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Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-08
SAFETY CAMPAIGN

safer and happier sumner.
The following is brief outline of safety point
rtment will be glad to any questions oon-
rning the program.
l. The Swimming Pool.
A.. The Wading Pool.
l. Size Of Chi ldren allowed to use it's
years and under.
2. s1ide--use it sitting down. feet first,
take turns.
B. Big Pool.
1. Conduct in pool. no pushing, duoldng.
running deck.
2. Shallow play area--use slide properly,
feet first sitting down, only play
equi pment furnished by Recreation De-
partment. no hard rubber balls. eto.
8. Swimmers area--for swimmers only.
4. Diving area--on1y for diving.
a. swimming under diving board
b. one person board at q time
5. Health
a. dangerous to stay in water over three
hours at time may get eye nose,
infections.
b. Watch out for burn--take 1t gradl.
al 1y and treat burns.
Q. Be sure TO take soap showers and step
in foot b ath entering pool.
d. No eating except In restricted areas.
Q. Call guards attention to any outs.
scratches other injuries Immediate
II. Tennis Courts
A. Courts very soft--be sure to wear flat
sole tennis shoes.
III. Fairgrounds
4. Proper Of equi rment
I. No standing in swings
e. One in swing at time
5. Use slides feet first. sitting down
4. Hold on to outer ring of giant strides
with hands. Never hang by feet or sit
giant strides
s.. Take turns in Ing equi pment
s. Keep glass and other sharp pointed inn
p1ements out Of sand piles.
". Boats.
A. Only change places in boats wn 1e at docks.
B. In stepping in to boats be sure they are
held close to dock and step In the middle
Of the boat.
G. No rocking Of boats.
D. No standing in boats after they leave docks.
v. Archery.
4. All spectators and archers stand in back Of
shooting line.
B. Never 60 to collect arrows until Sd enal has
been given by leader and all bows have been
laid the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
Boy Scout Executive
Stresses Book Lore
DR.. James E. West Urges Need of Extensive Reading
Of Better Books as Part Of Boys Life Week

icals designed to help scout leaders
the Boy Scouts of America has pros
duced a technical library Of pamph-
lets in more than a hundred hobby
and vocationt fields and as many
more pamphlets and books. The
now famous "Handbooks for Boys"
has sold more than six million
copies and is regarded by many peo-
Pile a standard reference book In its
field
Librarians throughout the coun-
try report that boys Of scout age
read more during that period than
at any other time of their lives. The
average boy will often read, one
two or even three books a week II
he can ure them, in addition tc
all the magazines he likes best
Scientific tests have shown that
Boys Life occupies unique po-
sition In the publishing world. Less
than year ago q group of inde-
pendent and impartial investigators
address an interest inventory ques.
tionnaire to 100000 boys and girls
The 24,67l boys who replied to the
question, What magazine do yor
like best?" voted Boys Life as theil
first preference in the boys maya.
zine field, which reveals 1t seems
that the Boy Scouts OF Americs
knows from experience how tt
create reading material that cap
lures the illaginations and holds
the interest of its tremendous read
er audience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
|DRANSON De COU
talk well LIKED D
Forum Speakers Lecture
"Dream Pictures" Well |.
Illustrated

Hranson De Cou, famous for
many years on the lecture platform
as the originator Of Dream Flc-
lures" gave an Illustrated lecture
on California ct the Second Congre-
gational church forum last night.
The first several sequences Of Pic
lures were devoted to the Southern
California desert In the spring, and
showed O wide variety Of beautiful
desert blooms. Mr., De Cou pointed
out that you never could 20 sure OF
O good flower show in the desert,
because seasons vary widely. In
years when plenty Of snow has fall
len In the surrounding mountains.
he said, and moisture Is plentiful
In the spring, the flower show sis
something 10 80 miles to see. R
Mr.. De Cou devoted another Sec
ton Of his pictures to the new
coastal highway In California,
which runs close to the ocean
throughout It's length and has q
total stretch Of several hundred
miles during which the Pacific Is
In sight Of the road. The lecturer
showed pictures Of flowers In his
own garden In Hollywood, and q
considerable sequence OF scenes at
the Golden Gate Exposition, some
taken during the day, some at night.
At the end he showed short reel
Of pictures taken around Boulder
Dam, the lower canyon Of the COL
orado river, and Lake Meade. the
body Of water formed by Boulder
dam.
An amusing sequence depicted
the new Monkey island near Holly
wood which 10 visited BY many
thousands Of tourists each year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

will report back to the league, che
attitude OF the Connecticut congress
sional delegation on the most i'm
portant matters which will be con-
gidered by Congress.
The personal interview method
has been adopted this year, accord
ing TO Miss Katherine Ludington
president OF the league, 80 as 70 per-
NIT fuller and more comprehensive
discussion OF the various questions
by each senator or representative.
Senator John A. Danaher will be
interviewed at his home In Hartford
by Mrs. Herbert Fisher and Mrs
Herbert Knox Smith. At his office In
Meriden. Senator Francis T. Maloney
will meet by appointment with Mrs
Chase Going Woodhouse, who will
seek the senior senator's views on
the probable items OF major Interest
In the coming session.
The House of Representatives
members will be interviewed by the
following women: Congressman Will
liam Miller, at his home In Wethers-
field, by Mrs. Gardner Russell and
Mrs. Raymond j. Ferguson; Con-
gresham Thomas n. Ball, at MS
home In Old Lyme, by Mrs. James
w, MORRISON OF Groton; Congress
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

New York, Dec. lin this year
Of 1899, the greatest single infiu-
ence over the mind of man is still
the printed word" declares DR.
James :. West, chief scout execu-
tive OF the Boy Scouts of America
and editor of Boys Life, in rallying
the more than 100000 adult scout
leaders OF the country to the eX-
tension of the reading program OF
th. Boy Scout movement, These
men, the largest group of volunteer
workers with boys ever enlisted N
the support of any social program,
will in turn, as part OF boys life
week, from December 10 to 10, urge
parents to support the effort to pro-
vide good books and magazines for
their children
II have always felt 1t to be the
duty of our movement" DR. West
added in his message to scout lead
ers, Ito give the boys of America
the vital factors for character
growth and citizenship training that
can be conveyed through the print
ed page. II is my personal convic-
ton that reading is an essential
factor in the leisure time OF almost
an boys. Wholesome reading does, in
very definuitc and practical fash
ion. supplement- the idealiSmS of the
boy scout program,
DR.. West also recalled that the
Boy Scouts OF America has always
been an active worker with other
agencies ans groups promoting bet
ter reading for boys and has dem
cnsuated that its books and Boys
Life magazine have long been a vital
force for good, for enjoyment and
tor the kind Of information every
American boy should have In ad-
dition to being the publishers OF
Boys Life and several othe, period
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

include the energetic symphony No.
2 In B Minor by Alexander Por-
phyrievich Borodin, one Of the
famous five" OF the great national
istic Russian composers. This sym
phony presents a series OF "grandi-
ose and epic-like pictures Of Rus
sian life' and Is recorded by the
London Symphony orchestarco n
Quoted by Albeit Coates. In addition
to this outstanding concert, a MEM
DRY test and Instrumentation quiz
will be held. The contestants will
have an opportunity to win a red
seal record.
Learning TO- Listen" Is conducted
by Walden Trimble and Miss Pau
lette Wolozin, under the sponsor
ship OF the Bronson library and the
Adult Education Program Of Water
bury and Is offered without charge
each Monday and Tuesday evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
WOMEN VOTERS TO
HOLD INTERVIEWS
Mrs. Raymond Wood to
Meet Soon With Con.
gresham j. ]. Smith

Representatives OF the Connecticut
League OF Women Voters will confer
with each Of the senator's and re-
representatives. from this state, al
their homes this week, on questions
and Issues which are coming UP for
consideration at the regular session
Of Congress, which opens In January
Following q meeting on Saturday
at the home Of Mrs. Herbert Knox
Smith In Pennington, the women
will interview the respective nationa!
legislators, who received their final
instructions from league officers a.
that time, prepared TO meet with the
senator's and representatives. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
HAYDN SYMPHONY
HEARD TONIGHT
Learning to Listen Course
in Session at Bronson
Library

The brightness and melodic charm
of Haydn's London" symphony No
IA, In D Major tsalomon No. y will
open this evenings "Learning-to-
Listen" concert to be given at the
Bronson library from z to 8 o'clock
Haydn, often called the "Fathei
of symphony" Is largely responsible
for the Standardization of the form
and balance of the orchestra. The
symphony to be heard this evening
is recorded by Edwin Fischer and
his Chamber orchestra.
In contrast with the Haydn COM
position, the program will also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Experts calculate that six TO ter
years without birds would bring tc
q close the earth's entire system Of
animate nature. Insects would In
crease to such proportions that ev.
erything would be smothered Oh de-
yOured,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Joseph Allen, who plays a top roe
opposite Jean Cagney in Para
mounts "All Women Have Sec"
rets," is son of Joseph Allen, ST..
who has appeared in every Georgr
NJ Conan play on Broadway for 81
wears
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
HEBREW PUPILS
OBSERVE FEAST

Pupils Of the waterbury Hebrew
Institute celebrated the feast OF
Chanukah yesterday with q pro-
gram at the school directed by
Judah Enowich. Miss Pauline
Wolozin and Sol Brown, members
OF the faculty; Rabbi Moses D
Sheinkopf Moses Koizim, president
OF the institute, and Abraham Matz-
kin, president Of the schools board
Of education, spoke. Refreshments
were served and gifts distributed
by the Daughters OF Israel.
man James A. Stanley, In New
Haven, by Miss Florence Harrison
Congressman Albert q. Austin, OF hi
home In Greenwich, by Mrs. Caro-
Belknap; Congressman j. JOSEPH
Smith, by Mrs. Raymond A. Woe
of Waterbury; and Congressman b
J. Monkiewicz, by Mrs o. q. Under.
hill of New Britain,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
RADIANT LIVING
Greater than Cnqueror
Rev. C.. M. Griffith
at NJ r
Methodist Pastor of
Deals Island, Md.

80. 80. Deals Island, Md. 49,. ....
Out of that mine of human wisdom,
the Book of Proverbs, there comes to
US a nugget of pure gold in the state
ment which reads: "He that is slow
to anger is better than the mighty;
and he that ruleth his spirit than he
that taketh city,"
By this method Of contrast the
Sage is giving expression to the fact
that the man who can capture his in
most self and bring it under control is
a far greater man than a military gen.
ius.
We may think of Caesar daringly
crossing the Rubicon, or of Titus lay
ing seige to the ancient city of Je-
rusalem, or of Richard the Lionheart-
ed capturing the city of Acre in the
romantic day of the Crusaders.
These men were great in genius.
great in ability, great in achievement.
But the inspired Sage of Scripture
declared that the man who can capture
his Utmost self with all it's wild forces
and violent powers, such as anger, is
by far greater man than conqueror
of earthly cities.
There was Alexander the Great, for
instance. Coming to his fathers
throne in 1872 B. C. at the age of 20,
he set forth with an army that in
thirteen years captured half the world
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

Mosquitoes, Mr.. Corkran said, arc
hiding in old logs, in deserted shacks
in sewer manholes or in a dark corner
of your cellar, patiently waiting for
warm seasons.
"They emerge, lean and hungry
Mr.. Corkran said.
The eggs are laid in RATS of SO to
400 eggs on the surface Of any small
body of water, such as, rain water in
tin cans, old tires, cesspools, old leaky
cellars, small pools or clogged bitches
The eggs hatch in about "a hours
The larvae feeds for week or more
dependent upon the temperature. A
day or two is then spent as pupa.
Finally the adult mosquito energies
and heads for the nearest man, beast,
or fowl, for it's first b lood meal.
The control of these species is, there
fore, greatly advanced by work carried
on during the winter and early spring.
The cleaning or destruction of old
shacks and abandoned buildings, the
repair and cleaning of cellars in &C.
cupied houses, the cleaning up OF
backyards and dumps, screening OF
rainbarrels and tight covers for cess
pools, will reduce the number of house
mosquitoes for the entire summer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
THE MOSQUITO IS
!, A PROBLEM OF
ENTIRE STATE

The ordinary variety house mos
quito is "local" control problem, but
the salt-marsh "beast"-a "flying for
tres. needs statewide control.
This was the warning by w. S. Cork
ran, chief executive officer of the
Delaware Mosquito Commission, which
has for its task the eradication of the
"skeeter" from Delaware and condi-
lions in Maryland are closely similar
to those in their sister state of the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula.
He also warned now is the time to
clean up the back yard or cellar where
house mosquitoes are spending the
winter.
"There is no community in the
state" he advised, "too poor to control
the house mosquito. If it bites you,
you have in effect been too lazy to
swat it.
"This is in direct contrast to the
problem of the salt-marsh and flood
mosquitoes which often breed. miles
away from the point where they bite
you. The salt-marsh problem is OF
statewide scope and must be handled
by state organization"
The Mosquito Control Commission
has assisted towns in the control of
house mosquito breeding and will con-
tinue to do what it can, particularly
in making surveys of conditions and
recommending improvements.
Discussing the life history of the
mosquito, Mr.. Corkran, though wintry
blasts were current today, warned
that the pestiferous insect is some
where alternating and waiting for the
first whiff of spring weather.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

successive month, with an average of
99.46 per cent; The MedicalD etach-
ment, Chestertown, was second with
98.75 per cent; Company "K", Centre
vile, was third with 1851 per cent and
Service Company, Silver Springs, was
fourth with 96.43 per cent.
Ten companies of the First finished
the month with an average attendance
of better than 80 per cent. Other
units listed in the report from the
Military Department included the
Maryland Naval Militia, the 10th
Field Artillery, goth Division Avia'
ton; 104th Medical Regiment and the
9Th Regiment.
Company "B" of Hagerstown, hav-
ing the highest percentage 1926 for
the quarter ending December 81, 1888,
has been awarded pennant in recog-
milton of it's record.
The Third Battalion, LIST Infantry,
composed of companies "II" of Sails
bury, "K" of Centreville, 81" of Girls
field, IN" of Annapolis and Head
quarters Company of Pocomoke City,
led the other two battalions in the
regiment in attendance for December
with a percentage of 91.63. Major
Stephen P. Fuller of Crisfield is in
command of the Third Battalion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

and changed the course of history.
Notwithstanding this vast conquest
there was just very small part which
he could not conquer and which final
ly conquered him.
Alexander the Great conquered the
world, but he could not conquer him.
self.
At the early age of 80 he was
brought to a tragic end by fever
which was the result of excessive
drinking.
The mastery Of the self within il
one Of the greatest achievements In
a persons life.
Upon such a mastery hangs ones
success or failure in life.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
CHOOSE BABY's TOYS
FOR AMUSEMENT

THE baby's toys should be
i chosen wisely and should
never be bestowed abundantly.
The chief purpose of toys. ac-
cording to Drs. Morris and Will
liam Fishbein. famous authorities
on child-care. is to keep babies
amused, but too many toys and
the wrong kind of toys can breed
carelessness and extravaganza and
destructiveness.
parents have a tendency to
over-stimulate the child" they say
in the February Pictorial Review.
"They give him more toys than ne
needs and urge him on to activi
ties beyond his capabilities. The
truth is they are entertaining
themselves rather than consider
ing the pleasures and desires OF
the baby"
The article also points out that
toys should keep pace with the
child's mental age. During the
first year few toys are necessary
dolls made Of washable material
or rubber, wooden beads. or rub
Der animals are sufficient. In the
second year greater assortment
is advisable.
"With increasing age come bet
ter coordination and wider va
riety of interests" the doctors
write. "This calls for more hand
work materials. AS the baby de-
velops new abilities and skills. ne
quickly abandons those he has out
grown, and his interests will guide
the alert parent to the type OF toy
which will meet this new activity.
A child never attempts to do more
than he can carry out effectively
It is not only safe but also very
wise to allow him to play in e
cordance with his own desires.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
DELMARVA WOMEN p. r. r.
MEET JANUARY 26TH

The Women's Aid of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, Delmarva Division, is
calling a general meeting of the or
ganization to be held in a passenger
coach parked at Cape Charles station
promptly at 200 P. M, Thursday
January 26th, with Mrs. r. E. Schrack
in charge.
A full quota of membership is ex-
pected to be present as there are sew
eral matters of vital Importance open
for discussion. Consequently, a most
cordial invitation has been extended
to the wives or adult daughters of all
employees to attend in order that the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

lor of Williams were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. E. M. Taylor, Sunday.
Miss Louise Hayman left Satur.
day for Richmond where she has been
transferred as Crippled Children's
nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Groton and sor
of Salisbury visited Mr.. and Mrs. o
T. Kelley this week.
We are sorry to report Mr.. II. w
Bodley on the sick list.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
FIRST INFANTRY
VERY SUCCESSFUL
IN ATTENDANCE

Four companies of the First Infan-
try, Maryland National Guard, held
the first four berths in the record for
armory drill attendance last month,
according to an announcement made
this week by the State Military De-
partment at Annapolis.
Company "B", stationed in Hagers-
town, led the parade for the second
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
By VERA WINSTON

THE SHOPS are showing hand
some little afternoon dresses, the
sert Of frocks that are difficult to
find and which I'LL such q gap in q
daytime wardrobe. Here is an espe-
cially handsome model. It is Of
black matelasse crepe, and its high
draped neckline forms a fine back
ground for a jewelled necklace. It
closes in back with upper to the
waist. An inserted flare in back of
skirt only. Front is straight. Set
m belt ties in a small bow in back.
Bishop sleeves are quilted at the
upper arm and the quilting is
caught with tiny little jewel tone
buttons in various colors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
)ak Hall, Va. News

Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Taylor and
daughter, Barbara, of Wachapreague,
Rev. and Mrs. ]. B. Taylor and son,
Robert, of Melfa, and Mr.. A. N. Tay-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

good work of this organization may
be furthered, particularly during tbs
present winter season.
Evening star., 1939-07-09
FederatiOn's
Theme toBe
Indian
Women to Appear
In Costume on
Friday Program

Two club women with honorary
Indian names will appear in cos
tune at the Alaskan Indian pro-
gram being arranged by the Dis
trict Federation of Womens Clubs
for Friday at 2 pm. at the head
quarters of the General Federation,
1874 N street NV.
Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar, presi-
dent of the General Federation,
recently was honored by the Raven
Clan Of the Tligit Indian tribe,
who conferred on her the title
Princess June-Kla, which means
Mother of Dreams" Mrs. Dun
bar will speak briefly on life in
Alaska and the contribution which
has been made to its educational
welfare and culture by the Is wom-
ems clubs of the territory.
Mrs. Edgar Briant Merritt. chair
man for the District of the Gen
eral Federations golden jubilee,
who is arranging the program Fri
day for the benefit of the golden
jubilee program, also holds an hon
orary Indian name, She Kills in
Front of the Tepee.' This was
conferred on her by Chief Plenty
Cous of the Grow Tribe when Mr..
Merritt was assistant Indian COM
missioner. Startling as the name
seems, it is. according to Indian
belief, indicative of great courage
and high purpose.
Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley, chairman
OF Indian welfare of the General
Federation. who recently completed
a Western trip of more than 10000
miles by water, rail and motor, will
speak of her visits to Indian res
ervations, sharing the headline hon.
ors with Mrs. Dunbar. She will
illustrate her talk with choice pieces
OF Indian hand work
A number of Indian articles are
being loaned by other clubWomen
OF the city for the program, and
the Indian Office of the Depart
ment Of the Interior is supplying
costumes to be worn by the speakers
and others taking part.
A program of Indian songs will
be given by Mrs. Catherine elliott,
who will sing by the Waters of
Minnetonka," pale Moon" and
Indian Love Call" Mrs. William
Scantlebury will play the piano &C
compartments.
Among those assisting Mrs. Merritt
in arranging the program are Mrs.
Lloyd w. Biddle, General Fedora
ton director for the District; Mrs.
Frederic Newburgh, chairman of
tickets; past presidents Of the Dis
trict Federation and the following
officers:
Mrs. Ernest Humphrey Daniel,
president; Mrs. lie Verne Beales,
first vice president; Mrs. Rugt H.
Snodgrass, second vice president;
Mrs. Pierce B. Ashburn, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs A. Ludwig, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Henry
Fenno Sawtelle, treasurer, and Mrs.
Charles P. Keyser, auditor.
Refreshments will be served fol-
lowing the program, with members
OF the Junior Housekeepers' Alli-
ance and the Takoma Park Juniors
assisting.
Evening star., 1939-07-09
Arts Club to Resume
Summer Activity

Summer activities at the Arts
Club of Washington, which we're
suspended during the past week
because of the holiday, will be re-
sumed with chaflng dish supper
at o'clock tonight.
A club dinner will be given Tues
day, followed by program of sound
pictures depicting an airplane trip
to South America and Spanish songs
by Senor Juanito Valencia in cos
tune.
Hostesses Tuesday will be Miss
Minnie F. Notz and Miss Cornelia
Notz.
Many members of the club will
attend the concert Wednesday night
on the Potomac by the Water Gate,
which will be the first of series to
be given this summer by the Ma
tional Symphony Orchestra.
Among those who have taken sea-
son tickets are Mr.. and Mrs. De
Beauvais Richards, Mrs. Eugene
Byrnes, Miss Mary A. Cryder, Miss
Jean Stier. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bittinger, Mr. and Mrs. Felian Gar
zia, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert lie Fevre,
Mrs. Victor Tapke. Miss Julia
Garder, Mr.. Lewis Fulton and Mrs.
Charles Fairfax.