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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

the girl, without answering Stoop- ed and began to gather the scatter ed contents from the box together, I'm sorry I hit you," Connie said.
 The girl did not look up. She was intent upon her task.
 T said I'm sorry I hit you," Connie repeated.
 The girl glanced at her over her shoulder, but she went on repack- ing the contents into the box.
 Cant you talk?" Connie asked. She sat up straight now, leaning forward to clasp her knees in her arms. There was tiny candle of interest, lighted in her blue eyes.
 The girl nodded solemnly. Her eyes, blue like Comics, were wide with wonder, as though they could not credit all they saw.
 Why don't you, them" This time Connie's tone was touched with impatience. She reached for a negligee at the foot of the bed. She slung her feet to the floor, wiggled into blue silk mules, the heels of which were studded with rhinestones, walked over to her chaise tongue and sat down.
 You took my breath" the girl said. And I was told not to say anything. Just leave the box"
 T won't bite" Connie said. I suppose. you're the girl from Lucille's. Well, you can take those things back, I don't want any of them"
 The girl just stared at her, not saying word.
 Did you hear me?" Connie asked.
 The girl nodded.
 T said I didn't want to see anyone, or anything, ever again, :" Connie said. And I meant it.
 'Why?"
 Connie was so surprised that the girl could ask a question that she answered before she thought Because I'm sick of everyone and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
CEREAL CONSUMPTION DOWN

London = (UP) = The peoples of the world are not consuming enough of the energy-producing cereals, according to the final re- port of the Mixed Committee of the League of Nations on the Relation of Nutrition. to Health, Agriculture and Economic Policy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07
CAST OF CHARACTERS

CONSTANCE CORBY-herOll,e; richest girl in the world.
 BRET HARDESTY = hero: bridge builder. RODNEY BRANDoN-Connie's hance.
 
 KATIE BLYN-COnnie's "dou- bIe."
 Yesterday: Sick to the soul of rich, pampered living, Connie turns on Rodney at the last mo- ment, threatens she will never see him again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

They all one of kind that you'll have to get here FIRST to get them As each item sells out THAT item is "off sale" don't say didn't you! You may again have chances like thes don't by means, miss out! Buy these bargains Metropotans Convenient Payment Plan!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-07

Take advantage of the biggest savings of the year in Metropoltans after-inventory clearance. We've picked hundreds suites and odd pieces throughout the stor and tagged them with sashing markdowns for quick dis posal. They all floor samples brand new Metro politan quality merchandise.
The Washington times., 1938-11-08

soup at lunch tne-er annual "SOup DriUe They bring
their firin-ke and peas and beans and meat
and then assemble the ingredients into nOursng
meal Naturally the "grub" free. And the school council
hoping for donations of 5000 pounds of food Soups on!
The Washington times., 1938-11-08

baby Bengal tigers at the Zoo
That's what we feed them,
every day, and they thrive on
it," he explained to a group of
youngsters who came out to get
some idea for naming the tigers
in the Patterson Newspapers
big contest for Washington
school children.
Meanwhile, an expedition to see
the tigers at the Zoo appeared In
prospect for crippled children OF
the Langdon School today.
Albert Howard, chairman of the
committee on crippled children OF
the Kiwanis Club, said today that
he planned to confer with other
members of the group on staging
an outing for the youngsters.
BY now, almost everyone knows
the rules of the tiger naming con
test. If you are a grade school
child in Washington or nearby
Maryland and Virginia you are
eligible to compete.
All you have to do Is think OF q
good name for a boy and girl tiger
and send these with a short note
to the Tiger Naming Contest Ed1
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
X-Ray Exams Spot
T,B. Germs Here

The first Xay examination for senior high school students
annual survey held today at Eastern High School
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
DISTRICT SEEKS
NEW METHOD OF
RESUSC|TATION
Carbon Dioxide Used
As StimuIant

Inauguration Of a new and
more efficacious" system Of re-
viving victims of suffocation and
drowning is to be sought by the
District Health Department, DR..
George C. Ruhland, District health
officer, disclosed today.
Developed by a Yale University
scientist from World War expert
ence, Ruhland said, the system
has been found satisfactory in
cases Of drowning, electrocution,
Illuminating and carbon monoxide
gas poisoning and suffocation, in
cluding that Of newborn babes.
POWERFUL STIMULANT
Essentially, DR.. Rutland ex-
planned, the process involves ad-
ministration of carbon dioxide, a
powerful stimulant to respiration.
The carbon dioxide, he said, by re-
storing the activity of breathing
mechanism, enables the human
body to resume absorption of life
giving oxygen.
1t is Ruhland's aim to equip
all ambulances and emergency
vehicles with apparatus for ad-
ministering the carbon dioxide
restorative. To this end, he said.
he will call conference probably
next week" of hospital authorities
and police and fire officials.
SPEED NEEDED
Ruhland pointed out that the
period Immediately following acci-
dents Of the suffocation type often
means the difference between life
and death. Therefore, he said,
it is necessary restoratives be ad-
ministered on the spot wherever
possible
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
SG-MOu1o Outfits
Loot of ThieUeS

Thieves who did a little pillag
ing in southeast Washington last
night apparently would rather be
engaged in catching those who
steal.
Entering the King Cotton Store
in the 1909 block of Good Hope
Rd. S. E., through a rear window
the thieves took two toy Oman
outfits.
These outfits, according to Man
ager James R. Greene, of the 1906
block of T st. S. E., who reported
the theft to police, consist of a
Oman gun and holster, three sets
of handouts, a badge and red
handkerchief.
The thieves also took SITS from
the cash box.
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
DISTRICT HEADS
IN new SPLIT.
ON LAWMAKERS
Hazen, MCCoach Differ
On Plan For Control

Another split between the Dis
trict Commissioners-this time on
pedestrian control-developed to-
day with submission by the Citi-
xens Advisory Committee on Traf-
fic Safety of recommendations
that police force pedestrians to
cross streets only at intersections
and only when the proper signal
Is given.
Approved yesterday, the recon-
mendation called also for an in
crease from % to Is miles an hour
In the downtown speed limit, Co
ordination of all traffic safety
activities under direction of a sal
aried executive officer and exten-
sion of the law against horn blow
ing. The four-point program re-
ceived the Endorsement Of the
Board of Trades traffic committee
and then was forwarded to the
District Building.
HAZEN BALKS
Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen
long has indicated pedestrian con-
troll IS "all right in theory" He
has baked at indorsing the pro-
posal, however, because Of his
conviction there is no solution to
the problem of enforcement.
Hazen's sob colleague on the
Board Of Commissioners, Lieut..
Col. David McCoach, jr., has taken
the position pedestrian control
would contribute substantially to
reduction in traffic fatalities.
AS newly appointed Engineer
Commissioner, Colonel McCoach
has suggested a campaign for the
arrest of "f1agrant violators" would
bring about speedy enforcement OF
the proposed law.
AS outlined by McCoach, pedes-
trian traffic would not be regu-
lated on all streets but only at
intersections and on thorough
fares where traffic officers or
traffic lights are stationed.
SPLIT ON PARKING
This would mean, the Engineer
Commissioner explained, that pen
alties for jay-walking would be
exacted throughout the downtown
section, neighborhood business
area and on all arterial streets
or highways in outlying district.
Last week, Commissioner Hazen
came to grips with Colonel Nc
Coach over a proposal by the lat
ter that all-night parking be
banned. McCoach urged this
measure on the grounds auto
mobiles standing at curbs after
dark constituted a traffic hazard.
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
QU|NTER WE'D
Romance of Golfer
Is Revealed

Ralph Quinter, jr., Washington
lawyer and a topflight tourna-
ment golfer, has been a secret
bridegroom since October 20, it
was revealed today.
His bride is the former Jane e.
Meiskey, daughter of Mrs. Daniel
Rhoades, of Lancaster, Pa. It was
while playing in a golf tourna-
ment at Lancaster that the young
Washington attorney met Miss
MeiSkey.
The marriage ceremony was per
formed at the First Presbyterian
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quinter will make
their home at the Brighton Apart
ments here
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
BALLOU WARNS
Sees Crime Increase
Among Youths

Crime Is increasing among
youths between the ages of 19
and %.
That warning was voiced last
night by DR.. Frank w. Ballou
superintendent Of schools, in d
broadcast sponsored by the High
School Teachers Association Of the
District.
The only solution Of the prob
lem, he pointed OUT, is in a pro
gram of character education ir
the schools and an adequate pro
gram of occupational adjustment
The Washington times., 1938-11-08

Officers of the tuberculosis AS
sociation. which is financing the
examinations through Christmas
seal funds. and public school Of
ficials were in attendance at the
opening Of the inspection.
After inspecting the work at
Eastern. DIR. George c. Rutland,
District health officer, issued a
The Washington times., 1938-11-08

statement announcing that the
scope of the examinations is ex
tended to all eligible persons be
tween is and Is years.
"This extension Of the exami-
nations" " he said, twill mean
larger and more effective dis
covery Of the incipient cases of
tuberculosis"
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
CO-SUPERV|SORS
TO HEAD STAFF
OF IS TEACHERS
Project Originated by
Patterson Papers

An educational program for
Washington's long neglected
handicapped children became .
reality this morning when two
supervisors were appointed to
head a corps of 16 teachers.
Within "a hours, it is hoped,
claSSrooms will be established at
Gallinger, Children's and Freed
mems hospitals where heretofore
forgotten youngsters will be able
to start or resume their school
work.
QUICK ACTION
Moving with almost unprece.
dented speed District WPA Off
cials placed the handicapped chill
dren's project in operation this
morning less than "a hours after
it had been approved by President
Roosevelt.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Goodman,
who obtained her master degree
from Simmons College in 1885 and
since then has specialized in the
instruction of handicapped chill
dren, and Miss Ida Kent, who OBJ
tanned her masters degree from
Howard University taught school
in Suffolk, Va, served as a social
worker in Richmond, and did
home instruction work for the Ju-
venile Protective Association here,
were appointed co-supervisors. Mrs.
Goodman will direct the education
of white children and Miss Kent
the colored children.
AIDES LISTED
Later today school officials will
submit a list of approved appli-
cantS for the teaching posts to
Mrs. Mary Steele, director of the
District WPA division of education
and recreation.
Former Commissioner George E.
Allen, administrator OF the local
WPA has directed that no time be
lost in appointing the recon-
mended teachers. Mrs. Steele said
they would be in a position to
start work tomorrow.
PATTERSON PROGRAM
Creation of the WPA teaching
project is the initial step in a long
range program advocated by the
Patterson newspapers.
Deputy WPA Administrator
Ross Haworth brought school and
health officials together to spon.
sor the project after the Patter-
son Newspapers first advocated
establishment of a crippled child.
ren's school at Gallinger Hospital.
Cost of the project placed in
operation today will be $18,50O.
In addition to the two supervisors.
16 teachers, two field workers and
two clerks will be appointed.
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
Job Of Greenskeeper
Open in Park Service

An examination for greenskeeper
in the National Park Service was
announced today by the Civil Serv-
ice Commission, which will accept
applications through tomorrow
at the Mather Building. 916 G st.
N, w, The salary Is $4,000,
The Washington times., 1938-11-08
Victim Of Stabbing
In Serious Condition

As a result Of an alteration at
Seventh Street and Rhode Island
Avenue Northwest last night,
James Ransford, 81. of the 400
block of M st. N. W., is in a serious
condition at Freedmen's Hospital
today. Police say he was stabbed
in the chest by an unidentified
man,
The Washington times., 1938-11-08

Talk about your school lunch projects! OUer in HerndOn
VG isn't the parents and charitable adults O prOUide all
the mangs of sound mind in sound body for school chill
dren It's the children themselves. Pupils at the HerndOn
School preparing for their regular daily regime of good
The Washington times., 1938-11-08

tor of the Patterson Newspapers.
1877 H st. N. w.
Winners, who will be selected
by three judges, will receive cash
prizes of $40, $40 and IS, and so
free theater tickets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
SUMMONS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER ONE. AT JUNEAU
 ALBERT O. CROOKS, Plaintiff Tvs. ELIZ AB E I'll PHOE B E CROOKS, Defendant
 TO ELIZABETH PHOEBE CROOKS, Defendant, GREETING:
 IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, you are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, within thirty days after the last pubh- cation of this summons, namely within thirty days after the 12th day of January, 1889, in case this summons is published, or within forty days after the date of it's service upon you, in case this sum mons is served upon you person. ally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said Court in the above en- titled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands the following relief
 The dissolution of the bonds of matrimony existing between the plaintiff and the defendant at the present time
 And in the event you fail to so i appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof. and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in his complaint, and as herein above stated.
 Witness, the Honorable George
 F. Alexander, Judge of said
 Court, and the seal of said Court, hereunto affixed on
 this 18th day of December
 1888.
 (SeaD
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN,
 By J. w. LEVERS Publication dates, December Is. 22. %, 1938; January 5, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. [. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Directly she appeared on the stage the audience applauded." Say, AS soon as she appeared"
 Often Mispronounced: Habitue. Pronounce ha- -bit-u-a, first as as in ask unstressed, as in bit, the tu as in picture, second a as in day, prin- cipal accent on last syllable
 Often Misspelled Cinnamon. Ob- serve the m.
 Synonyms: Beg, beseech, implore entreat, supplicate. plead, petition, ask
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Credulous; inclined to believe, es- pecially on slight evidence. Tt is nothing but credulous superstition. ]"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
THE BANANA BELT"

Comparisons often misleading inapt. De- spite that gust of whrlng outside the window, it would be a bit misleading to compare Juneau's weather today with the north pole But down where n the tall grows they having weather these days Nj (which makes Gastneau Channel zephyrs seem 3.lt like balm from Miami
 -a1 Eighteen deaths have been left in the wake of winter blast which swept down across Minnesota and the great plain states And that's below latitude 50 while we north of 58. Down in New York state where they grow apples and chorus girls it's 10 below while around the Great Lakes it has blowing ssa at velocity of l12 miles an hour Below zero tenn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
Lopez Services Are
 Tomorrow Afternoon

Funeral services for Jose Lopez, who was victim of heart attack last Tuesday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 130 o'clock at the Chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary
 Catholic services will be held and interment will follow in the Ever green Cemetery.
 Lopez was about 60 years old, and a Mexican resident of Juneau for many years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
cHoroscobe he stars incline
 but do not compel"
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1s3

Conflicting planetary aspects are active today, according to astrology The morning hours may be depress- ing as the years achievements are summed up.
 Labor may be dissa tisfied, and em- ployers are likely to look to the fu- ture with apprehension The seers stress the need of cooperation and sympathy among all classes. Girls may be critical and selfish under this rule of the stars Mer- cenary motives may be apparent in their acceptance of suitors.
 The planetary government indi- cates good news for the United States. Bankers and financiers will be encouraged to risk capital in 1889 projects
 President Roosevelt has happy portents in regard to foreign poli- cies, and will be prominent in 1889 international tangle.
 This summer Hitler comes under evil omens. Saturn will be station ary in his Sun while Mars will be in the square on his nadir III health and even a major catastrophe are foreshadoWed.
 Congress will have session of extraordinary debates and unusual alignments. Financial policies and war debts will be heatedly discussed
 France faces 1899 with portents of extreme tests of governmental sa- gacity European diplomats are to engage in intricate and perilous games.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have ithe augury of a year of progress after crises have been reached Many will lose aged relatives.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be extremely studious and conscientious. These subjects of Capricorn make friends who aid them in their careers.
 Rudyard Kipling, author, was born on this day 1865. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in- clude General Francis Marion Drake, founder of Drake University. 1880: Alfred E. Smith, ex-Governor of New York, 1873.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER"

The year which is rapidly approaching and will be starting in another couple of days may well see start made toward construction of the Alaska International Highway The American Commission to study and recommend the project appointed by President Roosevelt last summer More recently similar five-nember Commission appointed by Prime Minister Mackenzie King of Canada to de- termine what Canada do toward building its DOT ton of the important project Sentiment expressed from neighbor the boundary indicates that the Canadian Commission will give the same sym pathetic consideration that has been accorded the plan by the administration of Premier Pattullo of British Columbia.
 There are numerous technical difficulties to be faced in planning international project of this magnitude. But two groups sincerely devoted to seeing the road built should be able to devise an acceptable formula for joint action.
 The advantages to both Canada and the United States many. As the Seattle Post-Intelligencer points out the viewpoint of the United States it will encourage tourist travel and speed Alaska's development From the viewpoint of Canada it will open vast stretches of territory lacking any portation facilities
 ss@ But as the Seattle P-I stresses the most inn pnrtant benefits those which would alike to both countries
 The highway will safeguard both nations from the effects of paralysis Of coaswise ship service either the result of labor trouble warfare upon the Pacific. Il will encourage the inauguration of Few arpane service the most convenient operat ing routes It will make it possible for either nation TOT both to it's land forces for the defense Of the Pacific Coast.
 More than century of peace between Canada and the United States has shown both countries that neither need fear from the other
 The Alaska International Highway project is one i4qf the most ambitious attempts to make the hands the border" working hands
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29

peratures prevail from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico
 The lowest in Juneau has been six above zero A few gusts have reached up around 25 miles ar hour The girls shivering bit occasion, but still clinging to those silk stockings the only pro- lection against the winter breezes. few smart old timers from the Interior have dragged out their but of the popuace sticks to the low shoe flanked with pair of rubbers.
 They call Southeast Alaska the banana belt" ot the north. In comparison with most of the States at this time of year, it's the banana belt of the northern part of the nation.
 Now maybe thatll make feel warmer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
HOSPITAL No9Es

Damin Shepard was admitted to St. Anns Hospital today for medical attention.
 Steve Selles, a surgical patient at St. Ann's Hospital was dismissed yesterday afternoon.
 Sylvan Greiner was admitted last evening for medical attention at St Ann's Hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. R. E. De Witt are the parents of a baby girl weighing pounds and Il ounces, born this morning at St. Ann's Hospital
 Grace Pusich, who underwent a tonsilectomy yesterday at St. Ann's Hospital was dismissed today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
LOOK and LEARN
 I
 By 4. c. Gordon

l. How many degrees are there in circle?
 2. How many times was Theodore Roosevelt elected President of the U. S.?
 B. What was the Volstead Act? 4. What big event m ark d Christmas Day, 1776? 5. How many miles of navigable rivers are there in the U S., in round figures?
 ANSWERS l. 360.
 2 Once, in 1904 8 The act which enforced the Prohibition Amendment to the U. s. Constitution.
 4. Washington's victory over the Hessians at Trenton. 5. 25,000 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Les

Q. Is it ever permissible to in- terrupt a person who is speaking?
 A. It depends entirely upon the reason for interrupting. It is rude to do so merely to break into the converse tion, to introduce a person, or because one is bored. If the house were afire, one would be justified.
 Q. What are the customary visit ing hours when a woman does not observe a regular "at-home" day?
 A Between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.
 Q. What should be done with the napkin when a person leaves the table?
 A. The napkin should be left un- folded beside the plate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-29
20 YEARS ;:t1 :s. AGo ss;';,
DECEMBER 29, 1918

pr. w. H. Gage, of the United States Public Health Service, ant Mrs Lucy Phillips, Red Cross nurse arrived in Juneau on the Estebetl from Sitka, where they were sen by Dr. Emil Krulish head of the ex. petition for the relief of influenza | in Alaska
 Deputy United States Marshal J Egan, of Tenakee, arrived on the Estebeth and was registered at the Alaskan Hotel.
 Ed Harmel, oldtime Interior man arrived on the Jefferson from Seat tie and registered at the Bergmann
 H. L. Morris had recovered from severe attack of lagrippe and was able to be up
 Gowie Shepard had secured a po- sition in the engineering department of the Sunset Mining Company al Index, Wash, according to word re- ceived by his parents, MT. and Mrs H. R. Shepard
 T. B. Cosgrove of Seattle arrived in Juneau on the Alaska and was staying at the Alaskan Hotel.
 Dr. M Damourette of Seattle ar rived in Juneau and was registered at the Alaskan Hotel.
 United States Marshal J. M. Tan ner was to leave on the Estebeth for Skagway in connection with bus mess.
 F. F. Lane and Mrs. Lane of Se- attle arrived in Juneau on the Al- aska and were registered at the Cas- tineau Hotel.
 Weather: highest 31: lowest 27: cloudy.