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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
ARMY WILL PROBE
 FIRES IN GOSHEN
Camp Tourney Recreation Hall Destroyed; Arson
 Attempt Indicated
Especial to The Democratl

Torrington, Dec. PA special army board will investigate the mys- terious fires Saturday and Sunday evenings which razed the recreation hall at Camp Tourney, eco unit here. Both fires took place within 24 hours of each other. The large wash room of the camp was also badly damaged by the blazes.
 Camp officials are believed to have found evidence indicating that ar- son was attempted. The damage to the recreation hall amounted to $S.000 plus $500 in equipment which included pool table, radio, can- teen, etc. State police are also in- vestigating the fires.
 The Sunday blaze was discovered by one of the men returning from a moving picture program at the camp The principal damage in this blaze was confined to the walls and equip ment in the wash room.
 Captain William Nimke and two Torrington firemen took the Tor rington bumper to Goshen Saturday for the first blaze and with the as- sistance of a bucket brigade were able to keep tEe flames from spread ing to nearby residences. Camp ofti- cials believed this fire started from an overheated stove and little sus- picion was aroused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
HUGE CROWD SEES CHURCH FESTIVAL
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Children Present Christ
 mas Program

Children in the Sunday school of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, assisted by members of the Bible class and the church choir, pre- Sented their annual Christmas fes- tival last evening to an assembly that filled the church edifice to capacity. Following the precessional, in which the school, the Bible class and the choir took part, the invo- cation was given by Rev. E. Finer Kron, Words of welcome were given by the superintendent of the Sunday school, Roland O. Palmer.
 Recitations by the children and Christmas carols constituted the first part of the program, after which brief pageant depicting the manager scene was presented. Small CT children taking part in the first part were Leila Johnson, Arthur Stevenson, Marilyn Strom, Doris Mattson Leonard Noren, William Strom, Russell Stevenson, Roy Matt son, Thomas Anderson, Barbara Strom and Airline Kron. Prevented from participating by sickness were Janet Linn, Gordon Johnson, Donald Anderson and Peter Larsen.
 Recitations by the older children were: Christmas Thoughts"-Elsie Northrop; S"A Worldwide Christ mas"-Margaret Anderson; Christ Our Lord and Savior Came'-Eve- lyn Larsen; "All Weary Souls Re- joice"-Ruth Nelson; '"The Joy of Christina" s"-Robert Nelson and Re- land Stevenson; We Hail from Scan- dinavia" a"-Evelyn Bachman; Master No Offering'-Ruth Northrop; and Christmas Selection-Jeanette AL ard. Accompanies for the musical numbers were Herbert J. Rohlin, Astrid Swanson and Alice Gustaf- son.
 Participating in the pageant were Ruth Northrop, Robert Nelson, Mar garet Anderson, Evelyn Larsen, Mar tha Anderson, Roland Stevenson, Ethel Larson, Elsie Northrop, Ruth Nelson, Evelyn Bachman, Roy Matt son, Russell Stevenson, Howard Carl son, c. Arthur Johnson and Roy Kleist. Teachers who assisted in preparations for the festival were Alice Gustafson, Mrs. Walter John- son, Edith Grahn, Astrid Swanson, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg. The church choir sang Christmas songs fitting the scenes in the pageant.
 The church was appropriately dec- orated with Christmas wreaths and candles and a Christmas tree, gift of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Kleist, At the close of the program candy and gifts were distributed to the chil- dren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
GERMINARO MAY
 JOIN AIR FORCE

Frank Germinaro, Jr., seaman first class, U. s. Navy, the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Germinaro of 386 Fairfield avenue, this city, has ar- rived home for the holidays from the U. s. s. Savannah, newly com- missioned and constructed cruiser attached to the U. s. fleet, and now at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for temporary overhaul.
 Germinaro had the good fortune to be attached to this new fighting unit of Uncle Sam's fleet, which re- gently returned from an extended cruise to Europe and South America. In addition the U. s. s. Savannah stopped in at Savannah, Ga, the city for which it was named, and received a great ovation from the citizens of the community, and re- ceived from the city the ships silver service set, which is the GUS tom for each city to donate to the ship named for itself.
 Germinaro expects to return to his ship by the 2nd of January and to enter the aviation branch of the navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

clude: Jefferson s. Smith, Ben- jamin Coe, Frederick Chase anc Jack Cook.
 The Gra-Y Advisors will meet fol supper Tuesday evening and will listen to a talk by Herbert s. Smith on The Objectives of Group Work. Those expected to attend are: Fran cis Bergin, George True, John Whis- ton, Lemuel Bowen, Harry Waters Luke Eastwood, William Herr, Ro- bert Wakeley, Robert Hayes, Calvin J. Martin and Herbert s. Smith.
 Christmas parties were held by the Endees Gra-Y, Diamonds Gra- Y and Trojans Cray during the past week.
 Christmas Party
 Last evening the Beta lily held their annual Christmas party for 9 under-privileged boys in the city The list of boys was acquired from the Salvation Army. The program consisted of games in the gymna- sium which included the following individual events: ball throw wor by Thomas Addona, basketball throw in won by Alvin Trotman basketball dribble won by Eugene Wertman, 50 yard dash won by Fred Trotman, spelling contest wor by Thomas Addona, balloon burst won by Milford Trotman. Follow. ing the events in the gym, the boy. were escorted to one of the clut rooms where they were served re. treatments. After refreshments tht boys were presented gifts by Sants Claus who was enacted by Free Knoblock former mayor of the "Y' dormitory. The boys present are a! follows: Alvin Trotman, Wilfort Trotman, Fred Trotman, Theodor, Markham, Eugene Wertman, Ar thur Wertman, George Hartshorn Carl Duren, George Malenfant, Ere, Addone. George Addona, Rudolpr Mcintyre, Howard Mcintyre, Ro bert Likely, William Quick, Johr Powell, ESmond Terrell, Thona, Addona, Angelic Addona and liar. old Quick.
 The committee in, charge is a. follows: Bob Shumway, chairman Harry Waters, Drew Lynch, Johr Mariner, Bernard Burns.
 New Officers
 The following officers were elect. ed for the new term at their las club meeting: President, Bob Sum. way; vice-preSident. Bernard Burn. secretary, Harry Waters; treasurer Robert Lynch; Inter- Club councilo, Howard Bates, Inter-Club alternate Sidney Shapiro.
 Friday evening the Tech Hi-y held it's first annual Christmas part, the program consisting of game: singing of Christmas carols an, refreshments. Those in attendanc were: James Mecca, Sal Coviellc Benny Rathweig, Nick Lorusso, Jin Coviello. Bernard Mednick, Bruc Martone, Frank D'Andrea, San Martinelli, Tom Aurio, and Jame Cimaglio.
 The Falcons lily held a Christ mas social Friday evening and en joyed Christmas carols and game and refreshments. Those present a the party were: Art Woods, Michae Bowling, Farnk Keavney, Georg Higgins, James Fitzgerald, Franci York, Edward Maher, James Ken ney. Eugene Casey and Raymon, Davis.
 The Checker lily will hold social Tuesday December 27 in tn boys lobby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
LOCAL MARKET
 NAMED IN SUIT
Father, Daughter Alleged Humiliation, ImprisOn-
 ment, False Charges

Assaulted, imprisoned and humi- Hated by employees of Everybody Market, Inc. of 68 East Main street Lorin Jones and his 14-year-old daughter, Irene today filed civil ac- tions in the court of common pleas claiming damages totalling $5,0O0.
 Separate complaints filed by the two plaintiffs set forth allegations that the Joneses were humiliated and unjustly accused of shoplifting October 2, 1938 at 3:30 D. m. Attor- ney Michael V. Blansfield is counsel to the plaintiffs.
 According to the complaints, Lorin Jones, his wife and two children en- tered Everybody's Market October 2, and having made several purchases made their exit to East Main street Hardly had they reached the street when clerk pursued them, accord ing to the complaint, and attacked MT. Jones, who suffers from heart disease, forcing him and his daugh- ter back into the store.
 You stole this bottle of oil," the clerk addressed to Irene Jones, a minor, who brings her litigation through her mother, Emma Jones. All were then herded into back room of the store and imprisoned, humiliated and embarrassed by store employees, according to the papers filed in the suit.
 Attempting to protect his family from such treatment, Jones claims his heart condition was greatly ag- gravated.
 No complaint was made to the po- lice department by the store when the Jones family was accused by Everybody's Market employees. The complaint states that an official of the store, after questioning Jones said, Let's forget it."
 Both suits, each for $2,500, are re- turnable to court the first Tuesday of January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

Motor patrolmen were busy over the weekend, investigating num- Der of accidents and making sev- eral arrests. Police reported that no one was seriously injured in any of the crashes.
 Charges of drunken driving and evading responsibility were placed against John B. Darlington, 40, of 409 Whitney avenue, New Haven. after an accident at East Main and Wolcott streets early today. Lieu tenant Joseph McEvoy and Nc T Patrolmen James Wagner and Joseph Mccarthy reported that Darlington attempted to flee the scene of the accident. Caring tons car struck an automobile operated by Arthur Casey, 9, of 239 North Main street, and Darlington then allegedly failed to halt and attempted to escape the officers.
 Hits Tree
 August Gruessinger, 40, of 416 Willow street, was arrested by Sergt. Bernard Burns, Patrolman Robert Phelan ad Motor Patrolman Vim cent Begg after his car struck a tree at the west end of the Green yes- terday aftrenoon. Gruessinger is charged with operating while under tke influe--c ce of liquor. The car was badly damaged.
 Lieutenant McEvoy and Motor Patrolman Begg last night arrested Thomas Edwards, 31, of 27 Ash nun street, on reckless driving charge. The arrest followed 8 col- lision at Meriden road and Manor Q nue, in which a car driven by Edwards struck a vehicle operated by Mrs. Mary Pulaski, 31, of 45 Twining avenue. Occupants of the car escaped injury.
 Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan yesterday arrested Haerlie Cooper, .5, colored, of 198 Bishop street, on a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Building Activities
 In Past Year Show
 Substantial Increase
Permits Valued at SI,54S,075 Issued By Inspector CarIin During First Eleven Months of Current
 Year-Type of Work Outlined in Summary

through November amounted to $1,- 548,975 against an approximate $1,- 290,000 for the first eleven months of last year.
 And about one-half of this total is represented by one-family dwell- ings, of which 175 at cost of $748,- 300 were constructed during the January November period.
 Four TwO-Family Houses
 There has been a decrease in re- cent years of construction of two- family houses, however, and only four, at a cost of $26,00O, are shown in the listing.
 Other construction in the eleven month period included: Additions for extra families, 2, $4,000: addi- tions and alterations to residences, III, $79,825.
 One cooling system, $4.000; 2 bake shops, $1,300; 79 garages, $33, 3,675; g gasoline service stations, $21 ,350; hospital, 5000; municipal stadium, $218,000; 12 stores, etc, $325,8 300; 66 additions and alterations, 48,100; 10 sheds, $9,350; additions, $6,200; miscellaneous alterations, $23,175; 4 poultry houses, $1,400; 1 temporary building, $500; 3 relocations, $l,700.
 Gradual Increase
 The building figures show a grad ual increase monthly in the number of one-family houses for which per- mits were issued and this was taken as evidence of improvement in general conditions in Waterbury.
 In addition to the large number of inspections and building permits noted in the building inspectors summary for the eleven months, the proceeds from sign inspections netted $871; permits $548; renewals of licenses, $6o; new licenses, $125; a total of $1,604.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
TERMINAL BARS
 SUED FOR $lO25

The Terminal Bars, Inc. was named defendant today in a $1025 civil action filed in common pleas court by Roland H. Orton, F., Hilda M. and Edith c. Camp. owners of the Cowell- Guilfoile building at Leavenworth and Grand streets.
 Non-payment of rent is allgeed. The Terminal Bars Is located In the Cowell- Guilfoile building. The rent is $225 per month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
MARRIED COUPLES
 TURN JITTERBUCS

The regular married couples" dance at the Chase Park House will be held tomorrow night. There will be round and square dancing to music of the Waterbury WPA orchestra under the direction of Michael Mancini.
 Tickets must be obtanied from Miss Mildred Dunne.
 The dance is one of the regular features of the recreation division of the park department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

Building in Waterbury showed more than 8 quarter-of-a-million dollar gain during the first eleven months of 1898 over the same per- iod in 1897, according to summary of permits issued by Building In- spector Patrick J. Carlin.
 The total construction in Water bury from the first of the year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
RANCHER TO USE PLANE

Richgrove, Cal. (UP)-Hugh P. Burum, local rancher, believes he is the pioneer in a new field of neceS- sities for the future farmers and ranchers of the United States. He has installed a hangar for his air. plane which he regards as an essen- tial part of any modernly equipped up-to-date farm or ranch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec 27-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT-Cl tonight followed by fair Wednesday. Much colder.
 RHODE ISLAND and MASSACHU- rains, turning to snow furries. Much colder tonight. We'd nesday fair and colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

An example of choice hondwork, rich, rare velour fobrie as the House of "PescheI have been mokins velour hats for kings, em- perors, statesmen, men of offoirs and world globe trotters who wouldn't think of going to Cxecho- slovokio without bringing back ot least two or three hots in the beautiful shades characteristic of these rich velour hats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Marriage Intentions

Thomas S. Elder, Washington, D. C., and Eunice W. Garrigues, 42 Holmes avenue.
 Carl Lein, Meriden, and Sophia J. Zelick, Meriden.
 Colin W. Campbell, Hartford, and Elsie D. Becker, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

More than two thirds of the mo- ton pictures shown in Australia in 1888 were produced in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
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Velour Hats For Men By "PescheI" of Czecho SIo- vokio the Hats Upon Which the Sun Never Sets They Circle the Globe n International Heodweor
 $1O
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28
DUNN'S ROCK LODGE
MASONS TO INSTALL
OFFICERS TONIGHT

BREVARD, Jan. %. (SpeciaD
Public installation ceremonies u
all elective and appointivc officer
of the Dunn's Rock Masonic lodg"
will be held in the local lodge hall
Friday evening at S:l5 O'Clock.
The following will be installed
by D. L. English, past master, with
J. A. Miller, past master. acting aS
marshal: Leon English, Jr., mas
ter: Lewis Osborne, senior wa
den; A. Z. York, junior warden;
A. y. jenkins, treasurer; Henry
Henderson, secretary; c a u d @
Stroup, senior deacon; A. NJ. PaX-
ton, Jr.. junior deacon; Eek L.
Sims and F. Brown Carr, stew
ards; .. r. Boyd, tyler. Julian A.
Glazener will serve rs educational
secretary.
1t has been pointed out as an
unusual occurrence in the local
lodge for a past master to install
his son as master.
Arrangements have been made
for refreshments to be served by
members of the Eastern Star chap
ter at the conclusion of the cerc-
monies.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28

SlISSE the Gays OF the rover OF
- Babel, men have sought for
form of universal language
Scores Of schemes have been
worked out, but most of them
proved inadequate
Attacking the task from It's
many angles, DR.. L. L, ZarnGnhof,
a Polish eye specialist, announced
in 1887 Il language form which he
called Esperanto" lie claimed
it possessed the vital universal
characteristics. It's grammar can
be graSped in half an hour, every
rule is without exception, the
spelling is phonetic and the die
tionary small. Esperanto, never
theleSs, has flexibiliY, precision
literary beauty And ii is catch
ing on!
Upwards OF 5000 books, mclud-
ing the Bible, are now IN Esperan-
10, there are approximately loG
magazines in Esperanto appearing
regularly The League of Nations
has favorably passed on the Ian
guage form Many European COM
mercial schools now teach il An
nual Esperanto conferences are
held with delegates from every
part of the world .-..
Zamenhof is shown here on a
1927 Russian stamp marking the
40th anniversary of Esperanto.
(COnyright IQaR Nh. u,.,,.,- -,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28
MRS. CHAS. M'MILLAN
IS SHOWER HONOREE

Mrs. Chas. Mcmillan was pleas,
antly surprised at Eer home 4
Laurel Heights on Monday "yr.
ming with a shower.
After the many loveIy CIT,
were opened delightful refresh
lnents were served hy Mis- EGl
Station.
Those presenting Mrs. Mcmillan
with gifts were: Miss Edith Km.
Miss Eva Station, Miss Pose pc,
ty Mrs. Chas. Brunette. M;>; Me-!
Stepp. Miss Lillian Broch vi
Charlotte Station. Miss Ch!...n.
Petty, Mrs. L. +. Station. Mr..
Dorothy Pace. Mrs. Mona Co...a,,
Mrs. Carruth Stepp, Mrs. ra'.t:i
King, Mrs. Ruth Bcnnisoa. ,l>.
Nolya Corn, Mrs. Pearl Raw.ca
Mrs. Ernestine Capps. Mrs. Clara
Blackwell, and Mrs. Madeline
Jackson.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28
Flat Rock Wins
Double Contest
From Mills River
Bows Teams Forced Into
Extra Period to Ger 2
to 70 Victory
Nv rFNnH SINCLAIR

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c;oa.. r1uc. l~u.H a.l:a Rive" "n
Y'u.....r 3ie@- d.. t%t ..-.- Eor%
rv.- Ian .lr's so" 80 &" ! sd
III. bows .tav,. .hG-a c,tl" "r-
iad- a,Guv. Il"t H0c.: Won = 30
~.
r.. ~l.l' lam, w. o"o cf lh@
best yyrn a.@gsd il Henderson
rg.n-.. IL n, #corr Indicates,
clos. guarding !,%.1"L "'i:a
rive. h.lj a't 8 Z" g led ct the
lal: Blu, Fla. Rock pulled up 10
na.! = to 8 al the third period.
I'm the fourth, the Flat Rock
Guards held Mills River scorcless
and Godfrey, substitute forward,
scored points.
The win was Flat Rocks ninth
in as many starts.
High scorer Of the game was
Britain, Mills River forward,
who scored 5 points. Flat Rocks
Godfrey was second with i points.
Taylor of Flat Rock, and Hedden
of Mills River, were also out
standing.
In close and hard-fought
game, the Flat Rock boys held a
7 to lead at the half. Both
teams battled evenly in the final
half and each had a chance to
win with foul shots, but missed.
The game ended in l7-l7 tie.
Play in the first extra period
was even and the score was tied
at 10 to 10 as it ended. Mills
River led 20 to 10 at the end of
the second extra period, but the
referee ruled the game unfinish-
ed as the rules provide two points
must be scored after the first eX-
ira period.
After a minutes play in the
third extra period Case shot a
long goal to give Flat Rock q
to 20 win.
Outstanding for Flat Rock were
Case and Anders with 5 points
each Heffner was the individual
star for Mills River.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28
RUGBY

RUGBY. Jan. 29.-Miss Evelyn
Smith is spending few days with
relatives near Canton.
Miss Margaret Wertz of Horse
Shoe spent the weekend with Miss
Virginia Kratzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Gums Of
Greensboro spent Tuesday night
with the latter's mother, Mrs. E.
L. Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith Of
near Canton were in this section
Monday on business.
Mrs. Annie Kratzer and daugh-
ter, Virginia, gave a surprise
birthday dinner for Mrs. kratzer
on January 22nd. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cady
and Mrs. Cady's mother, Mrs.
Ramsell; Joan and Jean Ham
mond, Mr.. and Mrs. Hull Ms.
Mary Vigor and Miss Margare.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28
CATS TO MEET
CANTON HERE
This EVENING
Close Score in Both Games
Anticipated IN Return
Contests
~ BILLY REESE

The HenderSonvllle hlgh cage
teams tangle with the Canton high
teams tonight at the high school
gym at 1880 O'Clock.
The Bearcats were defeated by
Canton last week by pretty large
scores, but since that time both
Bob Quarles and jim Gcsscr have
returned to action and a much
closer score is anticipated.
The Bearcats have had a fairly
promising week. They were de-
feated by one point in a game
with Waynesville Tuesday night.
The first team rolled up IS points
against the second team III che
first practice that really looked
like practice, on Wednesday.
The girls team was pretty bad;
~ beaten both at Canton and
Waynesville but closer game IS
expected tonight.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28
Two County Ag.
Teachers Group
In Jan. Meeting
T. S. Mulliken of Edney-
vile, Addresses Gather
ing at Rosman

At the regular meeting 0. inc
group of agricultural teachers u
Henderson and Pennsylvania conn
ties held last week at RoSma'n'
r. S. Mullikin spoke ON the SUP
iect of Evening Class Work. ne
work that vocational teachers does
with adult farmers is called Eve
mig Glasses. ,,
Mr.. Mullikin is teacher IN me
Edneyville school. He stressed INC
following points in his discussion
The work with the boys in schooi
is not necessarily the most impor-
tart part Of teachers work
Adult work with the farmers has
more to Go with determining me
real success Of putting across :
urogram in q community bet&uS"
improved practices can be put M
mcQiatcly 10 work S3ncc men are
already established il iarmln% aud
the necessary uQujDmcnt. whereas
bows can seldom do what they WISH
to DC.
4 survey should BE- made III the
cummuu&v to determine the neco
and the type Of work TO be an
derIaken and it was said that the
farmers are interested in an
thing that would improve the"
living conditions. -,
Nh. Mullikin suggested that all
teachers adopt a tive-pomt pro
gram as follows, to hinge his
teaching around: % cash crops,
(2) feed crops. (3) food crops,
(A) livestock. and 90 marketing.
These subjects should be taught
seasonally and continuously in 4
community center using the latest
experiment station data and not
personal opinion near hearsay.
Officers should be elected from
the men in the classes and that
these men decide themselves what
subjects they were Interested IN
and ask the teacher TO secure the
material and present 1t.
After the business meeting the
group was entertained with food
and music in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 3. S. Lunsford, teacher OF
agriculture in the BOSNIAN school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tilson were guests;
Mr.. Tilson is principal Of the Ros-
man school.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-28

Wer,z. TIL guests enjoyed "
chicken diunc: with az the trina
miugs. Each reported an enjoy
abe tins. III. Kl",z,. received
{ .r.n.., o. l. etUi presents j1s
which h Wa very gral>-u. t. rs
5Lr. and Mrs. Clgd, cady, VINO
haze done missionary so: IN TINS
section Ton 81 numhe.. of years,
have been called TO New Mexico:
People here wish them God-Speed
in their new field. They will be
missed here as they have become
endeared to their many friends.
Mrs. E. L. Winslow has gone 20
Greensboro, where she expects 20
spend some time with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. II. L. Gums.
Mrs. Wilfred Walker Of Hen
dersonville visited Mrs. L. b. Wat
son last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Israel ana
children visited the formers moth
er. Mrs. Israel, in Hendersonvllic
Sunday afternoon.