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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
OBITUARY

HALL Mrs, Lillian M. Hall, widow of William 0. Hall, former milliner, died Friday at Miami, Fla, after Q long illness, Mrs. Hall was born in England, tho daughter of John and Maria (Gauge) Withey.
 Mrs, Hall conducted a millinery S6 years until she retired several years ago,
 She Is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Harry Kamack, of Atlanta, Ca, Sister Sophie, of the Order of St, Joseph, West Hartford, Mrs, Alfred Schwartz, Passaic, N. d., Mrs. John Humphrey, Mrs. Hector Auray and Mrs, William Faeth, all of Waterbury, and brother, Frank Wlthey, of Oakville.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue tomorrow morning at 8:l6 o'clock to St, Michael's church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in new St, JoSeph's cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock this afternoon,
 NICOLL-Mrs. Margaret Word Nicoll, wife of William R. Nicoll of 25 sheldon street died at the Water- bury hospital this morning after Q brief illness, She was born in this city and had been Q life long resi- dent here, She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Don- nelly Ward.
 Mrs. Nieoll is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Barlow; two grandchildren, Mrs. Donald Sanford of Lansdown, Pa, and Mrs. Edward Kesson of this city and one niece and one nephew.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, on Thursday morning to Sts, Peter and Paul Church at q time to be announced later. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call ct the funeral home any time after 2 o'clock this evening. /
 SALINGER-Max Sallnger, 6l, died Sunday morning at his home, 342 Pine street, after a brief Illness. He was born in New York city and came to Waterbury a years ago. He was widely known in the city and conducted e millinery shop at 8i East Main street for many years.
 MT. Salinger is survived by his widow, Pauline Rosenberg Salin- ger, two sons, Myron and Arthur, of Waterbury. two brothers, Leo and Joseph Salinger Of New York city, two sisters, Mrs. Isaac dreenberg, of San Francisco and Mrs. Alfred Markwood of Yonkers, N. Y.
 The funeral took place this morn- Ing from the home at Q o'clock, Rabbi Morris L. zigmond officiating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
GOVERNOR REPORTS FIRE

Wooster, 0. tUP)--oov. John W. Bricker paid on early morning call to the l., Brenner residence near West Salem, but it was not in tho interest of state business. The gov- ernor, passing by the Brenner home. discovered the house oil fire and halted to warn the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
HARTFORD SCHOOL.
 GIVEN NICE GIFT
Archbishop John C. Mur. ray Donates $l,0O0 to
 St. Joseph's College

Most Reverend John Gregory Murray, Archbishop of St, Paul, has given c donation of si0o0 to st, Joseph's college, Hartford, it was announced today by college author. ties. The gift was made when Areh- bishop Murray was in Connecticut c month ago.
 A native of Waterbury, Arch. bishop Murray was educated in lo- cal schools and is . former employe of The Democrat. He attended the College of the Holy Gross, Wer. ceSter, Mass, and the American College in the University of Louvain, Belgium. He was ordained abroad.
 He was made auxiliary bishop of the Hartfgord diocese. and later pro- noted to the rank of Bishop of Port. land, Me. Then, in ie32, he was ad- vanced to the rank of archbishop
 Archbishop Murray has dispiayee C keen interest in st. Joseph's cole lege. He has visited there many times in recent years.
 .Al AL L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
SHEEP HERDINd MOTORIZED

Tulane, cal. (Up)-The automo- bile and trailer have replaced the horse, tent or modest cook house of former sheep herding days. Only tho sheep dog remains of the for. i,er manner of sheep herding on the ranges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

The funeral of John Stuhlman was held Saturday from the Bergm Funeral Home with e solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. Donald OLeary at the Church of the Inn maculate Conception. Rev. Paul Spodnik was deacon and Rev, Phil lip Hussey was sub-deacon. Father Hussey was In charge of the com initial services at the grave in Cal vary cemetery. Bearers were James Smith, Samuel Capadalo, Joseph Lasprogata and Thomas Guglielmo'
 The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Me- Verry was held Saturday from the home, 3s Walnut street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart where solemn high mass was celebrated by her nephew, Rev. Michael Me- Very, with Rev, John Dial, deacon, and Rev. Albert Callahan, sub-dea- son. Honorary bearers were Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, Miss Helen Quil- ter, Miss Margaret Bowling and Mrs. Catherine zibell, all members of the Women's Democratic Club; Mrs. Mary Cullen, Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Margaret Candy, Mrs, Minnie Altman. Mrs. Mary O'Rourke and Miss Bea Shea. all members of Santa Maria Circle, Daughters Of Isabella. Bearers were James Gan non, William Doyle, John Martin Timothy Costello. James Cullen and John Savage. Burial was in the family plot, new St. Joseph's cem- etery with committal services by Father McVerry and Father D'al.
 The funeral of Sanitella Neearo was held Saturday morning from the Colasanto Funeral Home. 934 Bank Street, to St. Patriek's church where q solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Bernard J. Foster, assisted by Rev. John Hutchinson, deacon, and Rev William Wirkus, sub. deacon. At the offertory, "Domine Jesu" was sung by Miss Marie Barnes.
 The bearers were stephen and Arthur Gianelli, Angelo and Henry George and Daniel and Joseph ortelli. Burial was in Calvary cem. etery with Father Wirkus reading the committal prayer.
 The funeral of Mrs. James Ma loney was held Saturday morning from the Mulville Funeral home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank our many roin. tlvea, frionda and neighbora for tho kIndnesa and sympathy shown us during our recent bereRvensent, tho death of our beloved daughter and sister, Mary r.. IIaggerty.
 (Slgned)
 ARCHIE HAuGHRTY and
 FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
Youth Wins Leniency
 On Employers Plea
SOuhngtOn Driver Captured After Spectacular Chase
 Arraigned on Three Complaints in Traffic Court

An employers plea won leniency from Judge John l.. Ganey in the case of Roderick Mlchaud 2S of Flanders Street. Southngton when he arragned in city court today on charges of speeding rackeSs driving and evadn responsibility Julius B Lewis Southington farmer told the court he knew nothing of the accident but said the youth had been steady worker, good and honest since he was employed by him last April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
- A-sAll- - SICKNESS?
 Don't Allow It
Don't allow

bVU utiOW that allnent Of Mothers Fathers or Children to hnger nd { h c 2 c b y cause unhap. plncsS Of the W ole fam. fly,
 Tl.lS was ll- frustrated yes. tcrday when Q woman pa- tent who was nlnnn han lnAl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

HOLMEs-Mrs. Fannie ]. Tomp- kins Holmes, widow of Fred- erick 8. Holmes, died at the home of her niece. Mrs. Alfred West, 10i Park road, yesterday. Mrs. Holmes was about 62 years old. She was born in Litchfield and Is survived by 6 half-sister, Mrs. oda Fuller of New Haven, also several nephews and nieces.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Cen- tral avenue, tomorrow afternoon ct 1 o'clock Rev. Ridgway Y. Shinn of- ficiating. The burial will be in the Litchheid cemetery. Friends may coll ct the funeral home this after noon from 8 to s and this evening from 2 to Q o'clock.
 KIPPEN--Mrs. Emma Lewis Kip- pen, %, died yesterday ct her home, 3o5 Cooke street after e brief ill- ness. She was 6 native of Williams burg, N. Y. having been born on Feb- ruary {, i84o, the daughter of George s. and Elizabeth Waterman Lewis, She spent the greater part of her life in this city coming here from Bridgeport. She was Q member of st. Paul's Methodist Church and was e member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Missionary Society of the church.
 She leaves one son, Robert W. Kippen of Waterbury. one brother, Isaac Lewis Of Long Hill. The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home on Central avenue from where the funeral will be held Wednesday at ii o'clock with Rev. Samuel John- son of st. Paul's church ofiiciating Burial will Do in Mountain Grove cemetery. Bridgeport, the sommittAl services being read ct l:3O. Friends may call ct the funeral home Tues day from to Q D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

The Dominican Republic plans further irrigation to prevent drouehts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26


 treatment and who K now again well and happy, made the tol- lowing remark!
 "Wish that had been rec c9m. mended Co this office . long time ago as ! surely have made life miserable for every one In our family, not t0 mention the sui. fering that have gone through as well as the large financial cost of doctorlng,'
 May you, also, who on this very day are blue md discouraged In having failed in your efforts to regain your former Health, investigate and learn how the records of this office show thou. sands of eases restored Co Health who at one time were just as discouraged as you are now. Or. C. A. Tramm| Chlr0practlc Specialist BUCKINGHAM BLDG. COR. BANK AND GRAND SITS. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
The burial was in Mt. Carmel cetn- etery, Glendale, l.. l.

etery, Glendale, L. l.
 REYHER-Frederick A. Reyher, 56, died at his home, 335 Meriden road last night. He was born in this city, Aug. 27 1883, the son of Fred erick A. and Wilhelmina Schaefer Reyher He had been employed as c toolmaker at the Waterbury Mfg. Co for many years.
 Mir. Reyher fig survived by hlS widow, Anna Reese Reyher; 6 son. Frederick A. Reyher, Jr.; c daughter, Mrs. Herbert Brown, of Bristol four grandchildren: e brother, Louis Reyher Of Oak. vile, and two sisters, Mrs. P. Jackson and Mrs. Joseph Furt- wenger, of Waterbury.
 He was 6 member of St. Johns Episcopal church.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning ct il o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. pr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns ofii- ciating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- morrow afternoon from 3 to 6 and tomorrow evening from ' to Q o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

Newcastle, South Africa, Is fght- ing mosquitoes which flourish all winter.
Evening star., 1939-11-19

On one occasion his word at Mt.
Etna on the coast of Sicily was less
hopeful People were ready to return
home after an eruption, when he
warned them to stay away. They
needed his advice. The peak went on
another rampage. Similarly, he warned
people at Ncsuvius to clear out. About
$50 people failed to take his advice
and persisted.
Professor Pcrrct rather bemoans the
fact that the United States has no
really active volcanoes. Mt. Hood in
Oregon, Rainier in Washington and
LasSen Peak in California emit occa-
sional wisps of vapor. but none can be
classified as dangerous. A volcano that
really worked would, he thinks. make
an inspiring addition to any national
park. Hoping to remedy this def
cheney in some degree, he is at present
attempting to raise money for vol
caniC museum in Washington.
Although he is identified with the
Carnegie Institution in Washington
as research associate, Professor
Perret's work has been largely free
lance in character, and return for his
labors has come mostly in the form of
honOrs.
Some friends notably Vincent
Astor. William l.. Mellon and the late
George F. Baker - provided funds to
build his charming museum at the foot
of Mt Pelee Thousands of visitors
flock there to see relics from the ruins
of Saint-Pierre. and to watch a model
volcano 60 through eruptions.
The Italian and French govern
ments have honored him with decora-
tions, but the most moving appraisal
of his work came from the people of
Martinique.
Two years ago on his SEVENTEEN
birthday the island celebrated Frank
A. Perret day. All business establish
ments closed. The volcanologist flew
around Pelee's crater in plane,
attended special mass and was
designated honorary citizen at
town-hall ceremony. There were BAN
quet. a chlldren's party - Perret,
bachelor, adores children and street
dancing at night Altogether it was
touching tribute. offered by a simple
people to a man whose vigilance
assures their safety.
Evening star., 1939-11-19

When the eruptlons are over. sympa-
thetIc governments rebuild dilapldated
towns The freshly fertilzed soil has
been known to produce double the ex-
pected crop yield These things ex-
plain why one Italian town has been
rebuilt eleven times.
Due to necessary proximity to the
scene of action. the volCanologlSt'
work is dangerous. He must have a
general notion of what activity to
expect. but it is impossible for him to
foresee potentially lethal side-llne ac-
tivities. Professor Perret has been
badly gassed several times. He stayed
at an advance observation post dur
ing the violent eruption of Nesuvius
in 1906, but had his closest sCrape at
Pel.e in 1880. 1t was dusk as he
watched great volcanic spine crash
off the crater A black ash cloud hun
dreds of feet high swept through the
new vent At the same instant second
explosion near by sent column
of white vapor skyward. The two
majestic spires started moving toward
Perret's shack. perched precariously
on spine of rock not far from the
crater. Gases in the columns might
roast him alive or gas him to death.
There wasn't time for him to flee.
Then:
las | darted inside the shack the
blast was upon me - not a terrific
shock. as one might think. but swirling
gusts of ash-laden wind, bringing
pail of darkness that indeed might be
felt. The dusty air entering every
crevice of the shack was hot but not
scorching felt the gases burning and
parching my throat. and then came
feeling of weakness. 1t all lasted half
an hour, but it was nearly an hour
before the feeling of suffocation was
relieved by kindly wind
Work in the danger zone is neces-
sary. Only here can the gases issuing
from fumaroles - holes in or near the
lava - be trapped and tested. Qn-
creasing gas temperatures and chang
ing composition generally indicate
the imminence of some activity
Moreover, the microphone is more
efficient when buried in the ground
close to the crater. The mass of the
crater recovering dome of rock can be
measured only when close at hand.
Evening star., 1939-11-19
"Ye,, dear, go ahead I'm listening -

School classes were being held out of
doors and business was at standstlll.
The volcanic gas in the air was OF
such high concentration that it turned
a newly painted white ship to dark
brown in the space of a few hours,
Perret made his diagnosis: shocks were
coming from deep in the earth. His
microphone detected no lava in the
upper conduit of the volcano - hence
there was little likelihood of an inn
mediate eruption. If the people could
stand little sulphur gas. everything
would be all right.
Evening star., 1939-11-19

pitch indicates that the dome is de-
creaslng
BY utilizing these various tools, one
can say what is happening within the
earth. Such information is comforting
once the earth begins to quiver and
volcano becomes cherry-red torch in
the night sky Time and again Perret
has explained the happenings within
the earth to allay the fears of men on
top of the earth. In Stromboli he sent
the Italian navy away when it came
to evacuate the people.
In Montserrat. an island in the
Evening star., 1939-11-19

and this examination is an important
essential in forecasting activity. For
this purpose Pcrret has developed a
unique piece of apparatus. 1t utlllzes
the vast lava dome as a sounding
board. The vibrations it gives off are
scaled by tuning fork. An increasing
Evening star., 1939-11-19
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
VOLCANO tanner
Continued from puss -four

British West Indies. he performed
similar service in 1884. The volcano
there, in the Soufriere Hills. quiescent
since Columbus discovered the island.
appeared to be entering phase of
activity. Tremors shook the island and
an occasional building collapsed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
WAR CASUALTIES, BRITISH FORCE, ARE
 ANNOUNCED TODAY
Total oi Those Who Died in Present Conflict
 Given at 2t00

LONDON, Dec. 14.-Great Bri- tain's total casualties for the first three months of the war with Ger
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
BUCHAREST
 GAS,f FIRE
 KILLS MANY
Chemical Vat Explodes- Many Die from Dead
 Iy Chlorine Fumes

BUCHAREST, Dec. IA. - Eighty persons were killed and 200 others gravely injured today in an ex- plosion of a cellulose plant under military control at zarnesti
 Many injured are feared dying.
 Whole families were wiped out in their sleep early this morning when a 1,000-gallon kettle of chem ical became overheated and blasted the mornings quiet.
 High winds spread flames and carried the deadly chlorine fumes over the village.
 Many inhabitants fled to the woods, but numerous residents liv- ing near the factory were snuffed out while they slept as was the case of at least two factory workers families and the family of an en- gineer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

 Commanding
 FinnishArmy

BERNIE. Dec. 14.-T'he Command er-in-Chief of Finland's armies was the subject of long biographies in the Swiss press during the Finnish Russian crisis-mainly because he is of Swiss origin.
 Major General Karl Lennart Oesch is the son of Swiss dairy man from the canton of Berne who went to Finland 60 years ago to es- tablish dairy business there.
 The business prospered and the dairyman brought his young Swiss wife to Finland with him. His dairy became one of the largest of Fin lands prosperous businesses. HIS son, born in Finland, joined the army and is now its commander.
 The swiss, who are very proud of their own newly-elected Com mander-i Chief, G era Henrl Guisan and their crack little citi- zen army, point to Oesch's career as another evidence of Swiss mill tary proWeSS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
HITLER WILL
 LINEN XMAS;
 G00DY GO0DY
1 Ladies Can Buy Pair ot Socks Without Ration
 Card Reduction

BERLIN, Dec. 14-The Nazi Government announces that as a special Christmas concession every German woman will be permitted to buy a pair of stockings without reduction from their clothing ra- tion cards.
 Officials announced also that as a further concession to the Christ mas spirit, sale of spices for Christ mas cakes and other food flavor ings will be sold-some of them having been under ban since the war began.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

will declare himselr a candidate some time between now and Janu- ary IS.
 Campaign cards by which voters might pledge themselves to sup port Garner, have appeared in Washington, one of them going to the desk of President Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
GARNER HUNDRED
 PREPARING HAT; FIRST MAN IN RACE
Texan Vice President Is ExpeCted 10 Go Out for
 Presidency

WASHINGTON pee. 14.-Strong hints that Vice. President Garner will soon make personal bid for the Democratic presidential nomin- ation are heard in Washington.
 The announcement will be the first public statement made by Garner since his name was men toned as a possible successor to President Roosevelt.
 Close Washington friends of the Vice President said that Garner
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
many are approximately 2fo0.

many are approximately 2foo
 This is the estimate given to the House of Commons today by Pre- mier Chamberlain and was in reply to a question.
 The announced figure is for all of the British forces and is compared with 12,500 casualties during the first two months of the 1914 war, Chamberlain stated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
Conferences Held by
 Roosevelt During Day

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Under Secretary of State Wells scheduled a conference with President Rose welt today as it appeared fairly certain that U. S. Ambassador to Berlin Joseph Davies will remain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
HOOVER, LAkD0N
 ADDRESS GIANT
 MEETING IN NJ Y.
Declare America Appalled, at Suffering Inflicted
 Upon Europe

NEW YORK, Dec. IA - Former President Herbert Hoover and for mer Gov Alfred M. Landon of Kan shas told those at a giant rally in Madison Square Garden last night that America was appalled, by the suffering inflicted upon the religious and political minorities in Europe.
 Hoover paid tribute to the cour- age of the Films and Poles.
 Today's News Today-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

in Washington to advise on for eign affairs.
 President Roosevelt also sched- uled conferences with Democratic National Committee Chairman Far ley and Budget Director Smith to- day before preparing to leave to- night for visit to his Hyde Park home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

Send copies of The Empire Christ mas edition to your friends outside.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-06-16
IMPROVEMENTS TO
CITY PARK MADE
Outstanding Fea tRres
. Added This Season
BY Park Board

Visitors to the City Park cannot
help but be pleased with the addi-
tlonal Improvements to this popu-
lar recreational spot of Hagers-
town.
The two rest rooms at the main
entrance on Virginia avenue. are
the last word in construction and
appointment. An attendant is in
charge at all times.
Other things the visitor sees at
the park this summer which were
absent last year and previous
years, may also be mentioned.
For instance, now there is an ar
tlstlcally arranged flower plot to
the left, alongside the lily pond.
as one crosses the bridge. This
flower bed was magnificently gor-
geous a week or so ago when GER
tain flowers planted in it were in
full bloom.
AT the various pavilions in the
park, water spigots have been
placed for the convenience of pic
nickers. These are connected
with the city's water system.
Then drinking fountains are dis
trlbuted at many convenient
places throughout the park. Water
is now in close proximity to the
fire places for cooking purposes.
The City Park bears the dis
tinction, as recognized at Wash
ington, as being second to the
largest natural park in the United
States, the largest being located
in the West.
Hagerstown has eight parks to
its credit, viz: City Park, Hager's
Park, Cannon Park, corner Poto-
mac and North Avenues; Briscoe
Park, adjacent to Oak Hill ave-
nue. and the Western Maryland
Railroad; the park in the rear of
the Municipal Swimming Pool;
Jacob Wheaton Park for colored
people; Pangborn park, dedicated
on June 10; and the Reservoir
Park now in cause of construction.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-06-16
SPANGLER'S STORE
IN NEW LOCATION
Pet Store Moves a Few
Doors West on Frank
lin Street

TIL moving of Spangler's Pet
Store from 10 West Franklin St.,
to 27 West Franklin St., two doors
west of the Pioneer Hook and
Ladder Company hall, recalls
some early history of Hagerstown
and prominent merchants of the
earlier days of the city.
The Spangler Pet Store of today
is a continuation of and successor
to the old firm of Charles Spang-
Ter & Son, which store was To-
Gated in the lSpanglet building
erected in 1924, at 80 North Poto-
mac street. The junior member of
the firm was Charles A. Spangler
who conducted the business after
the death of his father, Charles
Spangler,. who died in 1924.
After his death, the business
was conducted by his widow and
managed by C. Hayes Lands, the
present proprietor of lSpanglerIs
Pet Store. Mr. Lands continu-
ed in this capacity until the death
of Mrs. Spangler when he became
proprietor of the store. In June,
1881, Mr.. Lands moved his store
to 10 West Franklin street. In
the new location at 81 West Frank
lin street, Mr.. Lands has a mod
ernly equipped and attractive
store. 1t is the only store OF the
kind in Hagerstown.
The original was quite a variety
store, with groceries, etc. A large
stock Of tobacco, probably the
most extensive OF any store in
the city, was a feature. 1t was
arranged in high tiers back Of the
counter.