was
vice president and one of the found
ers of the Perpetual Building & Loan
Association. He also was we'll known
as a lay preacher of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Carr was long active i'll the
Petworth NJ. E. Church and earlier
had been active in the Douglas Me-
mortal NJ. E. Church.
Besides Mrs. Lilly, she leaves two
other daughters, Mrs. Alice c. Beall
and Miss Sarah NJ. Carr, this city;
two sons, Joseph L. Carr. this city,
and Solomon Carr, Bellfower, Calf;
a sister, Miss Mary Ellen Mangum,
this city, and six grandchildren.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
RETIRED ARMY OFFICER
is FOUND DEAD IN BED

BY the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, May 20-Col
Girard Sturtevant, IS, U. S. A., re-
tired, professor of foreign languages
at the Brown Military Academy
Pacific Beach, since 1929. was found
dead in bed at his home yesterday by
his wife, Mrs. Zinnia Sturtevant
Col. Sturtevant was born in New
York City January IA, 1872. In 1891
he entered the Military Academy at
West Point. He took part in the siege
at Santiago. was a member of the
punitive expedition into Mexico in 1915
and in the World War commanded
the 349th Infantry.
From 1908 to 1912 he was military
attache at Mexico City and from 1920
to 1924 was professor of military
tactics at the University of Minnesota.
He served as chief of staff, organized
Reserves. l01st Division, Milwaukee,
from 1924 until he retired in 1923.
Services will be conducted here Sat-
urday. The body will be sent to West
Point for burial.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
NAVAL BUILDING
START ADVOCATED
Vinson Asks Immediate
Funds to Start Work
on Program.
BY the Associated Press.

Apparently with administration sup
port, Chairman Vinson OF the House
Naval Committee advocated today an
immediate appropriation for IL ships.
dirigible and mosquito fleet" au-
thorized by the billion-dollar Naval
Expansion Act.
The vessels include two light cruisers
and a 20,000-ton aircraft carrier. The
nine others are auxiliary ships-the
category in which the Navy is most
deficient.
Representative Vinson, who confer
red with President Roosevelt about the
naval program Wednesday. said he
wanted funds to start construction
placed in a deficiency appropriation
bill. now pending in a House subcom-
mittee.
Only s16,O00,000 is needed at the
outset, the Georgian Representative
said. Unofficial Navy estimates. based
on present costs for similar construc-
tion, placed the ultimate cost of the
sea craft and airship at upward
of s114oc0,0o0.
The Navy Department, 1t was
learned, has submitted the list to the
Budget Bureau. and there were strong
indications the bureau would ap-
prove it.
These are the items. with unofficial
Navy estimates of the total cost, for
which Vinson is asking funds
Two light cruisers mounting 6-inch
guns, $44,00O,OO0; a large seaplane
tender, $l2,0OO,000; two small sea-
plane tenders, 100000 mine layer
S.. 900 900; mine sweeper. 81 500 900;
two oil tankers sl5,00O.00O; two feet
tugs, $4.000,000; an aircraft carrier
S22,000,000; 3000,000-cubic- foot
rigid airship. s3,0oo,O0o, and an in
definite number Of speedy, expert.
mental torpedo boats, s4.500,000.
The aircraft carrier-the seventh
modern ship of its type in the fleet OF
under onstruction-cannot be laio
down before 1899, Mr.. Vinson said
Money appropriated before Congress
adjourns. however. would allow the
navy 10 peFIect SpeCulCdtloIlS dIlu
order materials.
The airship would be the first con-
structed since the Macon and Akron
which fell into the Pacific and Allan
tice Oceans. respectively. Some nava
experts have indicated they want te
test the possibility of using dirigible
; as an aircraft carrier of the skies.
The new construction program. ex.
elusive of the tiny torpedo boats
would bring to SO the number of ship:
now on the ways or for which money
has been appropriated.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
HENRY c. BRIGHT DIES;
WAS EX-RAIL EMPLOYE
Member of Association of Oldest
1nha bitants Was S2-Rites
Set Tomorrow.

Henry c. Bright, 81, retired as
sistant roundhouse foreman for the
Pennsylvania Railroad. died yesterday
in Homeopathic Hospital after an ILL
ness of about two weeks.
Mr.. Bright retired from his position
with the railroad in 1923. after is
years service, which began with the
old Northern Central Railway. which
was absorbed by the Pennsylvania.
For many years resident Of this
city, Mr. Bright was a member of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
the District of Columbia He is sur
vived by a son, James G. Bright,
Jacksonville. Fla; daughter. Mrs.
Grace Bright Hanes, with whom he
made his home at 1926 Hawthorne
street NV; sister, Mrs Elizabeth
Putnam. Sunbury, Pa, and two grand
children.
Funeral services will be held at $50
pm tomorrow in Gawlers chapel,
1855 Pennsylvania avenue NV. Burial
will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-05-20

suffered the fatal attack 10 days ago.
A native of Washington, Mr.. Strain
ing was the son of John and Mary
Fitzgerald Straining. He had lived in
Upper Marlboro q years
His widow, Mrs. Mary E. Hall Strain
ing, survives. as do two sons. Freder-
ick A., jr., and John B. Straining. and
three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Vestas
and Catherine and Mary Straining.
Mass will be offered at 9 am. to-
morrow at ST Mary's Church Upper
Marlboro, followed by burial in Mount
Carmel Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
MRS. CLEARANCE NAL VAN
DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Woman, 81, Recalled Lincoln and
Talked Frequently Of Civil
War Events in D. c.

Mrs. Clarance Bruce Malvan, 81,
who recalled seeing President Lincoln
ard frequently talked OF events which
took place in Washington during the
time Of the Civil War, died yesterday
Of a heart attack at her home, 935
s street NV
Mrs. Malvan, the widow OF Dock
Malvan. was the mother of 13 chill
dren, all deceased. A native of Alex
andria, Va, she had lived in this city
the last IS years.
Survivors include two brothers, John
Carl Bruce, in his 80s, and Ellsworth
NJ Bruce, in his 70s; seven grand
children. four great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild. One Of the
grandsons is Milton T. Malvan of the
firm of Malvan g. Schey, funeral di-
rectors, here.
Funeral services will be held at
1 pm. Monday in the Lincoln Memo
rial Congregational Church, Eleventh
and r streets NV. Burial will be
in Harmony Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
F. A, STRAINING DIES;
STAR AWARD winner
Heart Attack Fatal to Man Who
Won Safe Driving Prize for
Five.Year Period.

Frederick A. Straining, "a. who won
The Stars five-year safe-driving award
in 1885 with a total of l90,2l0 miles,
compiled on circulation routes. died
yesterday at his home, in Upper Marl-
boro. Md.
He came to The Star in 1926 after
having been a mail locks inspector in
the Post Office Department. He re-
ceived the award. wrist watch. April
80. 1885, the same day he had heart
attack Since that time he had been
able to do only part-time work. He
Evening star., 1938-05-20

These 61too oyster boats 10i sal hour the hour
from from to midnight beginning tomorrow,
making trips along the better knon oater front points Of the
city, The cruises under the auspices OF the welfare and
Recreaond Association OF Public Buildings and Grounds.
cruises Mould hare begun yesterday $50 Aesauers
not failed to arUe The Police Boys Club Band played
ualanty dt Hans Point and Senator Radcliffe OF Maryland
to cheer but it OF HfesaDers, sail
" - t1f
Evening star., 1938-05-20
Cain Wins 0ratory Prize.

George H Cain has won the senior
oratory prize at ST. Joint College this
year. Winner in the junior division
was John Bennett. Results were based
on contest held at the college We'd
nesday.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
lin Mrntnrtaitt.

MIDDLETON. ELIZABETH: Born IN
Fauouier County Va ELIZABETH MID
DLEToN. departed this life forty three
years ago today. May 20. 1895. IN her
71st year.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber.
Peaceful in thy C-aye so low:
Thou no more will Join our number.
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is Ned
And in heaven rejoice to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
HER NIECE.
RUPERT. FANNIE L. In loving re-
membrance of FANNIE L. RUPERT. who
departed this life twenty-five years ago
today. May 20, 1918. THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1938-05-20

WHEN work seems unending and
w energy fags-get fresh start with
really fresh coffee. And to get really
fresh coffee, choose an ASP blend
either Eight O'Clock, Red Circle or
Bokar. Expertly blended from the pick
of the crop, these fine cofees are rushed
from the roaster to your ASP Store.
They are never ground until the very
moment of purchase. That's why ASP
Evening star., 1938-05-20
MRS. MERRIAM'S RITES
Widow of Army officer Buried il
Arlington Cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
Una Mcpherson Merriam, who died
Monday in New York City. were held
today in Arlington National Cemetery.
The Rev DR.. Stewart P. Keeling. rec
tor emeritus of st. Peters Episcopal
Church, Philadelphia, who preached
several times recently at st. Mar
aaret's Episcopal Church here in the
absence of the rector, oficiated.
Mrs. Merriam was the widow of
Brig Gen Henry Clay Merriam.
Evening star., 1938-05-20
Flax Crop Agitation.

Ulster Farmers Union is urging
farmers of Ireland to grow no more
fax until the government guarantees
the price.
Evening star., 1938-04-05
BLADENSBURG GROUP
COMMITTEES NAMED
Citizens Association Prepares to
Vote on Officers at May 2
Meeting.

Nominating and Audit Committees
were appointed last night by Presi-
dent William P. Thomas, jr., of the
Bladensburg Road Citizens Associa-
ton, preparatory to the associations
annual election of officers to be held
May 2.
Members of the Nominating Com
mittee are Mrs. F. L. Rodgers, Mrs.
P. F. Steving and Mrs. z. A. Miser,
while the Audit Committee is COM
posed of w. S. Ahlberg, Mrs. j. r..
Garman and Mrs. Jessie Robertson.
The principal speaker at last nights
session was John Nolen, jr, director
of planning for the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission, who
told of the commissions work and
future plans in the Northeast area.
Eight new members were approved
by the group. They were w. H.
Giegenberger M. NJ Courtney, N NJ
Murray. H. H. Shellin, F. G.. Nolan,
J. c. Conway, S. S. Richardson and
S. P. Matchett.
Evening star., 1938-04-05
PORTABLE SCHOOL
REQUEST DROPPED
Metropolis View Citizens
Association ReverseS
Previous Action.

The Metropolis View Citizens Asso-
citation last night took an about-face
on its stand of last month in favor
ing the use of temporary portable
schools in the area until permanent
buildings could be secured. Mrs. Will
liam Flinchum, reporting a meeting
with Frank w. Ballou superintendent
Of schools, said he told her that port
able schools were drafty, not fireproof,
and were not used for children of kin
dergarten age, for whom Metropolis
View citizens wanted them used. The
association accepted her recommended
ton that the use of portable schools
be opposed
Purchase of auto tags on April in
stead of January was favored by the
association. The motion was made by
Frank Lupac.
School Bus Denied.
Edward Keeley. chairman of the
Public Utilities Committee, said that
in an interview with Richmond B.
Keech of the Public Utilities Commits
SloH On tne pOSSlOllty OF gettlng Spe-
cial buses sent through Metropolis
View area in the morning to care for
the school children attending the
Brookland school. he was told that
check had been made and it was found
that only Is children used the bus
line in service and there was no need
to add to it.
Mr.. Keech was quoted by Mr.. Keeley
as saying the Brookland-W Woodbridge
bus line may be rerouted to north on
Fourth street. west on Franklin and
north on Twelfth streets NE. instead
Of the present route of west all the
way out Rhode Island avenue NE. to
Twelfth and north on Twelfth.
George E. Miller, president of the
association, stated that no reply had
Evening star., 1938-04-05

been received by the association on
it's request for a contract postal sta
ton in the area from the Post Office
Department nor from the Interior De-
partment concerning a request for
bandstands and electric floodlights in
Edgewood Park this summer for band
concerts.
New members admitted to the asso-
citation were Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Riley,
Mrs. Ethel Payne and Daniel P. Lyons.
Evening star., 1938-04-05
Dartmouth President Speaks.

DR.. Ernest Martin Hopkins. presi-
dent of Dartmouth College, was prin-
cipal speaker at the annual banquet
of the Dartmouth Alumni Club of
Washington last night at the Carlton
Hotel. Other speakers included Un-
dersecretary of the Treasury Roswell
F. Magill and Sidney Hayward, secre-
tary of the college.