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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

Scout Executive
 Camp zoar or Camp Scpunkum which the scouts have used in pre-. vious years. It is Q very easy mat ter for the leaders of troops ir camp to commute to and fro.
 ITO Acres
 The council has a plot of land nearly ITO acres large, in the shape of Q rough rectangle with one cor ner cut of. The greater part of the land is as yet undeveloped, since work on the site did not begin until last summer, but in time a fine camp can be built here. The principal achievement of last sum of a dam, in order to make pool deep enough for comfortable swim ming, and diving The irony of it all was that last summer when the work was under way, construc- ton had to be held up for some time because of the incessant rains And this summer. of course, now that the dam has been completed has been one ofthe dryest in years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

put forth to keep this motto in the front of our minds during the rest of the month will well be worth the trouble. By continue ing to bear this thought in mind we will give ourselves added pro- tection and we won't commit any foolish or careless deedc wherein we jeopardize our existence.
 July has always been symbolic with pain and death but if we put our untiring efforts into stopping needless slaughter we can make 1t the safest of the twelve. Instead of July being Q month where death, injury, sorrow and suffering runs rampant 1t will be, through our combined work, a month of happiness and contentment.
 "Let each operator of @ car sign the Drivers Declaration of Inde- pendence'; @ declaration which will be: I will drive safely and be free from accidents during the month of July Let us make common sense our basic attack against the Grim Reaper who lies in wait for us to make that careless move or mistake whether walking or riding so he can add us to his ever grow ing death roll.
 we do not want to be one of the unfortunates who will suffer dur ing this month of futile bloodshed We want to continue living for life is sweet, therefore let us keep in mind during this entire month our slogan which eventually will be the symbol of safety: Be alive on August First!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
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 WTADlIsnID 1888

HishIishtins A Few Of Shining Lights Of Our July Sale In Prep Shop Second Floor.
 Sizes l4 and IS long trouser suits $o.75-from SIS.
 Sizes 1z to 19-mostly two long trousers suits. $13.75-formerIy $40.
 Sizes 32 to 38-mostIy two trou- sers suits. $19.75-from $25 10 $30.
 Special sports ensemble in serom- bIed suits-sports jacket and sloeks. $18.75-worth $40. Special in simultaneously olI sizes up to l0-white, fan and soddIe, $l.e5-$z.e5-$3.s5- formerly $500 to $500.
 Beginning July lS-this store will close Saturdays et o'clock. up 10 August 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

A quiet, secluded spot, far from the workday world, and yet only center of Waterbury, --such is the spot the Mattatuck council of Boy Scouts have been able to ob- tain for their new camp in Ply mouth, near the airport. In point of convenience, the new Camp Mattatuck far surpasses either
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
Methodist Society
 Lake Guests Today
MT. and Mrs. George ornbecker to Entertain at Zoar;
 MOntambaults Home From Canada
WATERVIllE Mrs R W. Henlon Correspondent2S Driggs

Waterville, July 8.-The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Methodist church, left this morning at 10 O. clock, for an all day outing at the summer home of MT. and Mrs. George Hornbecker at Lake zoar.
 An outdoor dinner will be served at noon and various activities have been planned for the afternoon
 which will include the regular monthly business meeting, under the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
50 LOCAL BOYS
 SIGN FOR CAMP
Month of Military Train. ing Ahead - l4,5OO
 Others Enroll

A month of military life in the Citizens Military Training camps of New England is before l5,00C youths including 50 Waterburians who left their homes yesterday. The majority of the 50 from Waterbury are assigned to Fort Devens, Mass More advanced enrollees are as- signed to Fort Ethan Allen, Yer mont and Fort Adams, R. I.
 Waterbury has the largest rep resentation of any city in the state Major Newton w. Alexander was in charge of the enrolment of stud ents in Waterbury and Connecti- cut, as chairman of the American Legions state department commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
HOT DOG SALES HOT

Marysville, Cal. -- (UP) -- Ac- cording to the packers of this citys one day Rodeo, known as the Stam- pede, there is one hot-dog conces- sionaire who is "hot" for fair and will still be "hotter" If they can get hold of him. He is alleged to have stampeded with share of the Stampede profits, leaving behind him only the bill for the original "dogs", unpaid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
CADDY USES wHEELBARRow

Butte. Mont. tUP) - seven-year. old Donald Leonard Strike hi' streamlined the caddy industdy of the Municipal golf course here Hs uses a small wheelbarrow for the golf bags and often caddles fol three golfers at q time-collectins from each one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
FULTON BAND IN
 BRISTOL SUNDAY

The Fulton American Band will present a diversified musical pro- gram at Lake Compounce tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 i. March Rainbow Division ....
 Nirella 2. Overture Barber Of Sevill ,".
 - ... PoSsin 2. Chocolate Soldier '.... strauss {. Ballet from Copilia -. Roblson .. Selection Babes in Toyland.
 ....ss.ssft, stFf.ffff AfNb'ih V 6. Pelgrin Chorus from Thann-
 hauiser
 7. Hnmoresque Pic0lo Pic s,laoler Concert Waltz SprniR strauss IB. March-Coast Artillery .. Short Q. Fantasia opera Mirror Cohan Star spaneled Banner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
g Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported Here During June
Supt. Roach Protests
 Drastic Economies
Efficiency of Department Would Be Impaired By Re-
 duction in Personnel Cites Recent Achievement

Advances made by the Police Department in recent years cited by Police Superintendent William J. Roach in letter to the economy committee of the Board Of Finance He declares that no reduction in personnel is possible at this time efficient is to be continued and says that the demands for additional protection in various sections of the city cannot be met unless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
direction of Mrs. Arthur Twelv,

olreCtl0n 0I MfS. hftnuf TWelVeS.
 Mrs Martin McDonough of Thom- aston avenue was q recent guest of friends in Winchester.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Montana bault of Terrace avenue have rec turned from weeks trip to Can- ada.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Montana bault and family spent Fourth of July weekend in Burlington, Vt Mr. and Mrs. George Peircy of Thomaston avenue have returned from Conimicut, Rhode Island, where they were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Devine.
 Church services to be conducted tomorrow at the various churches will be as follows
 St. Mchael's church--Masses will be held at a. m., 0:15 o'clock, and II a. m Rev. Francis 0, Higgins officiating.
 St. Pauls Episcopal church-Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector. Holy communion service will be conduct cd at 8 a. m. and morning prayer and sermon at 10 o'clock.
 Grace Methodist-Rev Warren P. Sheldon, pastor. Regular church ser vice will be held at 10:30 a. m, and the topic upon which MT. Sheldon will speak will be, "Rich Toward God 2" Sunday school will be omitted likewise, the evening meeting.
 Waterville Union-Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister. Sunday school will be held at 10 a. m. and in the evening at 7:30 p. m, regular church services will be conducted. when Miss Weeks will deliver the message.
 Gospel Hall-Morning service will take place at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon and eve ming gospel meeting at 7;30 p. m.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Froelich and daughter of Wheeler street have re- turned from New Jersey, where they visited relatives of MT. Froelich.
 MT and Mrs. Leroy Bair of Bea- con Fails have gone to Williamsjort, Penn, where they will remain for several weeks. MT. Bair is a deacon of the Waterville Union church.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Akley of Beacon Falls. both of whom are teachers in the Waterville Union church Sunday school. are vacation ing in Williamsptrt. Penn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

More than four-iifths 0f the type writers in Portugal are from Amer tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

From Washington, D. C., comes the announcement that U. $. Sem ator Francis Y. Maloney will be candidate for rcnomination and reelection in 1940. Dispatches in- dicatc that the Gentleman From Connecticut" MT. Maloney. has no intentions of retiring to per- init q Gentleman in Connecticut, Former Labor Commissioner Jos- eph T. Tone, to take his place. Senator MaI0ney, former mayor of Mcriden and former Congress- man. is planning to fight for the privilege of retaining his sena- t0rial tOga.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
PRINCE GEORGE
 BANQUET GIVEN FOR JUNEAUITE
Prominent Pioneer H. R. Shepard Gets Silver
 Insurance Plaque

H. R. Shepard, one of Juneau, most well-known pioneers and bus mess men, was guest of honor at captains banquet last night on board the Canadian National steam CT Prince George.
 Highlight of the banquet was the presentation to Shepard by Clinton Lasher IT., Pacific Coast manager of the Home Insurance Company, largest American fire insurance con- cern, of a silver "25 years continu- ous service plaque"
 There are very few in existence, Lasher said.
 In honor of Shepard, Capt J. w Watt of the Prince George, was host at the banquet table. Royal Shepard, son of H. R. Shepard, and George Simpkins were at the ban que5 table with MT. and Mrs. Lash CT and a few close tourist friends and ships officers. The Lashers are round- tripping on the Prince George and expect [ ovisit Juneau on the way south Their home is in Oakland Califor- mia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
A WORD TO THE WISE

Too few parents regard it as 8 lfe-or-death mat ter whether their children are allowed to play with fireworks before and the Fourth of July. But the morning of the fifth of July would find more alive whole children if notso few did.
 Of course. the sale of fireworks is banned in Juneau The City last year adopted an ordinance forbiddng the sale of dangerous fireworks, and there was an immediate pronounced improvement in the record of Independence Day casualties, to say nothing of the relief to which the wear and tear in former years had been terrific.
 At best however. city ordinance can only make it difficult the children to obtain fireworks. There places beyond the citys jurisdiction where they available and of course, firecrackers "bootlegged" each year. But in any event, the responsibility for keeping dangerous fireworks out of the hands of children shared by parents and police
 The momentary satisfaction thrill that comes from exploding fireworks is worth what it may cost Parents Should,bear that in mind when tempted to indulge their children to few firecrackers Or last July A. according to the records of the American Medical Association at least 25 deaths and nearly 5000 serious injuries of all kinds resulted from fireworks accidents The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness reported 300 eye injuries 43 of which resulted in blindness of one both eyes.
 Here in Alaska one redeemng feature cf the Fourth of July fireworks situation is that person has to wait until midnight this time of year before it is dark enough for pyrotechnical displays to be visible In former years such displays have been ducted under authorized sponsorship and by experts part of the regular Fourth of July program Wheth- CT or not such fireworks show will be part of the Legion plan here this year good advice to citizens generally is don't gamble with the grisy possibilities of staging your own.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
Bring It Out in the Open
(Philadelphia Recordl

Philadelphia Record)
 William Green and John L. Lewis should be let il a widely known secret:
 The public is not interested in John L. Lewis ion of John L. Lewis.
 Their mutually aired appraisals of each other accompany the latest announcements that peace talks between the AFL and the CIO have been broken off MT Lewis refers to "reactonary" leaders MT Greer refers to dictatorship" in the CIO.
 That sort of childish name-calling does not direct attention from the fact that peace negotiations have broken down.
 What the rank and file of organized labor and the rest of the public wants to know is Why did these negotiations come to nothing?
 The conferences were held behind closed doors after President Roosevelt had virtually forced the rival organizations to consider unity. There have been some well-informed guesses to what went on behind those doors but no actual information.
 On what points, if any, did the two committees agree? On what did they disagree, and what given by each side for the position taken?
 Did these conferences make any progress at al; If it discovered that complete unity impos- sble at present, why was effort made at least to restrict the of conflict?
 Labor disunity has existed in other countries with out general strife and total warfare between o more groups.
 Why can't the CIO and the AFL at least defin' the spheres in which there is legitimate conflict between them?
 For instance is the CIO going to be foolish enough to attempt to rival the AFL in the building trades? We think not Then why not say so? Is the AFL going to continue it's efforts to rival Lewis United Mine Workers efforts which proved futile in the coal strike? We think not Then why not say so?
 To emerge after months of conference with noth- ing but few stale epithes to fling at each other is considerably less than these labor leaders to their own members and to the public.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
20 YEARS A s. .G2 .ss,
JUNE 30. 1919.

JUNE 30, 1919.
 Applications for places on the Alaska rifle team which was to con- pete with teams from every state in the union at the National Match in August at Caldwell, New Jersey were being received from Fairbanks and Anchorage at the Governors office.
 To climb the rugged slope of Mt. Juneau and make the descent ill less than two hours was the stren- uous stunt promised for himself by Bert Sparrows on the Fourth of July as part of the holiday program.
 Gov. Thomas Riggs and Mrs. Riggs were to leave on the Osprey for Wrangell where they were to at Itend the Fourth of July celebration. Gov Riggs was to be speaker of the day on the Wrangell program. | Joseph A. Acklen, who was em- ployed by the Forest Service in Sit ka, arrived in Juneau and visited while his ship was in port, then continued to his home.
 Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mrs. c. K. White, and little Barbara Jean White were to arrive in Juneau from Latouche on the return trip of the Alaska to visit with Mrs. I. Sowerby Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. White were formerly Miss Nina and Alma Sowerby.
 The Harmony Music Club, com posed of the piano pupils of Mrs. Sigurd Wallstedt, gave an inter- esting program at Mrs. Wallstedt's home. Those who took part include :: Gray Walker, Elsie Baggen, Mar garet Estes, Esther Madsen, Mrs. Madsen, Wilma and Gertrude Wall stedt, Iris Gray, Mary Alyce Graves, Alice Barnett, Evelyn and Florence Bracken, Dorothy Olson, Rose Bart lett, Marjory Clark and Clara An derson.
 News was received in Juneau from Bellingham of the birth of a ' pound baby girl to MT. and Mrs. Clarence Geddes.
 Weather-Highest, 55; lowest, 51; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
WILL WANTED TO GO

The desire to be first in any enterprise is strong in human nature It accounts for the long list of prospective passengers who want to fly the Atlantic the pioneer Pan American Clipper snip They have all asked for reservations the first flight and some have sent checks to any s1 800
 Until his death in Alaska Will Rogers headed the list He was the first to apply for seat either on Pacific Atlantic flight. That was back in 193 when plans had not progressed beyond the paper stage. He backed up his request with offer of a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
BISHOP ROWE
 HERE SUNDAY
Will Preach, Administer
 Confirmation at Holy
 E. Trinity Cathedral

| The Rt. Rev. F T. Rowe, pioneer
 Bishop of Alaska, will preach and
 administer Confirmation in Holy Trinity Cathedral Sunday at the II reiclock service. All members of 1.-the choir are resquested to be pres
 ent for that sevrcie
 i The Bishop is making his an-
 nual visit to the different stations in the Territory, and will spend a
 few days in Juneau before sailing l for the westward.
 A public reception for the Bishop
 and his Chaplain, the Rev. w. M.
 Partridge, is being planned by the members of the Church, to be held
 next Monday evening at the resi- ldence of Dean and Mrs. c. E. Rice
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
eHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
SATURDAY. JULY 1. 1889

| SATURDAY, JObI l, lSoS
 Toward the end of this day ad verse aspects are strong, according to astrology. The morning is favor able to completion of work already well advanced.
 Although the stars encourage con- struction work there may be bae judgment in applying energy. Flu tile effort due to illogical thinking may be evident in many channels oi industry.
 This is not fortunate sway fol men in authority. Much criticism of government officials may pre- vail. It is a most unlucky rule under which to seek support or as sistance.
 The configuration encourages re- taxation and change of scene. Fer spective should be sought by harassed business men and weary women.
 Saturn in the seventh house at the time of the New June Moon is promising for international agree ments. Important pacts helpful to the United States are indicated at this time.
 Much money will be spent this month, when there will be increas- ed volume of travel east and west European tours will attract many young people.
 Financial policies in the United States will be criticised, but there will be increased circulation of mon- ey and wide buying of motor cars and houses. t
 Speech should be guarded care- fully as the summer advances. Eavesdroppers and spies will be nu- merous in America. There may be sensational suits for slander
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of moderate good fortune though there may be strong temptation to extravaganza.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be temperamentaal and strongly individual Subjects of this sign of Cancer may be roman tic, imaginati tive and fond of excite ment. Many are exceedingly tal- ented
 (CODVright 193o)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
Three Disasters
(NeW York Times)

(New York Times)
 The loss of three of the latest-type submarines by the three great democracies all within period of less than a month will probably remain one of the mysteries of the laws of chance Operating long intervals of time, chance often supplies such spectacular concidences. Nevertheless the conjunc tion of disasters involving the Squalus at Portsmouth the Thetis, off Liverpool and the Phenx, in far-off Cam Ranh Bay will not quiet talk of calculated sabotage
 Sabotage a submarine is difficult thing The chances of visitor in port damaging disconnecting vital operating gear remote The likelihood of a member of the crew-all picked sending him. self to such death is incredible. There the possibility of buildngn concealed structural defects during construction Naval say it cannot be done They may be too dogmatic about that. There have been evidences of sabotage in British naval yards and in French naval plants, and we are un- certain about of the strange accidents that have happened here.
 Yet if sabotage contributed to these submarine disasters it would be likely for all to in single navy It is not true that the democracies the only victims. The Japanese have been unfortn- ate with their submarines of which sank only last February in the Bungo channel with loss of eighty-one lives. Not long ago German submarine sank in the Baltic, but we heard little about it. If Italy suffered any losses among the pirate" submar- inc skulking about during the Spanish war would hsar of nothing more than oil patches the surface which were duly reported.
 The indisputable fact remains that the submarine IS dangerous weapondangerous alike to its quarry and to those who operate it. slight accident easily rectified surface ship may prove fatal to under water craft. An operating failure in CO., ordination may bring almost instant tragedy. Where all is compacted machinery and particularly com- plicated machinery the chances of mechanical failure are multiplied well the accompanying dangers Every major navy and not those of the democracies alone is exposed to such hazards Increased vigilance ashore and at sea may lessen them. But the sub marine will never be a safe ship
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
Miss Mae Russell ! |sCompIimented

Mrs Mae Russell of Tacoma was complimented yesterday after noon at the home of Mrs. Grover c. Vim when she entertained in- formally group of twelve guests
 During the afternoon Miss Rus sell, a world traveller, told of her visit to China and Japan, touching on points of interest in the Far East.
 Miss Russell, guest at the Bar anof Hotel, may continue Westward within the next few days before returning to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. [. Go, ~-.

Words often misused: Do not say, Where shall we sit the chair?" Say, Where shall we set Cor place) the chairs?"
 Often mispronounced Coupe Pronounce koo-pa, % as in cool, a as in pay, accent last syllable.
 Often misspelled: Tonnage; two ms.
 Synonyms: Unwise, imprudent, injudicious, impolite, ill-advised, foolish.
 Word Study: "Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: REPETITION; the state of complete or excessive fullness. "The avarice of the miser is enlarged by repletion and strengthened by age" -Colton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
M D D E k Y ETIQUETTE I E
 By Roberto Lss

o. For what purposes should one use the dinner napkin?
 A. The napkin should be used to wipe the mouth before drinking from the water glass, that the glass may not be smeared, and also to wipe the fingers, especially after using the finger bowl.
 Q. Should guest say good-by to her hostess when leaving tea?
 A. Yes, unless her hostess is ac- lively engaged in conversation with other guests.
 Q. Should bride have brides maids when she is to be married in a travelling dress?
 A. No, though she often has a maid of honor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
HALIBUT LOADS NOW GOING TO
 BETTER pRICEl

Halibut prices cons-1ue their up- ward creep towards the seven cents level, new seasons high being reached today.
 Four small loads were bought by Alaska Coast Fisheries today with the Marie, 5000 pounds, getting high price of 695 and 49O. Three other loads, the Fidalgo. 2,000, Spider, 2,200 and 3lA27, 1,500, sold at 6.90 and 490.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30

San Francisco is understood to be bidding for both national political conventions next year. Maybe they figure to stage them both together and sell ring side seats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
eHapt.
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratuta- lions and best t'ishes today, their birthday annioersary, to the fol- Iot0ing:
 JUNE 30 Mary Jean McNaughton
 Patricia Brewer
 Marvin A. Rhodes
 George Smith
 Walter P. Scott, Jr.
 Hector Mclean Gertrude Cunningham Mrs. Lorraine Johnson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30
LOOK and LEARN
 By A C. Gordon

l. What is the general title of the series of novels written by James Fenimore Cooper?
 2. What are the oldest living things in the world? 3. What is the largest natural division of land called? A. Is tin an element in itself or is it an alloy?
 B. What is the longest canal in the U. s.
 ANSWERS l. Leatherstocking Tales. 9 Trees.
 g. Continent.
 f. An element.
 5. Erie Canal, from Lake Erie at Buffalo to Hudson River at Albany. 363 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-30

Biboa (Spain) football team composed of insane patients defeated mentally normal eleven. Not a 2 backfelder ran the wrong way.