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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-02
I Observation-Disclosures
Sunday in 7 rinity Church
Miss tveyne Hendricks Becomes Bride Of Mr. Perkins in
CandIeEsht Ceremony Couple TO Establish
Home in CentraIa After Weddino Trip

Noon-tde church bells Sunday rang good dings
popular young Tacoma couple, Miss Eveyne Adelma
hendricks and Mr. Harold Marvin Perkins for at II o'clock
heir wedding ceremony read in Trinity Methodist
hurch by Rev F. d. Tbbtts Tall white tapers in white
andelabra burned during the ceremony which per-
ormed before simple floral background of palms and
1hte snapdragons.
The bride, charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs John L.
hendricks OF Camp Murray given marriage by her
ather. She wore for her wedding informal suit of
butch blue with threequarter length Her accessories
we're in blue and toast and her corsage of orchids
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Mrs. Blair Leaves for
Several Months Travel

Mrs. Evelyn Blair left Saturday
evening for San Francisco and Los
Angeles. She will go on later TO
Houston, Tex, and st. Paul, MINI,
returning by the Canadian route.
The trip will take several months
in all.
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Theta AIumnss 10
Have Supper Party

Tho traditional violst supper of
Kappa sigma Theta sorority alum.
nae will be held Tuesday At tho
home Of Mrs. Hilton Gardner.
2s04 No, Cedar. at o'clock. As
Histing viii bs Mssdames Jack
Fuilager. Charles curran. Charles
Weller, Merrill OHM. Omar Brat
rud. Misses Amy Dahigren. Mae
Anderson. Catherine Doud. Flor
enea Todd ard Myrtle Warren.
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Esecusivs Board 10 Msss

Melnbcts 81 the Harvard Nh.
land PIT. A. executive heard will
meet at : c'cinek Tuesday after
noon At the Midland sehaai,
Members 81 the group wha At.
tended tho county convention In
orting Thursday are Mesdames
byron Moyc. Richard yost, John
Deerlng. Norman johnson. Joseph
natgood ". zsnksr. J, kasda.
James Drews. Oliver ahip,on and
X. u. Chapman
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Women's Association Plans
Annual Guest Day Musical
Group a. First Congregational Church 10 Entertain =
Luncheon Wednesday Afternoon Mrs. j. O. Wshh
and Mrs. Ralph rowrs IN Charge

Members Of tho womanx association Of the First Con-
grevaonai church are eagerly anticipating their annual
MAY luncheon and musical planned for Wednesday after
neon This year. In the past. members extend 70
their friends the pleasure Of enjoying tho ccessou with
them.
Mrs ]. o. Walsh and Mrs Ralph Towne are eoehssrmen
for the luncheon which with he served At o'clock Rcservn
affair must be made the church office before
Tuesday noon
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-02
Theta Alumnae 10
Eefe Husbandx

Alumnse of Kappa Alpha Theta
viii honor their husbands and
friends at an annual dinner nj 7
o'clock Tuesday evening at Lake.
wood terrace. The hostess CONF
mittee for the affair includes Mrs,
George Jackson. Mrs. Howard
Selby and Mrs. G. w. Fancher.
Mrs Lyle Lemloy VIII preside
During the evening Mrs Clark
W Gould will review three new
books. Spring flowers will center
the dinner tables.
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sy Nursery Club to
1eet for Luncheon

The Day Nursery club will meet
n a 1880 o'clock luncheon Thurs
~ at the home of Mrs. X. d.
acRae, 2715 No. 26th st. AS
sting hostesses will be Mesdames
Gorge Wratten, F. c. Turner and
j. Graft, president Of the group.
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Book Review Group 10
Maet Tunsday

Mrs. Clark Gauids Tuesday
Hook Review group will meet
Tuesday afternoon al tho home ~
Mrs. stuart Macdonald. Gil M.
q At, Tho meeting IA called foe
Z o'clock.
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Before the wedding Mrs. Rachel
Helmet played the bridal music
from Lohengrin" and Mrs. Dex-
ter McDaniels. sister of the groom,
sang Because" with Mrs. Helmet
as sccompanist. Traditional bridal
occasional of Felix Mendelssohn
was played also.
Tapers were lighted before the
ceremony by Miss Leona Mae Bor-
ebert in biege two-tone suit and
accessories and Mrs. Arthur Poole,
who wore tan suit. Each wore a
corsage of gardenias.
Attending the bride, Miss Ruth
Ham of Toppenish as maid of
honor wore a blue English tweed
suit with cyclamen hat and scarf
and black accessories, and the
matron of honor, Mrs. Ted r.
Knightlinger wore an orchid dress
with navy top coat and matching
accessories. Th.ir corsages were
of sweet peas and rose buds.
Mr.. Perkins, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick M. Perkins Of Gig Har-
Dor, was attended by Mr.. John
Lyle Hendricks, jr., brother of the
bride. and ushers were Mr.. Russell
B. Hendricks, also the brides
brother, and Mr.. Glen Perkins,
brother of the bridegroom.
Congratulations were extended
Mr. Perkins and his bride at the
reception which followed in the
home of the brides parents at
Camp Murray. Members of the
bridal party received with the
couple. Mrs. Hendricks wore rose
lace with blue accessories and her
flowers were rose buds and sweet
peas. Wearing similar flowers
Mrs. Perkins received in navy
chiffon with white accessories.
Flowers about the rooms had a
particularly spring-like touch, as
dogwood blossoms and tulips were
used with pink carnations.
COLLATION. was served from an at
tractive table set in silver and
white with many branched cam
delabra. The floral centerpiece
was of pink tulips and blue scilla.
Mrs. Mark d. Miller presided at
the reception with Mrs. Harry M.
Bona Assisting were Mrs. Will
lam E Craig. Mrs. Maurice Thomp'
son, Mrs. William Ellis and Mrs
John E. Lawlor.
Mrs. Hendricks attended Lin
coin high school and is gradu-
ate of Tacoma General Hospital
School of Nursing She BE- a men,
Der of the hospital alumr,ae ass0-
citation. The bridegroom Vas grad
uated from Stadium high school
and attended Warsham college in
Chicago. He is member Of the
Young Mems Business club and the
Masonic lodge. Their first home
will be made at POS West Locust
St. Centralia.
Out-of-town guests at the we'd
ding included Mr.. and Mrs. r. T
Russell and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred
Heaslett Of Seattle, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Leland Case of Port An
geles. Mr.. and Mrs. William Wis
tier and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Nc
Conkey of Shelton, and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Bostwick of Olympia
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scomans at Fair

San Francisco fair visitors from
acoma and Palace hotel guests
gently We're Mr.. and Mrs. G. l..
lindsay. Mrs. George r. Cartier,
ISIS Margery L. Charmley, and
RS. c. w. Lea.
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Entertains Saturday

Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Buck. 30i3
No. 18th St, assisted by Mrs. Ella
NJ. Buck, entertained thirty-five
friends Saturday evening. The &C.
casion was the crystal wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Buck.
For games which were played dur
ing the evening Mr. Theron
Beardsley won high honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Norway Takes a Hand

Norway's action in the City of Flint case will very likely be accepted by his- torians as one of the outstanding exam ples of national heroism in the Second World War. The Scandinavian nation, traditionally neutral, was under no politi- cal compulsion to turn the ship back to its American crew. It had nothing to gain by interning the Nazi prize crew and freeing the ship. The violation of inter- national law, cited as grounds for Nor ways action, would probably have passed without even any official protest from the American government.
 Russia had already set a precedent by releasing the ship when the United States claimed the same technicality as reason for it's return to the Americans. Inter- national law, which normally has very little if any standing among nations dur ing war, has been given faint glimmer of prestige If every other country were as careful to preserve the fundamentals of this international code, there might never have been war in the first place
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Voters rs-Attention !!

united reorganized Democratic Party proudly presents able and trustworthy group of candidates headed by sincere honest and capable cizen Vincent A. Sculy
 boss-controled Republican machine offers you their private selection of candidates picked without regard to the opinion of Republican party members.
 The Democratic Party is united party of 25OOO voters harmonosy reoganized and resolved to prove furnish efficient city government and trustworthy leadership.
 The Republican Party is small group of usurpers who have reegaed lifelong party workers into discard and who have regard for the popular wishes of their member ship.
 Mr. Sculy is candidate chosen by the people in open primary in Democratic mannerhe the peoples choice
 The small handful of who control the Republican party the hddenba trick Mayor Pereo and did not dare candidate out in the open They can't get away with that form of dictatorship among Republicans.
 The Democratic Party proud to follow the leadership of Vincent A. Scuy who truly represents the people and troled by no one.
 Upson whpsnappng and resens their undemocrac despo tsm and domination of the party to the exclusion of everyone else who has worked for that party for years.
 The Democratic candidates have outlined and presented sincere program of municipal efficiency and good government
 The Republican bosses and their candidates prae about civic virtue and economy but what they want most political power and control of the peoples business and affairs by small group of men.
 sincere campaign directed to the taxpayers renpayers and everyday people like themselves.
 The Republican bosses have the advantage of the two newspapers of PocaBoss Pape who has that they used promote his political interest and inre his po cal opponents with all kinds of unfair mud-singing and un dignied carcature.
 The voters of Waterbury, both Republicans and Demo- crats, will not be fooled by propaganda.
 They know sincere candidate like Vincent A. Sculy when they and hear him.
 They recognize boss-controled puppe show like the Upson machine when it dressed to look pretty by Mr. Pape's holer-than-thou political publications.
 Vote for Vincent Scuy and his associates the Demo- cratic ticket is vote for GOOD GOVERNMENT BY THE PEOPLE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Whats So Comical

Somehow or other we can't see what's so comcal about $25 100000 bond issue launched by this state under any circum- stances. Yet in the course of an address in New Britain last week State Finance Commissioner O. Glenn Saxon used this very expression. He was talking about lack of budgeting and the state system whereby money collected as taxes on gasoline goes into separate fund. He said in part: "The highway fund was set up when the country needed building and we had few good roads. That day is past. The roads are built now and all we need is money for maintenance and repair. It is comical to launch $25,- 100000 bond issue as Governor Cross did, when the highway department has reserve. ."
 We are sure that Commissioner Saxon did not mean this to .ound as it actually does in reading the above. After all Governor Cross was aided and abetted in launching a 5,000,000 bond issue by a Republican Legislature. The purpose of the issue was not merely to take care of an exceptionally costly highway prof. ect = the Merritt Parkway - but also to make possible simultaneous construc- ton at many of our state institutions which had been neglected for years and required immediate attention. !,
 If the Highway De1Artment had suffi- icent reserve funde to finance construc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

ton to rush the Merritt Parkway to con- pletion, then the late Commissioner John A. Macdonald never gave any inkling of the same. And certainly no public off, itself to such an extent if it were not con- sidered imperative. We think enough of former Governor Cross not to harbor any such unloyal thoughts of him at this late date
 We hold no briefs for the myriad of taxes that confront the Connecticut motorist and make possible tremend- ous income for the State Highway De- partment. And if there are such great reserves in this department, then let the Republicans see to it that the motorists are taken care of in the form of reduced levieS all down the line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
A Thought for Today
In The Voters Hands

Tomorrow night Waterbury will have decided on it's slate of public officials TOT the next two years. The choice lies pe- tween three able candidates, presented by three political parties A fourth party IS represented with it's candidates identical with those on the Democratic ticket Issues have been presented throughout the campaign, but tkere has been an un- willingness on the part of the Republl- cans to present those which would per init of equal and fair discussion by all concerned.
 From the very outset it was apparent that no matter what Democrat was nom mated for mayor he would be Saddled with the sins of Democratic predecessors. Even State Senator George T. Culhane would not have escaped this cross-tlre from COP campaigners, had he been sue cessful at the Democratic primary. And this is typical of how far away from the target of good government have come the Republican marksmen. A man no longer is to be judged by his own efforts or merits. That has been made clear in all the political attacks directed against Attorney Vincent Scully.
 We don't think that the mass of voters agree with this school of thought and we are quite convinced that the gerat ma iority of voters will prove this to others sorrow tomorrow at the polls. Certainly the measure of a man cannot be taken from another man who happens to live m the same apartment house. They may be neighbors; they may be good friends; they may be business associates, but each is individually different and has the right to be accepted as such and not as the counterpart of the other.
 If Vincent Scully is held accountable for sins of omission or commission of the Hayes administration, it must also be admitted that few if any members of this regime, including all the Republican board members as well as every city employe, and that includes hundreds, are just as guilty. Such an indictment thus becomes somewhat ridiculous. The Dem- ocratic Party has the power in Waterbury to become an instrument of good govern ment in the sense of expression that contemplates peace and nelghborllness, not hatred and bitterness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

We were a bit amused to note that when Alderman George Kingston led that board revolt against the appropriation for an engineers expenses in bringing a new stoker system in City Hall he was leading a revolt against Charlie Foster, the COP candidate. AS we understand it one of MT. Fosters economy suggestions was for this type of heating for the City Hall. But when it came to paying the sum of $200 for an experts time and ability in putting the new system into operation, the Republican aldermanic leader baked and led successful counter revolt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

By the time tomorrow night the 1889 voting in Waterbury will be over. The vot- CT can retire to his lair for another year secure in the knowledge that whatever the outcome he'll probably see no differ ence in how the sun rises or sets tomor- row. Bills will continue to come due with unfaltering regularity and will be paid with some reluctance, as always The next controversial issue before us is the celebration of Thanksgiving. There are those who will get the chance to observe the day twice others will be quite content with the one day off accom- panying big dinner with all the fixings. Christmas Is just around the bend too, with merchants apparently figuring on this being one of the best years they have enjoyed in quite a few. By all signs it should be- We sincerely hope it will be joyful period for all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

what he saw and experienced. These reports shocked New York, but when I read them I felt they were mild compared to the reports I had re- ceived about Norwich from source that was reliable. The facts in MT. Cluney's article are nauseating. They Sicken one, and one feels that such barbarian cannot exist in Connecti- cut, they are facts and you can find out for yourself if you wish to do SO. Please do this. It will be one of the greatest services to the state that any newspaper has ever accomplish ed, for at Norwich we have persons helpless to aid themselves, in need of Hospital" care and kindness, who are subject to cruelties and indigni- ties we would not wish visited on hardened criminals or even dogs or other dumb animals.
 One other item wish to mention. All patients at Norwich are not be- ing paid for by their communities Their own families are paying the state and many of these families are among the city's best. They have al- lowed their loved ones to go to Nor wich because the family doctors have said that Norwich was as good if not better than any other place to which they might go in their ill., ness. If this is true, what blot on Connecticut and on the medical pro- fession of the state that a better in- stitution cannot be provided. The dnofNs.c fhat,o caixyac a ra y,afsu,,tSla<l far they know little of the barbarian that exists, barbarian that cannot be excused on the grounds of over crowded conditions. The doctors chief source of information is form- CT patients who have been to Nor- wich; and no one, not even ex-Sold- iers who have been through the hell of war, are more reluctant to talk about their experiences. This is the reason I say Mrs. Donais is so cour- ageous. No governor, no mayor, no civic official of any kind, can ap- proach her high example of civic in- terest in the face of such obstacles and without any hope of personal aggrandizenent or reward of any type.
 In spite of some statements to the contrary, I believe there are times when anonymity must be preserved, For me, this is one. That Is why I do not give my name. But if you doubt any statements I have made. you can verify them in the one most reliable way I have mentioned above. I pray that you and none of yours will ever have to verify them under the stress of genuine commitment to Norwich.
 Very sincerely yours.
 Mfr. B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Questions and Answers
RY FRRpERlO M. KERBY

BY FREDERlO M. KERBY
 Enclose a three-eent stamp for reply when addressing any ques. tiOn of fact or informatlon Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu. reau at Washington. ieRal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be Ins dertaken. Be sure all mail ts>ad- dressed tO The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
 THE EDITOR.
 o. was born in England, came to the United States when a baby and my father was naturalized be- fore I was twenty-one. I married a Frenchman in May, 1922, and he received his final naturalization pa- pers in August, 1922. What is my status?
 A. You are citizen. Although you lost your citizenship when you married in May. 1922, you regained it when your husband became rla- turalized before Sept 22, 1922. Won1- en no longer took the citizenship status of their husbands after Sept. 2l. 1922, except those who married aliens ineligible to naturalization before March 3, 1881. For example: an American woman citizen who married a Chinese before March 3. 1881, lost her citizenship.
 o. How many crossings did the Leviathan make as troopship dur ing the World War, and how many troops were transported?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

The news about the conditions at Norwich is sensational, but neverthe- less true. Most of us have associated "sensationalism" with falsehood, so ] that when truly sensational news IS I brought to our attention we shrug our shoulders and discount 1t as fic- tion. From this habit of thinking we often wait until 1t is too late to remedy conditions that shame the community or state. We should req lize that sensational news may oftei, be true. and is always true if so stated by a newspaper of high ideals Of course you cannot vouch for the truth of all of Mrs. Donais' allega- tions, and you do not try to do SO
 However, am sure that If you had access yourself to sources of inform ation that could shed light on this subject, your unacceptable conclusions would coincide with those who know what is the real state of affairs at Norwich. They're rotten.
 , The member of the legislature i from Norwich who stated that con- ditions at the State Hospital stink to high heaven, I now believe, was speaking the truth. I know that this hospital "stunk" (no other word will dol under the predecessor of the present Superintendent, but l thought that conditions might have been improved under Dr. Waterman
 It now appears certain, to me, that 1t is still the same old cesspool. How ever, I have a fear that the state legislator and the committee of in- vestigation appointed to look into matters may, for political or other reasons, be led to soft pedal their report and the rotten mess will con- tinue. Committees of investigation If in earnest (and I am not convinced that this one is in earnest) have ob- stacles in their way in trying to as- certain what has been the true sit- uation and 1t is practically impos- Sible for them to see things that have been most objectionable. Their coming is announced and advertised
 and conditions are temporarily im- proved and kept from their view They see only what the Superinten- dent wants them to see. No more
 And then it is the Superintendent $ word against that of patients, UT former patients. You know this as well as I do. and everyone else knows it. Tn the meantime. unfortunate persons who are under treatment at the so-called hospital continue to suffer as no human should.
 To me, there Is only one certain method of ferretting out the truth
 It has been done by newspaper in New York City. Perhaps your news. paper would wish to do the same and to learn the everlasting grati- tude of citizens who still have a spark of decency left in them. not to mention the majority who consider themselves high-minded persons with Hove of neighbor" as one of the chief guiding lights in their lives
 The method used in New York was as follows: A reporter. of unim- peachable character. had affidavlts sworn to by doctors and other per- sons of authority testifying to his sanity. his health. etc.: and then. with the aid of his newspaper he had himself committed @o the par. ticular institution under surveillance ! (He stayed there for about eight weeks. I believe. and made notes on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
SERGE BELANGER CITED AS
 TYPE OF OFFICIAL CITY NEEDS
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Attended the Washington Hill rally Tuesday evening. Nice crowd nice people. It has been said fl something is on your mind and you are sencere about 1t you will speak up. We are just that way and what we have to say is this. The Demo- cratic ticket could not have chosen a more capable, efficient and a credit to any ticket candidate than MT. Serge Belanger. He didn't have to be introduced or make a speech. We knew what he stood for and will do. Nevertheless we were pleas ed with his few words TOT the bene' it of those who have not met MT Belanger. Vote for MT. Belanger ane see what he will do ana the efficient way he carries on business. His. yours, mine, City of Watrbury, or anybody else's.
 He stands for everything the City of Waterbury needs for a people administration. Put him in office. We are out for MT. Belanger and the whole Democratic ticket and will redouble efforts to the last minute on Tuesday.
 Good Luck.
 OLD GUARD.