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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-10
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Boot Thot Has Losttd For 2OOO Years

WORLD commerce and naviga.
 '" ton have made tremendous strides since the first simple Chinese junks were designed more than 2000 years ago. But the junk still survives as an irnpor. tant vessel of ocean trade.
 Distinctly ld-fashioned with its oblong sails, square bow and high, decorated stern, the junk may be seen today in many waters, but chiefly hauling China's vast do. mestic trade. In Cathay 1t is home as well for millions of fami. lies.
 In countless shapes and sizes, they ply the great inland rivers of the Orient, the Yangtze, Yellow river and the Sikiang. They may be c small single-sail craft or 6 fve-masted trader carrying almost 500 tons of freight. There seem to be innumerable varieties.
 But all of them require expert handling, particularly in the treacherous upper passes of the Yangtze. There, boat traekers toll with ropes and hooks and poles to guide the vessels along the narrow rocky gorges. Death may bob up at every turn and death does take It's toll over the plunging rapids.
 In summer and in winter the junks sail on and men battle barefoot along the northern river banks to aid their progress. China will probably never adopt . boat of more universal use than the 2oo0.year.old junk. Even in the current Chinese war, the junk is taking It's part. hauling fleeing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-10
cRANluM CRACKERS

Rearrange the titles and authors in the following five sentences so that the statements read correctly. 1. A noted opera is "Quo vadis," by Henryk sienkiewics.
 2. A noted drama is The Man Love-" by Alexander Pope.
 3. A noted book is Aida" by Charming Pollock.
 1. A noted poem is '"The Fool" by Giuseppe Verdi.
 5. A noted musical composition is "The Rape of the Lock-" by George Greshwin.
 Answers on Back Page.
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Totals ........336 32l 3l2- 968
 Women's High Single--M. Non- yotslxi, l03. Women's High Three ~. Nonyotski, 263. Mems High Single-Bontempo, l2i. Mems High Single - Bontempo, 11i.
 Mems High Three Bontempo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-10
WOODEN FEARS"

aydney, Australia - (UP) = Connecticut, the Nutmeg State" is outdone by nature in Australia. In the Lane Cove National park there nre trees that bear the most lus- cIons looking pears, only with the stem on the wrong end. But they can't be eaten. They are of solid wood. xt is forbidden to pick them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-10
Borough Bowling

Naugatuck, February 10 - 1n the Grange Bowling League matches rolled at the Central alleys We'd nesday night, Team s dropped three out of 4 points to Team l. Team ' won all four points from Team 3, Team 8 and 10 split even and Team 8 won all four from Team 2.
 The results:
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CAST or CHARACTERS

 SUSIE LAMBERT - She served wafiles and dreamed of being beautiful DICK TREMArNE - He liked susie's waifles but he couldn't zee Susie. JEFF BOWMAN - His chief com cern was to make Susie as beau tiful as she wanted to be. Yesterday: Fortunately, Susie recalls her only date with Dick, the kiss in the dark. Had he not been SO kind she might not have loved him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-10
By GEORGE CLARK

Copyright 1888. NEA service. Incl
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SIDE CHANGES

Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
SlUeetbriar Sorority
 Has Formal Dance

The Sweet Briar Sorority recent ly held @ formal dinner dance, at Bel-vedre Inn, at Plainville, Conn.,, Miss Bertha Paoloni was chairman of the affair. Couples who at tended the dinner dance were as follows:-
 Miss Bertha Paoloni and Otto Wilkie, Rae Bisconti, Joseph Da- telle, s. Dolores Paoloni, Anthony Recchia, Anna Polonics, Louis Ra- naudo, Ida Yanetta, Al Palmiere, aMrie Leone, Frank Guerrero, Tina Caparaso, Michael Bisconti, Jen- nie Morea, Billy Ranauda, Connie Morea, Andy Bosch, Blondie Ca- razzo, Joseph Trainor, Kay Broad erick, Louis Mandino, Vincent Forte and Helen Wandzell, Louise Pannone, Eddie Wisneski, Rose Cincogroni and Adolph Ando, Sam Cincogroni, Adeline Signore, Fran ces AssenZa, Bill Acosti, Angeline Raimo and Joseph Martino, Dolly Morea, and Mike Donate, Anna Dantino, Louis Penoncello, MT. and Mrs. Al DiNapon, Polly Puzzo, James Valeria, MT. and Mrs. An- thony Rolli, MT. and Mrs. Domenic D'Agostino, MT. and Mrs. Malcolm Graham. Rose Albert, Danny Nolan, Mary Daddona and John Albert, Angie Tartaglia, Peter Ginger, Christine O'Connor and Francis Moynihan, MT. and Mrs. James M. Bozzuto, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Calo, MT. and Mrs. E. Vanzolini.
 The second annual card party to be sponsored by Troop l3, Boy Scouts of America of the Sacred Heart church will be held tomor- row evening at 8 o'clock at Sacred Heart school hall. Attractive prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Groups are expecter from various sections including the Wash ington Hill Earbenders; St. Thom- as; Sacred Heart and others. Re- treatments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Personal

MT. and Mrs. John Tammany of Ray street announce the birth of daughter, Joann at St. Mary's hos pital on February 7th. Mrs. Tam many is the former Rita Sullivan of South Main street.
 John Wills who has been pa- tient at New Haven General hos pital where he underwent an oper- ation, is recuperating at his home on Circular avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. F. W. French and Mrs. W. Place of Hale street are guests at the Towers Hotel in Mia mi, Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Caruso of Walnut street announce the birth of @ son at St. Mary's hospital on Monday February 18th. Mrs. Ca- ruso is the former Miss Gertrude M. Egan.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Miller of Herkimer street are sojourning at Miami Beach, Florida for several weeks.
 Misses Leona A. and Cecile A, Frechette of Manhan street sailed today on the Oriente for a 9 day cruise to Havana, Cuba.
 Miss Jennie Possidento was hostess at the weekly meeting of the Fancy Stitchers' Club held at her home recently. Those present were the Misses Janet Pace, Flor ence To Russo, Annette Pace, Lucy Lo Russo, Mary Possidento, Rose Lo Russo, Jennie Possidento, Mrs. Rose De Florido, Mrs. Leonard Lo- Russo, Mrs. Frank Rosa, and Mrs. Emma Carpenter. The next meet ing will be held at the home Of Mrs. Leonard To Russo.
 A meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary, Canton T. R. Martin Lodge, No. 5, will be held tomorrow evening ct 8 o'clock at odd Fellows Hall. A rehearsal of officers will follow the meeting.
 The Royal Neighbors of America will meet this evening ct Speedwell Hall at 7:30 o'clock. Plans were completed for e card party to be held on March 8. Following the meeting the 45 team will go to the Sacred Heart parish hall for . card party.
 An officerS rehearsal of Winona Rebekah lodge will be held this evening at 7:45 o'clock at Odd Fel- lows hall.
 A board meeting of the Waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid society was held Monday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Meyers presiding. Reports were giV- en on the work done for needy fanl- flies. Tuesday evening, March 2l Pasach bridge will be held at the institute. Installation of officers Will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Coming Events
FEBRUARY

EEDnOfAn4
 Feb. 15-Prof. Odell Sheppard lecturer, Women's club.
 Feb. 15-Civic Orchestra of Wa terbury concert, Buckingham hall. Feb. 16-Dr. Charles Clark, public forum. Castle building.
 February 16-Anniversary pro- gram of Lithuania's Independence at St. Joseph's Hall.
 Feb. 17-Waterbury Police depart ment ball at armory.
 Feb. 17-Brooklyn A. o. 50th an- niversary, St. Joseph's hall.
 Feb. 1S- Phi Kappa G a m m soroity dance, The Elton.
 Feb. 1s-Sons of Hermann mas querade, Turn hall.
 Feb. 18-Bide-aWee club dinner Copper Kettle.
 Feb. 19-Tenth anniversary oi Jewish Home for Aged.
 February 19-Pre-Lenten choii concert and play at St. Josephs hall. 1
 Feb. 2O-Immaculate Conception parish Holy Name smoker.
 Feb. 21-Lecture on Siegfried by Miss Vera Curtis at Davenport hal at 8:15 o'clock.
 Feb. 23-Rev. James Gordon Gill key, D. D.. at First Church
 March 2-Rev. Prof, Frederick c Grant at First Church.
 March 9-Prof. Halford E. Luc- cock at Firch Church.
 March 16-Prof. Halford E. Luc- cock at Firch Church.
 March 23-Dean Emeritus Charles R. Brown at First Church.
 March 30-Dean Emeritus Charles R. Brown at First Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Future Bride Is
 Honored At ShotUe,

Mrs. Vincent Ippolito of Madison street was hostess at a surprise shower in honor of Miss Grace Sa- bino of New York city, who is to be married on February 18th to Vincent Ippolito, Jr., of Bristol. Those attending were:
 Misses Helen Kitchenko, Mildred Hansen, Rose, Helen, Mary Ci- resi-, Helene Koslosky, Margaret M. Freney, Mary Mahan of Southing- ton, Jean Spallenza, Joseph Menotti, Mary Ippolito, Mrs. Frank Menotti, Mrs. Mary Joyce, Mrs. Ida Ippolito, Mrs. Virginia Ippolito, Mrs. Con- stance Ippolito, Mrs. Mary Gior- getti of Bristol, Mrs. Marguerite Daloisio, Mrs, Mary Menotti, Mrs, Katherine Rosa, Mrs. Sadye Bran gel, Mrs. Teresa Cerino, Mrs. Rose Bertuccio, Mrs. Lena Filippone, Mrs Anna McWeeney, Mrs. Joseph Hayes, Miss Mildred Guerrera, Mrs aMria Spallenza, Mrs. Caroline Muccino, Mrs. Stella Stance, Mrs Eva Fitzgerald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Personal
Women s Club Mid- Winter Tea Largely Attended

A most successful Valentine mid winter tea was held yesterday after noon at the Waterbury Women's club. A color scheme of red pre- dominated throughout the club with Valentine novelties being used for decorations.
 Decorations were in charge of the room committee consisting of Mrs. Wilbur Larson, Mrs. Clair Hollister, Mrs. B. D. Warnes, Mrs. Ellsworth Tomlinson, and Mrs. Leonard Wey- and. Arrangements for tea were su- pervised by Mrs. Donald Henderson, Mrs. Gordon Weaver, Mrs. George Hopkins, Mrs. Raymond Pidge and Miss Clarice Gillette. Those pouring were Mrs. Robert Dennison, Mrs. Herbert w. Coe, Mrs. William H. Callan and Mrs. Augustine Crane. The waitresses were Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. Willis Machin, Mrs. Mortimer Abbott, Mrs. James Peasley, Mrs. Charles Harner, Mrs. Clarence Mckay, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Recent Bride Is
 Rendered SholUer

A greenback shower was given Monday night at the Franco-Amer- can Hall at South Main St. for Mrs. Leo Drainville, the former Julia Fora. The hostesses were Mrs. John Fora, Mrs. Joseph Drainville and Miss Doris Di zinno. The following were in attendance:
 The Misses Mary Gignate, Yola Cicero, Marie Pace, Helen Tora, Alice Goulden, Catherine Goulden, Rose Calo, Lena Salvatore, Fannie Quattro, Gertrude Prenz, Molly Monica, Kay Romano, Mary Ro- mano, Felecia Tartaglia, Connie Spina, Rita Drainville, Josephine Martone, Mary Carpinteri, Lousella Deziel, Rose Civitate.
 Mrs. Loretta Marciano, Mrs. Flor ence Damelio, Mrs. Nancy Stango, Mrs. Concetta Cincograno, Mrs. Louis Alberto, Mrs. Sanita Longo, Mrs. Jennie Montagano, Mrs. George Parenteau, Mrs. Nick Bozzuto, Mrs. Loretta McCarey, Mrs. Joseph Drain- vile, Mrs. Patsy Varanelli, Mrs. Vincent Maffia, Mrs. Anggelggina Gignate, Mrs. Sam Napolitano, Mrs. Claudia Trosino, Mrs. Domenic Sciarretto, Mrs. Philomena Di An- gelo, Mrs. Lena Jacaruso, Mrs. Mar garet Carroll, Mrs. Susie De Carlo.
 Mrs. J. Choquette, Mrs. Marie Collins, Mrs. Mary Martone, Mrs. Josephine Cortigiano, Mrs. Rose Cipriana, Theresa Cilfone, Mrs. An- toinette Quattro, Mrs. Concetta De Amelia, Mrs. Concetta Mangini, Doris Di Zinno, Mrs. Angeline Di- zinno, Mrs. Antoinette Famiglietti, Josephine Famiglitti, Margaret Di- Rienzo, Alvira Pannone, Mrs. Mary Manzella, Mrs. Liberta Scaviola, Thea Prenz, Mrs. Mary Giannelli, Mrs. Pasquale Forte, Mrs. Fannie Bernardo, Mary Di Orio, Mary Crisafulli, Mrs. Sadie Milite, Mrs, George LePage, Mrs. Josephine Generalli, Mrs. James Cataliva, Mrs. Josephine Catalina, Mrs. Mary Drainville, Mrs. Mary Coscia, Ang- cline DeRienza, Sophie zenbruzus- ka, Mrs. Jennie Di Vita, Mrs. Fam nie zingarelli, Mrs. Florence Mag amar, Mrs. Louise Flynn, Mrs. Anna Sullo, Mrs. Gertie Tronetta, Mrs. Gertrude Cipriano, Josephine Cip- riano.
 Rose Carozza, Josephine Favale, Mrs. Grace Lembo. M. Court, Laura Mistura, Paulette ProulX, Anna Cic- chetti, Mary Salerno, Josephine Sal erno, Mrs. Concetta Critella, Mrs Vera Martin, Jane Forino, Mrs. Rose Gimmelli, Angie Tome, Rose Cris- tillo, Chris Manzella, Florence Lam- bo, Julia Fora, Mrs. John Fora, Mrs V. Russo.
 Arrangements have been complet- ed for the annual banquet of the Bide a Wee club which will be held on Saturday evening. The affair will be held at the Copper Kettle. Officers were installed Monday night and those seated with Mrs. Burnett are: Vice-president, Mrs. J. s. Pearson; treasurer, Mrs. James Brown; financial secretary, Mrs. William Boyd; recording secretary, Mrs. o. W. Currie; pianist, Mrs. John Mcbride, Mrs. William Carew, ST., and Mrs. Robert Montgomery in- stalled.
 Mrs. Burdett also announced that the club has accepted an invitation from Clan McAlpine to attend lec- ture by Rev. F. LeRoy Crosby at Foresters' hall tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Women Voters To BecomeLo Lobbyists

The three members of the steering committee of the Connecticut League of Women Voters legislative program registered today with the secretary of state as lobbyists. AL though none of these league mem- bers receive remuneration for their work with the league, the commit- tee felt that one object of the bill passed whereby legislators might find the names of persons repre- senting various organizations and interests, and accordingly the mem bers responsible for the leagues leg islative program filed their names
 Those who registered are, Mrs. Edith Valet Cook of New Haven, the leagues legislative chairman and in charge of child welfare measures; Mrs. c. Gardiner Russell of West Hartford, in charge of legislation concerning the legislative council and minor courts; and Miss Florence L. Harrison of Northford, in charge of bills dealing with the merit sys- tenn and municipal auditing, ac- counting and reporting. Miss Doro- thy w. Greer, general secretary of the Connecticut league, had register cd previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Bride Of Saturday
 Is Shouuer Guest

Mrs. Andrews Rolly of Burton street was hostess at a personal shower at her home Friday even- ing in compliment to Miss Bertha Therrien who is to be married on February 18 to Nelson Philbert.
 Those tttending included Misses Helen Moran, Iva Naylor, Hazel Clark, Irene Cunningham, Marie Gilmartin, Molly Rolly, Germaine Therrien, Mrs. Marie Rolly, Mrs. Robert Westberg, Mrs. Charles Mott, Mrs. c. Rolly, Mrs. John Lattanzio, Mrs. Ernest Therrien, Mrs. Joseph Gauthier, Mrs. John Rolly, Mrs. A. Fibre, Mrs. J. Travisano, Mrs. Joseph Bourvessa, Mrs. Joseph Ther- rien and Mrs. Anthony Rolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Miss Josephine RaHerty BecomesBrideofJohnHahn

Tn a simple ceremony performed this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Mar garet's Church, Miss Josephine Katherine Rafferty, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William H. Macleod of Willow street became the bride of John Mark Hahn of Park Place, son of Randolph V. Hahn of State street Rev. John A. Conlan officiat- ed at the ceremony and was also celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed. A program of nuptial
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music was rendered with Professor John L. Bonn presiding at the organ and Miss Winifred Delaney as soloist.
 The bride was becomingly attired in frock of poudre blue crepe with which she wore skunk jacket and her turban was of corresponding shade of blue. A corsage of orchids completed her costume.
 Her matron of honor and sole at- tendant was her sister, Mrs. Howard B. Finkenzellar who wore frock of gold colored crepe and a brown martin jacket. She also wore a gold turban and a corsage of talisman roses. The dress of the brides mother was lilac crepe and she wore @ corsage of violets. Francis J Donahue attended MT. Hahn as best man.
 The Colonial Room of the Hote Elton was the scene of @ wedding breakfast for the immediate familie: following the ceremony after which a reception was held at the home oi the bride. Out of town gusts were iI1 attendance from New York, New Britain, Hartford and Rockville.
 MT. Hahn and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing black travelling costume with matching accessories. A dinner and bingo party was held Monday night at the Copper Kettle by The Triangle club. Those at. tending were: Mrs. Elizabeth Booth Mrs. Shirley Hungerford, Mrs. L. E Granger, Mrs. Willis Blakeslee, Mrs Catherine Tyrrell, Mrs. J. J.. Good rich. Mrs. George Held, Mrs. Ernes, Bartsch, Mrs. Rudolph Ringenbere and Mrs. Elmer E. Wilson. Mrs Elizabeth Booth was hostess for the evening.
 A meeting of St. Elizabeth's Sew. ing guild of St. Cecilia's parist will be held tomorrow afternoon al the home of Mrs. LeRoy Fox oi Albert place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

George Merkle, Mrs. Harold Morrill, Mrs. George Baronian, Mrs. John Thoms, Mrs. Alexander Raeburn Mrs. Frederick Williams, Jr., Mrs Edwin J. Rockwell, Mrs. J. R. Neill Mrs. William Carpenter, Mrs. Rob- ert Ker, Mrs. Melville Skiff, Mrs Bertram Bailey, Mrs. c. Little, Mrs George Cashman, Mrs. Louis Von- Lott, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Robert Har- vey, Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs Norwood Webster.
 Edith Winifred Fisher gave an in- teresting illustrated talk on Valen- tines, some of them dating back to 1841.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Walter Malowan, who plays bridge at the Regency Club, one of New York's gathering places for bridge loving socialites, is noted for his cheery optimism in the bidding and the likelihood that most of the hands he plays will wind up in no trump. Here is an example taken from a recent rubber game there.
 East disregarded his partners
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hold.
 West shifted to O small diamond, Malowan won with the ace, took three rounds of clubs, cashed the king and queen of diamonds, and put West in the lead with the last diamond. Now West had to give up the last two tricks to the ace and nine of spades.
 West missed his last chance for brilliant defense on the diamond play. Had he unblocked the ten and nine of diamonds, four diamond tricks would have been forced te lead a heart, and East would have taken two tricks and set the con- tract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Weddings
Quota Club Members Enjoy Valentine Dinner Party

Cotter, Grace Wolff, Julia Tullar, Catherine Fleming, Mrs. Mae Birt, Mrs. Josephine Osborne, Alice Wolff, Mrs. Anna Alexander, Mary Hennessey, Jeannie Heppel, Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, Mrs. Catherine Will Hams, Mrs. Belinda Tracy, Mrs. George Mahan, Margaret Tracy and Agnes Fitzpatrick.
 On Saturday evening members of the Quota club are planning to att tend the district meeting to be held at the Hotel Taft in New Haven. Miss Mary Hennessey of this city governor of the fifth district, will preside. Transportation is in charge of Miss Mary Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
HEDY GIVES GIFTS

Hedy Lamar arrived on the T Take This Woman" set at M-G-M carrying big package just received from Europe. In 1t were ten yards of fine Dubonet velvet which she presented to her wardrobe girl and hairdresser to be made into evening gowns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Gowan and Louis Schuster, 595; MrA John Collins and Mrs. John Murphy 585.
 Tn yesterdays session top scoring teams were: Mitchell-C -Cleary, 120; Collins Murphy, i03 1-2 and East and West: Cleary-Walsh, l09 and Walden Johnson, 106 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Mise Harriet Gregory of Second avenue entertained at a dinner at her home last evening for members of the Quota club and their friends. The table was attractively deco- rated with cut flowers and Valen- tine novelties.
 The guests included Mrs. Lela
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Weddings
sUTLIFFE.s .sUPRENANT

sUTLIFFE-s -sUPRENANT
 MT. and Mrs. J. J. Suprenant of Southmayd Road, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary E. Suprenant to Thomas H. Sut- life, of Plaza avenue. The wed- ding took place on April 9, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Contract Bridge

CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB
 Winners in the Tuesday evening session of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: Vincent Kelly and E. J. Niel- son, 653; Nelson Adducci and M. Levin, 636 1-2; William Cleary and Newell Mitchell, 63 1-2; John Me-
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bid and opened his own long suit.
 When West overlook and then shift ed to the spade six, the heart sit- uation was clear. Malowan put up spade jack which held the trick, and led small club. Dummy's seven of clubs forced West could have beaten the contract by the return of a small spade, but he chose to lead the king. which was permitted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Contract Bridge
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Watch Your Leads for Effective Defense Against Clever
 Decarer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Manuilles Obserue
 Silver Anniversar,

MT. and Mrs. Harold E. Manville of Ridgewood street entertained a number of their relatives, friends and neighbors last evening when they held open house in observance of their 18th wedding anniversary The couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts of silver as well as several bouquets. They also received many cards and telegrams of congratulatory messages from friends from Meriden, Hartford, Watertown, Naugatuck, Cheshire and Springfield.
 The principal speaker of the even- ing will be the president of Quota Club International. Bertha Dick. Miss Constance Wardle, vice-predi- dent of the international group will also be present.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-09-28
DON'T FORGET THE GAME
SATURDAY..
New Textbooks Purchased

The new state adoption of various
grade texts this year will cause a
substantial increase in the size of
the text book budget. The state
text book commission adopts spe-
cifie texts for periods Of three to
SIX years and the schools follow this
recommendation quite closely in
their choice of books used by the
pupils. This year the new texts are
IN the subjects of history, physiol-
ogy and hygiene. School texts are
listed on life Of four years. that
IS, book is expected to be in US
able condition for that period and
then is discarded. With many texts
costing over dollar each the ex-
pense of free texts runs from 5000
to $500 year A fee is charged
IN the upper grades to insure pro
per care and return of the text
If the pupil takes reasonable care
OF his books, the fee is refunded
IN full at the end of the year. Free
text books provide each pupil with
the proper working tools and make
1t more convenient to get quicker
start at the opening Of school An
ordinary list Of books for one year
would cost the individual from SIS
to 50. The cost is borne by the dis
trict and constitutes definite serv-
ice TO the patrons.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-09-28
Tamarack Tail Lights

We fear our brawny football
hero, sFuzz' Spencer, is more in
terested in athletics than history;
he informed the u. S. history class
that there were very few bus lines
IN the United States in 1890.
Forrest Potter thinks it's a great
life if you don't weakened He finds
1t very difficult to make it home
to Warland, and to keep Doris Reidt
from getting lonesome at the same
time Have you ever tried mental
telepathy, Forrest?
Our most hearty congratulations
to Lenore Powell Lenore has sim
ply astonished us all with her over
Whelmlng generosity. Seeing Mari
anne Strong industriously and I'M
successfully hunting for pencil.
Lenore graciously donated one. all
OF two inches long, to the good
cause.
Virginia Gee finds the u S. his
tory class very beneficial. When
asked # she got much out of it
she replied, Gosh yes-a few dates
dances, and Bob Flesehing."
1t appears Milton Slauson is try
ing to be an amateur detective. He
managed to discover a lost coat
ana sweater on his desk Tuesday.
we wonder what he'll find next.