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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

built with $lls,653 of federal money and $437,09l furnished by the spon- sors; a second unit, costing about an equal sum, is now under construc- ton. The first units provided jobs for 265 men.
 MORE
 SAMPLES
 Mogadore Dam, six miles east of Akron, O., built to provide water supplies for Akron industrialists, and to provide also a lake for re- creational purposes. The lake creat- ed is of ll,500 acres, the cost $870,- 503 of federal money and $l9,000 put up by the city of Akron. It gave jobs to 475 men.
 Addition to the law library and auditorium at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky, Because the existing building was of unusual design and construction, the uni- versity hesitated to try WPA labor on the addition; the result was so satisfactory, however, that the alumni are now trying to raise funds to have other buildings on the campus similarly expanded. WPA spent $59,ll9 on this project; the university, $i19,934.
 Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Incl NEXT: B00ndoggling.
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. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
How Franklin Put Postal Service on Its Feet

VERSATILE Benjamin Franklin
 served as postmaster general under the British crown for the American colonies from l753 to l774. The British dismissed him finally because of his sympathies for the revolution. But Franklin soon got his job back.
 Immediately after Lexington and Concord he was named head of the American postal system at a salary of 5000 a year. He lost no time in laying a basis for one of the most efficient postal de- partments in the world.
 He visited nearly every post of flee in the country, he increased the frequency of service, he mapped new routes, laid lasting postal policy, much of which is followed even to this day in Washington His work seems all the more efficient in the light of the handicaps he faced.
 The American postal system was small at that, comparatively speaking. In 1776 there were only 28 post offices in the colonies, IA of which were in Massachusetts. By l789 there were IS post offices and the mails were carried on 1875 miles of road. It was not until 1929. however. that the post master general became a member of the Presidents cabinet.
 Franklin, founder of the Amer lcan postal system, is shown here ,n a stamp of the issue of 1890, enlarged. It is blue, a profile bust after Ceracchi.
 (copyright. 1889. NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
REV. R. J. BOWLING
 SPEAKS AT ELTON
Holy Cross Professor to
 Be Irish-Americans Guest March l2

Rev. Richard J. Bowling, s. J, professor of theology at Holy Cross college, Worcester, Mass, will be the principal speaker at waterbury's first celebration in honor of St. Patrick this year-a reception and banquet under the auspices of the Irish American club at The Elton, Sum- day, March 12. Governor Raymond E. Baldwin and former Governor Wilbur L. Cross have been invited.
 Arthur J. Lunny is chairman of the arrangements committee, assist ed by the following committee chair men: Vincent A. Scully and Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, reception; {; Edward J. Loughra,n and Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, tickets and James A. Phalan, banquet. Other committees are being organized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
News flashes.

News flashes . |. !. John Sirica, former local theater manager and now general manager of circuit or theaters in Thompsonvile is being groomed by the townsfok to for mayor in their next general election
 Wandering thought-why doesn't some local military oreanizaton Offer local high school student prizes on essay contests plugging Amercanism I'm sure it would win the approval of the town and also impress the future generations of citizens the glory of freedom in our beautiful land. It's very seldom the Tower becker likes to suggest something out of his department However I'm sure Jimmy Parker, our radio scriooler is missing good bet in not putting Jane Cipriano on the airwaves to thrill those that are unable to hear her being closely watched by the manager of the Metropo- tan Opera house and my informers tell me that 1t won't be long now that his John Hancock will be affixed to contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20


 Special motor patrol assignments have been made so that the main thoroughfares of the city will be constantly under patrol. Speed limit signs are being erected in many parts of the city.
 Motor Patrolmen Joseph McCar- thy arrested three drivers on speed- ing charges; Andrew Weisz, l6, of 186 Clifton aveue; John s. Sidor, 26, of Franklin street: and Jo- seph Lolitas, 30, of 53 Spring street.
 Motor Patrolman John Driscoll arrested Theodore Thompson, 26, of East Main street, Plymouth, on a speeding charge.
 Motor Patrilmen John Deeley and Joseph Dunphy arrested Frederick w. Schneider, 24, of 60 East Main street, on a speeding charge.
 Also arrested in the police drive Jesse Stareck, 34 of 25l Grove street, charged with violating the rules of the road; Kenneth Farow, l9, of 90 Highland avenue, charged with vio- lating the rulose of the road; and Linn Conger, 48, of Springfield, Mass;. charged with violation of the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE c0NSTIPATED
 umLESS-

You correct faulty living habits-un- less liver bile flows freely eeerv day into your intestines to help digest fatty foods and guard against constipation.
 SO USE COMMON SENSE Drink more water, eat more fruit and vege- tables. And if assistance is needed, take Dr, Edwards Olive Tablets. They not only assure oentle yet thorough bowel movements but ALSO stimulate liver bile to help digest fatty foods.
 Olive Tablets, being purely vegetable, are harmless. Used successfully for over 20 years by Dr, F. M. Edwards in treating patients fo. constipation and sluggish liver bile, today Olive Tablets arc justly FIRST choice of thousands of grateful users. Test their goodness T0NIGHTi 15s, 30f, 60E All druggists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
THREAT OF WARS.
 WORLD EPIDEMIC
Lieut.. Crispell Breaches First Sermon at Sal.
 vati0n Army

"The Worlds Worst Epidemic: We Must Stop It!" was the title of the sermon preached last night by Lieut.. Charles Crispell. new assistant of the local corps of the Salvation Army. The subject dealt with the perils con- fronting millions of individuals and scores of nations through the threat of wars caused by breaking of "the laws of God"
 Frank Duren and Winifred Spohrer talked on harmful habits and Charles Rietdyke accepted two youngsters as members of the junior corps. Adju- tant Hugo Wiberg welcomed a mem- Der to the senior corps and certifi- cates were issued to three.
 Lieut.. Crispell, Frank Duren and Sydney Mcintyre had charge of a young peoples meeting at Zion church on Hawkins street earlier in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

To some men are given 8 few talents to others rnany Nick Greece was to whom these talents were multiplied for he was industrial, civic and fraternal leader whose death yesterday was great loss to The Democrat his church, his city, his family and his friends The Democrat staf of which he was leading member for many years always felt his guidance and inspirationas assistant foreman of the fob printing department and more so as friend Tn need It's hard to believe that Nick has left us to join Gods Legion of Angels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX
 OFFICERS REELECTED

At a meeting Friday evening of the St. Mary's Russian Greek Or- thodox Church Choir, Frank Stan- escki was elected president. and Anna Merena and Mary Sopensky were reelected treasurer and sec retary, respectively.
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NEXT: Boondoggling.
Y. M. Fl. A.

About 40 couples attended the sec- ond annual formal dinner dance of the Waterbury Y. M. H. A. last night at Waverly Inn. Samuel Shapiro was chairman of the arrangements committee assisted by George Le- vine, Abe Garber, Al Grossman, Ro- bert Madnick and Nathan Kabot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Howard Tracy, whose brother Ned holds the honor of being past president, will be guest of the Kiwanis club Wednesday noon as they break bread at their weekly luncheon meeting at the Hotel Elton He has spent great many months in the Western States dur ing the last 10 12 years and is expected to tell the who inhabit that part of the country Personally,
 til few years ago. thought the Indians all lived on the Eastern Coast until driven westward by the whites
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
THERE SHE BLOWS!
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

The sun may be high in the heavens, But no matter how high 1t goes, Don't let 1t fool you, so beware Of those devastating February snoWs' Winter can't amount to much now, In January they were saying that The backbone of winter Is broken,
 But don't talk through your hatl The worst of winter often comes In the shortest month of the year; That funny little changeable month When weather conditions are queer. Keep the overshoes in handy place,
 Save your new shoes of lizard, You might wake up some morn To an od-fashioned blizzard The sun may be riding high Listen the wind thar she blows! Easy does 1t for another month, Beware of February snowsl
 Elm Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Five Operators Held
 For Speedy Driving
Police Launch New Crusade to Make Local Streets < Safe for Pedestrians Others Arrested

Nine drivers were arrested last night police pressed
 determined campaign of motor vehicle law With the campaign directed primarily against speeomg five drivers were arrested on that charge Police Supern tendent William J. Roach announced that the S0mile an hour speed limit in the city will be strictly enforced Driv- ers he said have greatly exceeding that speed par ticillarv on South Main and East Main streets.
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Teachers Meet

School legislation will be one of the subjects discussed at e meet ing of the Waterbury Teachers Associat ton at { o'clock this after noon in Room o of Crosby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Editor. Tall Tower Topics

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. The Catholic Youth Organization of St. Lucys church will hold Mardi Gras dance tomorrow evening at the North End Y. M. C. A. There will be prizes and entertainment Music will be furnished by Connies Melody Band, popular all-grl orchestra Enclosed two tickets and hope see you there in full regalia Mary Toilette.
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Todsys Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS

QUESTIONS ON COMIC PAGE
 The monkey made l9 arm move- ments between the top and bottom of the pole, and if he had not slipped back each time would have travelled l9 feet,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

You can take it with you but you can't see it. unless you back up to a mirror. Yet 1t is very pretty thing, claims Novelty Artist Clifford Marline who yesterday applied for 1889 California Worlds Fair concesisoi, to paint ladies backs" Marline San Francisco Bay bridges and of Treasure Islands Elephant Towers the bare backs of lady Fairgoers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
FASHIONS ARE FUN

Funny little shoes like Dutch ones made of wood Once you wouldn't wear them even If you could Shoes of many colors piece missing at the toe Heels built up solid-whoopee there you got
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Dr. Harold Parkinson guest at the Catholic Women's Council formal dance at the swanky Shuttle Meadow Country club in New Britain Saturday even- ing Carrie Flamghetti Your note at hand. It was pleasure to take care of your request Thomas should be addressed to the American Automobile As sociaton whose local office is located Field street. Danny Gugliott the Yale Freshmen basket ball team drub Cheshire Academy in Cheshire Satur- day night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Bury. England. grammar school has offered to adopt at least one Jewish boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Sonny Obenier had lot of trouble blowing out g candles his birthday cake Saturday. He puffed and he pufed and he pued again before the last one went the way of the others Tommy Larese 12-year old Walnut street yOungser believes in the adage that it's better to give than to receive Saturady he gave the Tower heavy bag of tinfol Tonight he receives my sincerest thanks Mrs. Ethel Metz has secured
 films explaining the Boy Scout movement which will be presented at the Plats Mills Community club meeting tonight at o'clock in the Bristol company restaurant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Egypt recently shipped 68,000 box es of tangerines to Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
AnsuUevs To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. 1. Solid, liquid and gaseous. 2. The Neva. 8. Colorado. {. Arc de Triomphe, in Pa- ris.
 s. Crininology. 6. William Henry Harrison. .. New York. 6. Mu-xe'-um; not mu'-se- um.
 g. Chiremancy. 10. Agra.
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Dramatic and otherwise

Dramatic and otherwise Serge Koussevitzky, conductor of the Boston Symphony orchestra, who is great Walt Disney an suggests that the cartoonst use Prokafefs Peter and the Wolf" to Snow White" Prokofeff is modern Russian composer wh. has written compositions sarca and grotesque for the ballet His writing is saucy and unique and one can imagine Walt Disney's animated figures romping about to it. It's nip and tuck to wno will get the screen rights of the successful stage play The American thentic or no that RKO have secured the rights and that the two stars that doing the stage will be feaured in the picture. .Maureen Sullivan has sis ter Sheia who is getting in some spare work with the Dublin Abbey players before she launches on screen career. Peggy Wood now spends more time in Eng land than at home. She has been here for brief vaca
 ton following appearance in London in Noel Cowards
 Operette She sailed for England again the other day for another scheduled London musical
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-15
Abes and Tigers
In Relay Meet

Eighteen Lincoln high school
and 20 Stadium trackmen will
journey to Centralia tomorrow
where they will compete in the
annual Centralia relay carnival.
The Abes. who won the mile
relay at the University of
Washington meet a week ago.
win he the favorites to win
the governors mile, feature
race of the tourney.
Coach Bill Hardie at Lincoln
plans TO enter all of the runners
in at least one event, most of
them to participate in two races.
The Tigers, coached by Ralph
Christie, are strongest in the
shuttle hurdle relay. which they
are expected to win without too
much trouble
Those taking the trip for Lincoln
are Johnny Hunt, Bob Maycomber,
Howard Usage. Henry Howard,
Louie Marchesini, Jim Sweeney,
Logan Blades, Walt Novotney,
Stan Novotney. Jim Aylesworth.
Willie Muse, Mel Sanders. Walt
Arnstad. Gerald Seeley. AL Her.
stad. Ralph Berndt. Sachio Iketa,
and Harold Christensen.
Stadium entries in the various
events are.
440 relay. class A Stan Boyle. Bud
Phelps, Bob Lambert. Russ Soper.
Two-mile relay, class A: Jim Mel
son. Al Midal Bob Brady. Chester
Dyer
440 relay II. class A: Stan Morton.
Jack Younger. Philip Myers, Ed
Anderson.
$50 relay: Stan Boyle Bob Lambert
Harold Lcwtas. Russ Soper
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Brookdale Club
Goes To Seattle

The following members of the
Brookdale Mems club are requested
to meet at 26th and A at 1880 a. m.
Sunday. to go together to Earring
ton course. Seattle. for the return
match. All members not having
transportation should call the club
house or be at 26th and A before
7:45.
Lyle Washhurn. Leo Ristvet, Art
Swindland. c. A. Payne, Lyle
Merrill, Earl Phillips. George Will
Jams. Bill kister. George Holm.
Art James. Don Arthur, Fred
Mackie. PAU Graft. John Flynn,
Clarence Taylor, Warren Kofoed
tpro). A. +. Royal. Harry Johnson,
Tom Wallace. Jim Marchinko,
Charles Booth, Don 1senberg, F.
Chaplin. Forrest Weingard. Carl
Lawson. Fred Himmelsbach.
Heinie Hademan. Frank Ruffo,
Paul Gumsrud. George Marshall.
U. NJ. Grimm. Harold Howard. ALI
Larsen. Bert Morris. Gene Robin
son. Harry DAILY. Frank Jordan,
Harry Satterlee. Ed Bedford. Clyde
Black. A. Schmitz. Everett Ben
nett. Walt Williams. Jack Bremen,
Jim Mondeau.
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oiinE = rein
Then this Florida ruling
the which originally otlawed the offending
had = change of heart and rcinststed the young
New York followed F1orida banning
this the New chieftains followed Florida
stating Meade on Gotham
e crude rotten and cordd
Fighters
they standing
In instances official action
fighters who phonies
the The politicians
they with that krd of stuff baseball
whistle which
and confidence than youn find in other
SEE where the city pappies contemplating passing
ordinance that will compel the little and mine
10 ride their bicycles In the streets and 10 tax the little
tikes' bikes two bits 4 throw -.
the that tremendous
would bring but the idea Of chasing the little the
driven by reckless selfish adults
brings adult I'd rather take
off the sidewalk with than
the auo-nestcd
youthful life.
. parking young
In safety. eightycaroh has bike hut
city want Ia take from him. they by
trying drive him into the dangers Of the streets
We've preaching safety all adults to
life the Forcing the
with bikes certainly add
I'm talking strictly about the little
not those In their teens and beyond
Mine aays and youn buyin'
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laDitzi Meets
Lee henniing

"Rowdy Rudy LaDitzi, wres-
things only mirth-provoking vii
lain. was signed today to meet Lee
Henning, husky newcomer from
Omaha. in the five-round semi
final on Mondays mat card at
Greenwich coliseum.
LaDitzi. the butcher boy" from
Poughkeepsie. N. Y, holds all the
rules of wrestling etiquette in the
utmost contempt, as evidenced by
his conduct. but seems to be able
to get more laughs than the out
and-out comedians.
His stentorian roars of an
guish. pain and complaint. to
which he gives vent at fire.
queDt intervals, never fail to
produce loud bura.s of laugh
ter from the audience.
One fall will decide the issue
in the LaDitzi-Henning tussle.
Bronko Nagurski. former world
heavyweight champion and before
that a gridiron great at the Uni
versity of Minnesota and in the
National Professional league. ap-
pears in the main event on Mon
days card. meeting Bobby Rob-
erts, chunky New York grappler.
They tangle over the eight
round distance, best two falls
out Of three.
A pair of three-round prelimi-
naries will round out Promoter
Jack Corners card.
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Alumni Squad
Looks Strong

The Tacoma Prep Alumni base
ball club that will oppose the Ia
coma Tigers. WI league, Sunday
afternoon at Athletic park. has
been chosen by Manager Johnny
Heinrich.
Funds from the contest will go
to the baseball funds of Bellar-
mine. Stadium and Lincoln high
schools. a worthy cause.
Anyway, Joe Bower and Bill
Stocklin will be the Alumni start
ing catchcrs.
Erling Tollefson will be at
first
Jess Brooks at second.
Rudy Tollefson at short.
Frank Ruffo AT third.
The outfield will be Rick Lewis.
Bill Garrett. Verne Champagne
and Bob Bedford.
Pitchers will be Mel Gillespie.
Lou Staples. Roy Dutton, Bob
McDougal and Bill Komp.
The lineup represents sound
strength. The hitting power is
especially good.
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~ UNITED PRESS

Los Angeles added another
game the llth--to its winning
streak today after bcsting Port
land. 1875.
The league leaders pounded
three Beaver pitchers for n hits
including homers by Rip Collins
and Jack Rothrock as Southpaw
Ray Prim held the Beavers in
check after shaky first inning.
The Beavers scored three runs
IN the opening canto, another in
the third and their final marker on
Frankie Hawkins home run clout
In the fifth. Thomas, Douglas
and Miller all tried to stave off
Tie Los Angeles hit parade.
Sacramento kept on the come
hack trail by again. beating Holly
wood. Homers by Garibaldi and
veselich and four Hollywood err
rors helped the Sacs run up a
los score.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-15
Lutheran Tennis
Team Wins Again

The Pacific Lutheran tennis
team defeated Grays Harbor yes
terday on the Aberdeen courts.
This was the second win in two
starts for the Lutherans.
Singles: Bemiss GID defeated
Willis tPLC). Cd, ST; Kettler
(PLC) defeaed Hagen GID, rs.
Cd; Galbraith tPLC) defeated
Fisher tGH. 81. 90; Spellmsn
tGH) defeated Jensen (PLC), 6-3,
90; Hepp tPLC) defeated Gill
tGH). 90. 90. Doubles: Bemiss
and Hagen lGHD defeated Willis
and kettler tPLC). go, 20. 90;
Hepp and Galbraith fPLC) defeat
ed Fisher and Crawford tGH). 6-3.
60
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TOday's Sport
Parade
BY HENRY M'LEMORE


WASHINGTON ! wound up
the baseball training camp sea-
son today with a call at 1900
Pennsylvania avenue, where
President Franklin d. Roose-
welt is getting in shape to open
the major league season next
Monday.
He has been selected by the
Washingtons and the Yankees
as their starting pitcher and will
throw out the first ball.
The president should be i'm
great condition. because his
training camp is far and away
the incest l visited. Known As
the white House" IL is much
better than anything the Yanks,
Giants, Tigers or Athletics have.
1t is a notch or two larger
than the Yankee stadium, and
it's the only ballyard l ever
saw equipped with footmen,
chauffeurs, gardeners and
fleet of slick motor cars.
Even Babe Ruth. when he was
hitting go homers year. never
had such a setting. even though
he got $1,000 a year more.
The president has a mighty
fine playing field to practice on.
The infield was a little cut up
today-some kids got in there
around Easter and rolled eggs
all over the lawn-but there
We're plenty of secret service
men about to handle any bad
bounces.
I've been through here before
about the time the major leagues
jump the gun with a day-early
season opener in the capital.
and thei is great difference
this year.
| hadn't been here more than
a few hours before l got the feel
ing that the president was in
earnest about the pitching out
of the first ball, and was i'm
serious training.
There is talk all over town
that by 1910 there will be red
hot competition for the job OF
throwing out the first ball.
There is a veteran slow-b
pitcher from the Texas league,
Jack Garner. who is being men,
TONED quite a bit. and the
Three-Eye league has candi-
date in fire-baller named
Harry Hopkins. The latter re-
Gently voluntarily farmed him.
self out TO gain more experience.
Chief talk. however. centers
around New York rookie. Tom
Dewey. To hear his hackers
talk. he has everything Dewey
hasn't been in the ma jors yet,
but has been striking out some
heavy sluggers in his district.
Copyright 1889, by United Press
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ANGELS on The WING!

Each team got II hits. but
Seats scattered his 40 well
that Hollywood was blanked
for the first seven innings.
Brandt and Smith did mound
duty for the Stars.
Seattle took a 40 win over Oak
land by nicking Cantwell for 10
hits while the Oaks were getting
eight off Barrett. The Rainiers
scored one run in each of the
first. second, third and eighth in
nings.
San Diego came from behind TO
defeat San Francisco. 81. in a
loose game. Trailing Az at their
half of the sixth. the Padres tied
up the score and then went ahead
with three runs in the seventh and
two In eighth to sew up the game.
The winners collected - hits
off Stutz and johnson. The Seals
got IL off Humphreys and Hare.
Each team had four errors.
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Meeting Today

The Lincoln baseball nine will
open its City prep league series
today when they face Bellarmine
at $50 on the Abe diamond.
Bellarmine dropped its first city
TIT to Stadium last Tuesday. 1874.
while the Lynx have been defeated
bv Shelton twice and ODea of
Seattle onse in practice games.
Probable starting lineup for the
Bellarmine team will be O'Connell,
ID; Strobel, 2b: Robinson, IS;
Grieve. 3d. Farrell, If; Racquer,
Of; Bradovich. IF: Hammerschmidt
C; and Carter, p.
Likely starters for the Schwarz-
men will be Hegele. 1b; Godfrey,
%; Pagni, IS; Thomson. 3b; Vim
cent, II; Usich. CT; Grassi, IF;
Sturgeon, C. and Lilly. p.