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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

Should our city fathers decide to pass a law forbidding parking of automobiles all night long, they might run into some difficulties We don't doubt but what they could place a ban on such practices in areas around frehouses, along narrow streets traversed by busses, etc., but can they forbid a man leaving his car in front of his home on a street that may not be visited by another car, save during the daytime? That's an interesting question and 1t may involve the city in some dif- faculties If carried to the point of city law. There are many dangers and fre- quent annoyances from promiscuous parking along streets, but many house. holder Is just naturally going to bristle and dare any official to arrest him for leaving his car in front of the home on which he pays taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

NOTE - Likely to be first and hardest hit by the curtailed bud. get will be white collar" projects on which jobless office workers, artists, actors, musicians and writers are employed.
 MAIL BAG
 E. c. F., New York - Charlie Chaplin is going ahead with his new film, "The Dictator" satiriz- ing Hitler and Mussolini, despite opposition from some of the big companies which have to worry about the foreign film market. ... D. D, Omaha--Frank Mur- phy, new attorney general, never has been married. He Is already one of the Capitals most popular bachelors. Harry Hopkins. c wid- over, has been married twice. {. C. L. S., Atlanta-The number O. guests attending q White House reception ranges from about 750 to 1060. At the Army and Navy reception last year there were "A; ct the Diplomatic reception, i,067. ... V. L., Chicago - Federal per- sonnel in Washington has now reached c higher figure than in war times-ii9,000 compared with li7,000. F. L. S., Clarksburg, W. Va. - Defeated members of Congress are permitted to use the Congressional frank for c full year tuntil December i) following their defeat, on articles weighing { ounces or less. They may use the frank for six months (until June D on books and documents.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
THEY SHOULD PAY (Boston Post)

President Roosevelt's argument in favor of removing the tax exemp- tons on salaries paid by the fed- eral, state, cities and town govern ments is sound. At present, federal employees are exempt from state in- .orne taxes, the others from federal income taxes.
 There is no reason why these em- ployes should not pay the same tax es as others. It isn't Q matter of any injustice to low-paid employees they would pay little or nothing in taxes.
 But, when a federal, state, city or town employe gets salary which, after the usual deductions allowed is within taxation limits, he should be willing to pay taxes on 1t.
 We ought not to provide tax exempt jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
| ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, q disapprove of
 those kind of things; say "that kind of things"

A. The rifles used In the niid- west in the le30's and 1840s were offshoots from the Kentucky rifle; that Is, single-shot muzzle ioaders' They were known as "Plains' rines, and were made in Pennsylvania.
 @. What did the Secretary Of the Interior, Harold Ickes, call Repre- sentative Martin Dies, who is chair man of the house committee in- vestigating un-American activitiesH
 A. "The outstanding sany." A zany Is c subordinate fool; Q clown who apes ludicrously the tricks of his principal.
 c. Was Ethiopia or Abyssinia the official name of the former Afri- can empire which now belongs to Italy7
 A. Ethiopia was the official name.
 c What are the Italian equiv- alents of the names William, James and Frances'
 A. ouglielmo, Giacomo Q n d Francesca, respectively.
 c. Under what names Is muskrat meat served as food?
 A. Swamp hare and swamp ran- bit.
 c. Is an American soldier who served with the Canadian forces during the World War and was hon. ably discharged, entitled to buria! in Arlington National cemeteryP A. Yes.
 If you want . copy of our book. let MAP OF THE NEW EUROPE send to The Waterbury Demo- crats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. Q. Enclose 10 cents in postage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

pruning-knife stopped at s725,- 100000. Garner contends that half 6 billion is ample, and would force the cities to bear Q greater share which he says is now less than 1t should be.
 Although Garner made no sec- ret of his views. he exerted no undercover pressure on the ap- propriations committee to put them over.
 THREE CHOICES
 Relief Administrator Harrington told the Senate committee in its secret deliberations that there different ways of making the cuts that will Do necessary under 0 S725 ,o00, 900 budget:
 Drop 625 ,000 workers on Feb. ruary 1. WPA is now employing 5000 GOO; this would reduce the monthly load to 2,375 900 for the remaining i've months of the fiscal year.
 Continue the present peak load through the winter up to April 1 and the nmake drastic slashes in the following three months. Under this plan, Har- rington explained, the WPA roll by July would total 1,37S,- 900.
 Space out the dismissals at the rate of 100000 c month over the five-month period, which would leave the WPA with 6 roll Of i,900,00 by July l. Har- rington expressed preference for this middle-of-the-road policy, but said the final decision would be up to the White House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Selected Poem
STRANGE AUTUMN

(Florence Hamilton in the New York Times) Gods glory shines about the ripened year; But all the boughs are empty of their fruit, And every branch is but mourning lute, Remembering the joys no longer here, When every recollection is a tear.
 But am in my Autumn and wait
 The horn of life now blowing at the gate, harken for the word: have no fear. Yes I am in my Autumn but the boughs
 Are not yet empty-no, they are not dead. High hang the fruits of the Hesperides. And all the young leaves whisper secret VOWS, And birds sing in the Mystery overhead,
 And hear afar the murmur of great Seas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Book A Day
Two Books About Indians
 BY BRUCE CATION

BY BRUCE CAPTION
 The American Indian IS still good copy, True, he has lost most of his original color. But two new DOCKS go far to recreate this unbridled first American.
 They are "Indian Cayalcade" by Clark Wissler (sheridan House; $3) and Son of old Man Hat" by Wal- ter Dyk (Harcourt, Brace: s3.b0). To read either is to gain c new understanding of the sensitive red man that civilization pushed from the frontier
 MT. Wissler is 0 close student of Indian life. He Is curator-in-c -chief of the American Museum Of Nat ural History. His book deals largely with the transition period of the American Indian ct the turn of the century "when the Old West was all but gone."
 It is not c pleasant picture that MT. Wissler paints. He visited reserv- ations and Indian tribes from the Mississippi to the Pacific. He saw the corruption of the Indian agents, the bungling attempt to adjust the red man to the new environment of towns and farms, the errors of ads ministration in Washington, the uts ter lack of understanding of the delicate nature of the Indian probe lem.
 You are pretty certain to aree when you have finished that there is @ great deal to be said for what. ever the Indian is today.
 MT. Dyk's story Is different His Is the recorded autobiography of 6 young Navajo Indian. It is unique in that 1t covers every detail of life of this Navajo. "son or Aid Man Hat" up to the age of 20. You will find 1t one of the dearest expositions of the inexplicable Indian character you will find anywhere.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

We've had two Saturdays in a row now when snowfakes, idly drifting, have GOV cred the city. This type of storm isn't minded at all. In fact 1t makes us feel that we're really getting winter when we should. We only hope that they won't continue in increasing volume as the year waxes, for once you get into Feb ruary there is an eager look in everyone's eyes, as if awaiting the spring beyond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Views of The Press
Us by the industrial section of Eastern Connecticut.

us by the industrial section of Eastern Connecticut.
 Transportation and communica- tons were perhaps hardest hit in this section, more than 190 factories were seriously damaged by wind and water to an estimated $4,600,- 900. Only about 65 per cent Of this damage was covered by insurance, yet the special subcommittee of the Connecticut Rehabilitation Commit tee announces that 90 per cent of the necessary reconstruction was completed within sixty days after the gale, and that 1t will be unne- cessary for the Connecticut Legisla- ture to make 6 special appropria- ton in 1899 for the rehabilitation of the job-giving industries of East ern Connecticut. This achievement will inspire New England industry as 6 whole to apply itself with re- newed determination toward meet ing its long-standing economic problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

WAvAA v SASNVA line or two. I think all coun- try doctors and general practi- tloners in our America owe Q lot to Dr. Da- foe |. !. . . My wife tells me, Don't mind if your shirts are well not ironed this week. An nie (tle jolly
 Polish woman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK N. KERRY

Enclose Q three-cent stamp fOr reply when addressing any upes. tion of fact or information e the Waterbury Democrats Service Blu. rcau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot Do given, nor can extended research be m. dertaken. Be sure all mall is cd. dressed to the WATERBURY, DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAI, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 @. What political parties are tol- erated in Germany?
 A. Only the National Socialist German workers (NazD party.
 O. How many civilian Conserva- ton Camps are there in the New England StatesS
 A. sixty-seven.
 @. How many automobiles ana trucks did the United states ex- port in 1887?
 A. Direct export shipments from the United States were 237,lS0 cars and i68,726 trucks.
 o What kind of rifles were used by the pioneers in the covered wagon days?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
ENTERPRIsING CONNECTICUT
 YANKEES
(Christian Science Monitor)

(Christian Science Monitor)
 The resiliency of New England in recovering from the September hurricane has enhanced the regions reputation for ruggedness and self reliance all over the nation. But even here, close to the scene, we are left marveling at the independence, ingenuity and resourcesfulness given
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Current Comment

I want your automobile to pull some holdups. I will not drive 1t out of the state and will see that 1t is found tonight. Polite bandit in Detroit. as he or
 dered Ruth Bassler out of her au-
 tomobile.
 If we are fed on innocuous plati- tudes. we do not develop mentally or morally. Katherine Hepburn, movie star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

1. Name the British General who led the disastrous expedition against Forth Duquesne. in the French and Indian War.
 2. How much electric energy does @ 40-watt light bulb consume?
 3. Name the American Ambassa- dor to Japan.
 1. What is the name for uncoined gold and silver?
 s. Who wrote "A Tale of Two Ci. ties?"
 6. Where is Ellis Island?
 [. Who was Secretary of the Navy of the Confederate states?
 6. What is a kedge?
 2. Into what body of water does the River Jordan flow?
 10. What is the correct pronun. ciation of the word impotentf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Daily Almanac
Moon sets SIS p. m.

Sun rises 7:ll a. m: sets 4:56 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Feed the birdsi This is the time of the year when feathered creatures that winter in this climate find 1t hardest to obtain food. Snow covers the ground: shriyeled are the shrubs and trees. Set up feeding station where the birds can eat without being dis turbed by their natural enemies Repienish the food troughs daily
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRrscoLL

New York, Jan. 2S-Diary: Spent an evening reading Frazier Hunts new book about Doctor Dafoe, "The Little Doc" Spike, as all the authors friends know him, has autographed the copy he sent me
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
caprIsAt islA MA
D R E W PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

 caIy to win American friends and influence public opinion Arways the transatlantic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Whats Your l. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions: Turn to last page for the answers.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18
MRS.. L. +. CALLISON

Funeral services for Mrs. l.. +
Callison of Cusick, were held at Il
noon, Tuesday, in the Newport
Funeral home in Newport, Rev
Newton Brunton officiating. Mrs
Callison died suddenly Saturday
morning. Surviving her are her hus-
band and three daughters, Mrs. Geo.
Hanson of White Bluffs, and vir-
ginia and Laura Callison, who are
attending school in Cheney. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanson had driven to lone TO
bring Mrs. Callison home with them
to recuperate from a recent opera
ton, and on their arrival, were met
with the news of her death. They
have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Mrs. Lee Brinson and Mrs. Alec
Brinson are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Crimson at Spokane.
o. B. Roberts of Prosser was in
the Valley Tuesday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18
Former Highland Girl
WEEDS Los Angeles Man

HIGHLANDS Mrs. Bertha Sim.
sen received news of the marriage o,
her daughter, Olive to James Hay.
ward of Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl HOPPER and
son Joe of Omak visited Sunday al
the home of NJ. N. Hudnall. Mrs
HOPPER returned to his home, while
Mrs. HOPPER will remain during the
strawberry season and Joe will
spend the summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Warner and
daughter Mary of Benton City Wis
tied at the Wallace Preston home
on Saturday to help celebrate Mrs.
Preston's birthday.
Guy Morrison and the baby are
both sick with the flu this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Bennett and
daughter, Lois, and Mrs. Mennen-
hall attended a family party at the
H. A. Rowland home on Mothers
Day.
Mrs. E. J. Brand, Mrs. G. r.
Jungstrum and baby John visited
with Lyle in Mckee and with Mr..
Brands brother, Charles in Yak
ina from Tuesday until Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Francis Weber and
baby and Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Leber
and two children Z. were dinner
guests Of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Kippes on the River Road.
Miss Jeanne Boutelle returned to
Seattle after two weeks visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Boutelle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Birdsall and
son jake Of Yakima were weekend
guests OF Mr., and Mrs. Forrest
Gragg..
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18
Reorganized Band to
Be Sponsored by P.-T.A.

WHITE BLUFFC - The White
Bluffs Band is to be reorganized!
After something oevr year, during
which time this community was
practically without music members
of the Parent Teachers Association
Tuesday night decided to sponsor
its reorganization. During the
meeting Mr.. English gave a splen-
did talk outlining the many ways
in which the band had helped to
advertise the valley. Mr.. English
was requested to take over the
teaching and directing but the band
will be sponsored solely by the p
T. A.
Until its disbanding about a year
ago the White Bluffs band had
functioned under Mr.. English's di-
rection for something over sixteen
years. The first unit had as MEM
bers, j. C. Scott, Ray Van Akin,
John Holecek, JOS. Mykol, jess
Tromanhauser, Bob and Walter
Gwin, Joe Bonn, Paul Schicka and
many others, and later organiza-
lions were recruited from the high
school. An almost unique feature
of the White Bluffs Band was the
girls drum and bugle corps, which !
will also be reorganized. The work !;
of reorganization of both the band |
and drum and bugle corps will be-
gin when school opens in Septem-
Der.
Other features of the Parent-Tea-
cheers Association meeting were a !,
Kit by the Home Relations Glass, un-
der the direction of Miss Ruth
Johnson, and a lunch served by the
Fourth Club.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18
Moulton Will Speak
at w. b. Commencement

WHITE BLUFFS - Commence
ment exercises Of the Glass Of 80 OF
White Bluffs high school will be
held in the high school auditorium
on Monday evening, May %, at 8
o'clock. Hon. Mark M. Moulton o.
Kennewick, will give the commence
ment address. Everyone is invitsi
to attend. So
John Sigurdson has been chosen
as Valedictorian and Jack Gilhu!v
as Salutatorian. Besides these, there
are, in the graduating class, Alice
Roberts, Pauline Leander, Robert
Battig and James Kelly.
A rubbish fire on the r. J.
Smith chicken ranch got out Of
hand Sunday afternoon and caused
a few anxious moments. It ran up
into the Beyers' fence and took the
combined efforts Of Mrs. Beyers,
Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Ronald Eddy to
get it under control. Both men
scorched their faces in the blaze.
The dance given by the White
Bluffs grange on Saturday last, was
very successful, and as one party
said, IF there had been one moe
couple in the hall, the sides of the
building would have bulged." These
dances are getting to be more and
more popular with both the young
sterS and oldsters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Garfield OF
centralia are the proud parents of
baby girl, Arlene Elizabeth, bora
May 5th. Mrs. Garfield was for
nerly Miss Irene Larson, a one
line resident Of White Bluffs and
graduate Of White Bluffs high
;chool. r..~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18

Mrs. Alex Parke will present her
piano pupils in recital to be given
at her home. beginning at theree
o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Those
taking part will be Mary Schicka,
Elizabeth Heideman, Betty Beyers
and Dolores Moody. Everyone in
terested in the children and their
work is cordially invited to attend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18
Two Scouts Receive
Awards at PrOsser

BENTON CITY - Scoutmaster
Lawrence Palmer and assistant
scoutmaster J. Harold Stringer took
several members of the local scout
troop to the Court Of Honor at
Prosser Tuesday evening. Wallace
Roop received merit badge in fire.
manship and Wayne Hanson In
safety.
The sophomore class and their
advisor, ]. Harold Stringer had their
picnic Wednesday evening at the
city park in Prosser later attending
show while the Freshmen and
their class advisor, Mrs. Bernice
Green Shinn, went to Sacajawea
park at Pasco, and also attended the
show.
The Baccalaureate services for
the high school graduating class win
be held Sunday evening at the M.
E. church with the Rev. G. w. Geiz-
Ter delivering the message. The
graduation exercises will be Monday
evening in the high school auditor
ium and the eighth grade gradua-
ton will be Wednesday evening.
School closes Thursday.
The ladies' aid met Wednesday
with Mrs. w. E. Fillmore. The NEXT
meeting will be the annual election
of officers at the home Of Mrs.
Grady Wilson, May 81.
Mrs. j. r. Ayers Of Hover came
Wednesday for visit with the Rev
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Gei1ler.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18
VIM. Kirby Mangles
Hand in Wood Saw

WHITE BLUFF'S-Wm. r. Kirby
had the misfortune to mangle his
left hand badly in a wood saw, on
Saturday last. He was Immediately
taken to Kennewick for emergency
surgery. The leaders in the back Of
his hand were severed, and he lost
considerable blood, but seems to be
resting fairly well, although suf-
fering quite bit of pain.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-05-18

Duane Taylor, who has been .
member of the Bureau of Reclama
ton crew working out of Whit:
Bluffs, left Thursday with his fam.
lily of Pasco to which point he ha!
been transferred. Mr.. and Mrs
Gordon Fletcher are also moving tt
Pasco, where Mr.. Fletcher will hs
stationed. Maynard Galbreath, Her.
vey Bardsley and E. v. Showalte1
expect to be transferred to the Con.
nell unit shortly after the first Of
June. ~
The public is invited to attend g
Project Tour covering the work O!
the White Bluffs school members OF
the Future Farmers of America. A
truck will be at the high school at
3 pm. on Saturday, May Goth and
all who are interested will be very
welcome. These boys deserve all the
encouragement in the world and a
good turnout is hoped for.
The families of Archie and Cecil
Borden gave a Mothers Day picnic
near the ferry landing on Sunday,
In honor Of Mrs. Peter Saith.
Mrs. Maynard Galbreath enter
tanned at Bridge Luncheon on
Thursday afternoon in honor Of
Mrs. Walter Kicks Of Portland, VINO
spent fortnight here as guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. Gordon p.
Fletcher. Three tables were In play.
In addition to the guest of honor,
there were present, Mrs. Gordon
Fletcher, Mrs. L. F. Austin, Mrs.
F. A. English, Mrs. Duane Taylor,
Mrs. D. s. Wilkinson, Mrs. E. J.
OLarey, Mrs. D. j. Hazelwood, all
Of White Bluffs, and Mrs. John
Kanester and Mrs. Dale Schultz Of
Hanford.
Paul Bruggemann has kept crew
OF thinners busy this week In his
large acreage of apricots on River
land ranch near vernita.
The Up-River Women,s club met
Thursday, May II at the home CT
Mrs. r. G. Sisk at Priest Rapids |
with Mrs. Sisk, Mrs. Russell Brown
and Miss Cassie MCGEE as hostesses.
A pleasant social time was spent On
the porch and lawn Of the Sisk
home by the members and visitors.
The visitors on this occasion were
Mrs. E. E. Meeker of Sunnyside, Mrs.
Jas. McCotter and children, Jackie
and jamie e,and small Ludwig Brug-
gemann.
The Vernita school will close on
May q. The pupils and their teach
er, Mrs. Marie Knaub will present
D Closing program and exhibit to
The parents and friends on Friday,
70 be followed by picnic on the
Knaub lawn.
Around fifty thousand sweet DO
tato plants. largely Of the Nancy !
Hall variety, have been received by
growers in the valley up to the !,
time. The most of there
we're shipped In from eastern states,
although many were purchased at
9
Word has been received that Mrs.
Glenn Searles Of Ellensburg was :
quite seriously hurt in motor ac- :
'ident on Saturday night. One leg
vas brokf and she was bruised and
acerated, and is now in the Ellens-
'urg hospital. !.
Word was received that Charles >
{. Clark, who is employed In a u
nine in Colorado, lost two fingers +
rom his left hand in mining ac-
ident.