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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

he was retiring again and that Elisha Walker was named as chair man of the Board of Transamerica
 Transamerica by this time owned shares in almost every important bank in America and in the great banks of London, Paris, Berlin, Italy, Sweden Belgium. And it owned the most amazing and hete- rogeneous collection of assets-ho- tels, apartment houses, office build
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
STRAND

Performances this evening at the Warner Brothers Strand theater concludes the engagement of the all Italian program headlined by "Solo per Te" (Only for Thee), starring Beniamino Gigli. On the same show is an outstanding sec- ton of short subjects, all in Ital- ian dialogue.
 The nations Number One screen star" Shirley Temple, arrives at the Warner Brothers. Strand theater tomorrow in what is judged as her most talked-abou film ven- ture Just Around the Corner, the headliner of the fine twin feature bill which may be enjoyed until the closing performances Friday eve ming.
 Shirley will be seen at the head of large cast of veteran perform CTS which include Charles Farrell, Joan Davis, newcomer to the screen, Amanda Duff, Bert Lahr and the favorite dancing star Bill Robinson.
 AS usual the youthful star is at AlCl AlLoNllACbOuo UCSJ. IVu II lduSu every time you wink an eye at the happy consequences which arise when she confuseS 8 wealthy old banker, whose name happens to be Uncle Sam" Henshaw, with the lean and bewhiskered gentleman who is the symbol of our national life.
 Three new song hits and dancing specialties by Shirley and Bill Rob- inson add to the enjoyment of the film. Of course you can't forget the picture and the star and above all don't forget the dates tomorrow, Thursday and Friday.
 The ce-feature of the program will be the thrilling, technicolor pro- duction, Heart of the North" CO., starring Dick Foran. and Gloria Dickson with Allen Jenkins and little Janet Chapman. The pie ture is said to be completely au- thentic tale of that famous law enforcement body of the Canadian northwest, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Good Evening.
ALPHABET SOUP
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

The alphabets essential and important as can pe Every single letter from A to z. Not alone in the spelling of words, Animals places, persons and birds C-a-t of course spells cat Some combinations as easy as that The alphabet is important in spelling games, Also in initialed combinations for certain names. Amaleamated Association of Aggressive Actors we say Are easily identified by the quadrupe A. Long winded titles hasn't time to learn Abbreviated slightly easy to discern Memorize current combinations of there are teW You'll be fairly successful if you're PDQ. Dear old alphabet you've learned to loop the loop' In very devious ways you've landed in the soup.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
To days Answers 10
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
u . EN as,INS ON OMlt q

1 False. A shako is kind of hat.
 2. False. Areopagitica is the title of a famous prose writing by John Milton.
 2. False. Imbroglio means a con- fused or tangled situation.
 4. False. The English Derby is run at Epson Downs.
 5. True. A native of Ireland is a Hibernian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
CONNECTICUT MY ADOPTED STATE

Connecticut, Connecticut my adopted state, Brilliant Yankee Star Uncle Sams united forty eight In our nations early making, When tyranny heart breaking, For freedom you stood every trying test. Your courage and true bravery; Were of mankinds best. Proudly may say you of the first thirteen To renounce tyrant king and queen. Connecticut Connecticut my adopted state, Let us cheer for our dear old nutmeg state, A haven for the oppressed She bed to conSecrate, love and The name of Nathan Hale: Whose, for every living words Shall never never fai To echo in our hearts, and in memories. No matter where we march or sail, For the whole world knows story That unfodS your everlasting glory Connecticut, Connecticut my adopted state Connecticut, Connecticut my adopted state Times written history Proves that you really great; And that the will Of God Did truly guide your fate Surrender your charter" Was kings command to you But, that something That your Yankees would dO Since then our memories cherish thoughts Of the sturdy oak that concealed the hidden treasure Of which its emissary spoke in Connecticut, Connecticut my adopted state Oh beautiful Connecticut of Colonial fame Symboized by permanent bar And the brilliant Yankee Star Enshrined in field of loyal blue You have twelve and thirty-hve Comrades true; United ail you make the flag of Yankee doodle-doo
 REP JOHN J. FITZGERALD.
 Ansonia Conn. 6ond Ni0hf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

goes so far as to make an attempt on Chan's life.
 Toler contributes an excellent per- formance, confirming the reports of the Hollywood premiere audience Featured in the surrounding cast are Phyllis Brooks, Sen Young, Ed. die Collins, John King, Claire Dodd and many others.
 On the same program is the dar- ing story of girl who thrived on excitement and danger. This thrill ing drama is Exposed" with Glenda Farrell and Otto Kruger in the lead ing roles.
 Attractions ending their engage ment tonight at the Loew-Poli the ater include Stand Up and Fight" co-starring Wallace Beery and Rob- ert Taylor, and on the same show Next Time I Marry" with Lucille Ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

The depression was hitting low tide and banks and holding companies and business were in distress every where. What was going on behind the scenes of Transamerica no one knew-no one knows yet. The com- pany's assets had been written down from $1,117, 100000 to $302, ,000,- 900.
 And the day Giannini routed Walker, the R. F. c. secretly made a loan to the Bank of America of $15. 5.000,000. Before it got through it had loaned the Giannini com- panies $100,000, ,000.
 TOMORROW: Giannini the Gi- ant rebuilds his banking empire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

ings, farm lands, oil lands, security affiliates, finance companies, insur- ance companies, utility stocks. The great Bank of Italy in California had become the Bank of America.
 Then on September 9 Elisha Walker summoned the newspaper men and announced that Trans america would divest itself of all its bank holdings and cease to control banks. Giannini protested. A fight occurred among the officials.
 Next day it was announced that Giannini was out of Transamerica, that he, his son and brother had been left off the board of directors and were replaced by representa- tives of Lee, Higginson & Co. Wall Street had taken Giannini for a ride.
 But not for long. He declared war on Walker. The big decisive battle was fought at Wilmington, Del, in which state Transamerica was incorporated. Charges were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Maurice Wrenn can be seen daily around the main stem and from all appearances he and the Re- publican town committee are on speaking terms again. Many feel that Wrenn would have made an excellent candidate for the Re- publican party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
SECOND OF THREE ARTICLES
GANNINI THE GIANT
Cannini Defends His Empire In War With Wall Street

Builder of the Transamerca Corporation Amadeo Peter Giannin had to fight to retain financial empire The story of his battles articles in which John Flynn top cs describes the great corporation into which the s. E. C. is inquiring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
BY JOHN T. FLYNN Copyright, 1889. NEA Service, Inc

Amadeo Peter Giannini had controlled the Bowery East River National Bank in New York for number of years. But, by Giannnis standard it small affair.
 His real entry into New York when he bought up the Bank of America with about 35 branchesone of the oldest banks in New York City,
 But what Giannni brought to New York was not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED
T. M. REG D s. PAT. OFF

GEORGE SCARED
 Sings for the first time on the screen in Ride a Crooked Mile" she's an ardent voice student while touring Europe she met Dr. George Gladstone who was m- fleuential in getting her a Para mount contract was signed on her birthday, Sept. 19 owns a fox terrier, 8 dachshund and a schnauzer dislikes publicity though she was journalism stu dent loses between 8 and IS pounds on every picture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

France is restricting the importa- tion of rat skins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Waterbury's Congressman J. Joseph Smith has been named to some highly important commit tees in Washington. One of them is the military committee. Good luck Joe, and keep the good work up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
LATEST NEWS IN
 State
 Politics
BY EDWARD J. RYAN.

This 1889 session of the Connec- ticut General Assembly is under the complete control of Governor Raymond E. Baldwin. This marks the first time in many, many years that this has been the case. NO other governor perhaps in the en- tire history of tt.is state has had such strong control of the Con- necticut legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Senator George T. Culhane has a bill which will completely re- vamp the local city charter. The bill looks very good to me. I have promised George not to make this bill public for while but you will agree with me that the bill has many good and valuable points. This bill will make many new friends for the popular senator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Atty. Harry Krasow, one of the most prominent young Republi- cans in New Haven county has his eye on one of the juicy politi- cal plumS. have heard some excellent remarks about Harry and the work he did during the recent elections and these re- marks came from some of the leaders of the state party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

John Egan. secretary of the Connecticut Federation of Labor will be named Connecticut's new labor commissioner. The present commissioner. Joseph Tone will take a position with the federal government. Tone is the most popular labor commissioners this state has ever had.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Roy Rice is being mentioned for an important state job. Roy cer- tainly deserves recognition after the fine battle he put up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Judge Howard Roberts of Thom- aston is doing all right by himself in the state senate. Judge Roberts has been handed the chairman ship of the finance committee. A very important assignment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Rep. Hugo Gustaferri seems to be of the opinion that the continu- atiOn of a person in public life depends entirely on the number of bills he introduces into the General Assembly. in this he is wrong. It is never the num- Der of bills a legislator introduces but the number that PASS that count. So take it easy, Hugo!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

A half dozen Waterbury lawyers of the better class are lying awake nights thinking about their pos abilities of being named to the superior court. :. . I have some im- portant information on this sub ject which I will tell you about at a later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

This week will cause a flood of bills to be dumped into the legis- lative hopper at the state capital. This will be true especially on Thursday and Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Senator Samuel Malkan of New Haven is being sroomed for conn missioner of New Haven county and he stands very good chance of getting that post too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Charles Summa has been seen around the state capital on numer- ous occasions Whats the an- wer, Charles? Is it the city court judgeship?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Guastaferri introduced a bill which would compell all judges of the probate courts in this state to be lawyers. This is ridiculous. .. I'm surprised that any legis- lator would introduce such a bill. After all don't you think the law CTS have things pretty much their own way right now, Hugo?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

There are rumorS around the town that the next chairman of the Democratic town committee will be of Italian extraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. l. Honduras. 2. Thirty-two degrees. }. Bigamy. 4. The Egyptians. 5. Bighorn. 6. Thirteen. I. Huv'-er; not h0'-ver. 6. New York Giants. g. The Houses of Parlia- ment. London, England. 10. Huey P. Long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

The small loan bill has been i'm troduced into the legislature much the same as it was in 1885 and 1887. This time by Senator Thom- as Stammers of Torrington. The small loan companies are already busy raising a "slush fund" to lOb- by with SO as to protect" their interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

The Democratic State Central Committee Is meeting in Bridge port Thursday night to select a new secretary for the committee. I'll pick Philip Hewes, former sec- retary to former Governor Will bur l.. Cross for the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

A Culhane bill would strike the words radio" and newspapers" from the present statute which prohibits dentists from advertis- ing. This bill will have consider able support and well it should. Dentists like advertising but they like 1t, much the same as medical men do. in the way of free pulp licity.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

Rev. Mckinley Raymore will
deliver h G Christmas sermon
Sunday morning at II O'Clock
All are invited.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
The Exploited Electric Consumer

Yes, the Power Trust" GER
tainly exploits the people!
In the year 1887, reports the
National Industrial Conference
Board, about 25 per cent of all
consumer expenditures went
for fod and drinks, 10 per cent
for clothing, IL per cent for
automobiles and related costs,
5 per cent for alcoholic drinks.
"a per cent for tobacco-and
exactly IL per cent went for
electric service.
And still a small but intensely
vocal group of politicians at
tempts to delude the public into
believing the cost of electric
power is one of the great domes-
tic issues of the day. One wond-
ers just how they can "sell' the
idea to a family which lights
its home and runs long list of
labor-saving, money-saving con-
veniences for less than half of
what it speeds for tobacco.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

Of a | kind here. II is another
thing; it is so may people got
children and can't make enough
to buy food and clothes. 50 they
can send they children To school.
So they emit gel much learn
ing" 49,. .... 49,.
Concluding tn $ stirring APP
peal for passage OF the bill. the
writer closes the letter with this
statement: go. -.
1--WE want you all to look into
everything and get liberty and
freedom for us. All of Us colored
people are praying to God that
the Anti Lynching Bill will
pass" ...........
Commenting on the letter,
Walter White, executive secrc-
tary of the NAACP said:
"These moving words from Il
poor, but COURAGEOUS soul i'm
Georgia, give us renewed power
to fight for passaro of the Anti
Lynching Bill. IL his letter is
the Fundamentals issue around
which this fight must be waged.
Here is the reason why we must
have funds, am quickly. in
order to put the Federal govern
ment on record .quWcly be-
hind this fight" $3.50.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Christmas Happiness VS. ragedy

Every holiday season we read
accounts of accidents with fire.
Before anyone can raise a hand
someone's happy Christmas is
changed to stark tragedy!
This year do something to pro-
tect YOUR loved ones from the
special fire hazards brought into
most homes for the holidays The
National Board of Fire Under
writers suggests:
Anchor your Christmas tree
securely, locate it away from
heating and lighting fixtures
and trim it with non-intiammable
ornaments and cotton Lighted
candles are dangerous Use in
stead strings of miniature cleo
trio lights that have the APP
proval tag of Underwriters
Laboratories attached and in
general be watchful of fire and
fame during this period.
1t is rot amiss to be careful
and watchful all the time, not
only at Christmas, but through
out the wear BEING so NAV not
sound so important, but it may
prevent you from standing out
ON the sidewalk or road and
watching everything in the
world you own burn up, if indeed
you are not yourself trapped by
the flames. No? 1t happens all
the t i m e, every minute, and to
folks just like you and I.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

it known, but it is known to win
an honor in every contest il
which the department is repreS-
ented. | tried to list the honorS
which / knew it had won, but
couldn't (there were so many,
so, l solicited the aid of others.
We accounted for at least twenty
four honors in three years COR
is it four?) ......
Among these are two nation
al prizes Zone was for $25), 3
state prizes, and fourteen county
or regional prizes or honors.
They covered a wide range of
English activities; being for
orations, dramatic readings,
poetry interpretions, impromptu
speeches, and essays. Evidently
Mrs. Ruth Norman. an English
teacher in the Garnctt high
school, who was chairman of the
English section, knew what she
was doing when she assigned
Mrs. Prunty to toic, "Motiviat
ing Composition Writing"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
IN GENERAL

The Governor of the great and
souverign state ofWest Virginia,
the Honorable Homer A. Holt,
is a Democrat and an American.
He has demonstrated the latter
in his latest statement to the
public, "a Message to the Miners
of West Virginia" pamphlet
of fairly good size and we'll
reading by everyone who can
get a copy. For some reason we
do not know the pamphlets are
not plentifully distributed, but
we imagine that is not the fault
of the Governor
This paper is Republican and
has no interest in the political
future of Governor Holt, but we
are also Americans and no man
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
kimball Highs New Gym L.
Under Construction Now

Students and teachers of the
kimbal high school are eagerly
IoolIl~ forward to the new
year rs this will mean The COM
plction Of a Hymuasium-auditori-
um for kimball high schGol, CON
@tFuction 81 which began ir. the
carly part Of October. InclSdcd
in the basement of this building
Will be romOs for the home eco
nOmicA and Manua arts depart
ments. This building will excel
the former gym in every respect
including Il larger stage.
The cd gym having been
converted nto class rooms 3
years ago to house the children
Of the TidcWatcr grade school
which was destroyed by fire. has
handicapped the school in many
ways, noccSsiatinr the holding
Of assemblies and school pro-
grams in the American Legion
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

may say we have remained silent
when someone went out of his
way to defend Americanism and
the American way of life.
| We have no quarrel with any
body, nor do we condemn any
thing or anyone on either side
of the dispute-if it may be so
termed. ,.~ f.
What we admire is the candid
ity and the simple narration of
the whole affair. We see no trace
of politics or of Interior motives
on the Governs part mr. can we
discover where he departs from
his proper sphere. AS governor
of the state of West Virginia
we are aware there are preroga-
tives and duties he must assume,
and certainly looking after the
welfare of his people is one.
We are aware that there are
two sides to any question, the
Governor has spoken his, we
will watch with interest for the
appearance of the answer of the
opposition.
We are not infantile enough
to consider accusations and mud
Singing an answer, or we would
have already known the answer.
The governor may have political
aspirations that miner votes
could push along considerably,
but that is another thing that
has no connection whatever with
the subject matter of the book
let. We fail to see what good it
would do him since he cannot be
in the gubernatorial mansion
after the next election.
Of course, there is the Senate
seat held by the young Rush
Holt. Yet Senator Holt has made
record for himself that even
Republicans admire. True he has
lost the support of certain men
for daring to be the kind of
Senator America needs. Yet the
Senator may develope unsuspect
ed power ere long, the sensible,
and American-way minded men
and women of West Virginia far
out-numbers they who want the
Senator 70 do what they say for
their especial benefit or for the
furtherence of crack-pot schemes
Senator Holt is Democrat,
but we are American-minded
enough to appreciate some of
the stands he has taken cor, the
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

hill," and we would not be sur
prised if our Junior Senator yet
goes farther and walks off with
even more honors, for Americ-
ans are today in a mood to give
an independent man a chance
who talks like he knows what he
is doing-far too many in Wash
ington do nottingham
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Mcdowell Negro Teachers APP
pear on Association Program

Charleston. w. Va.-Spec'l-
1t has beer slightly more than a
month since some 800 teachers
representing the entire state,
assembled at Garnett high school
here, for the 4Sth annual meet
ing of the West Virginia State
Teachers Association, but it was
not until recently that I have
had the time to study the pro-
gram il terms of sections repres-
ented by participation.
Four Mcdowell county teach
ers. p, Ahmed Williams. music
supervisor of Mcdowell county,
and music teacher at Excelsior
high school; Mrs. Carrie Daniels
Prunty, English teacher at the
Northfork high school; Mrs.
Lucille c. DeLoache, home eco
Monies teacher, kimball high;
and Andrew l.. King, science,
Kimball high; led in discussions
IN their respective sections.
Mr.. Villains discussed The
Detectives for Contests and
Fcstivals;' Mrs. Prunty. MO
tivating Composition Writings"
Mrs. DeLoache, Better Homes
and Gardens :" and Mr.. King,
Minimum Essentials for the
Effective Teaching Of High and
Junior High School Science"
Miss Eleanor Law, of the
Gary high school faculty, WIS
listed as one of the summarize
crs in the home economies sectn.
While both Mrs. DeLoachc
and Mr.. King are well-qualified
for handling their topics. | was
particularly interested in those
assigned to Mr.. Williams and
Mrs. Prunty, for they have be-
come some of the most outstand-
ing coaches in their fields in the
state. -. ........
Who could qualify to discuss
che Detectives for Contests and
Festivals better than p. Ahmed
Williams, who conducted the
County music festivals in Nc
! DoWell county ever since they
were started, and who also is
known to carry off three or four
honorS at every music contest
held each spring at nearby West
Virginia State college? Why,
everybody knows that even tho
there are some mighty fine
music departments in the state,
the grand prize is going invari
ably. either to Excelsior high,
y. Ahmed Williams, music direc-
tor or TO Douglass high school,
Huntington, Miss Revella Hugh
cs, Of stage and concert fame,
director. . 49,.
Mrs. Carrie Daniels Prunty
seems to be a dynamo and wiz
ard in teaching English. When
she took charge of the English
department at Northfork high
school some three or four years
ago, that department was prac-
tically unknWn. Now not only is