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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18

Medical science, in the past
generation, has remarkably leng-
thened the average span of hui
man life. Great gains have been
made in saving the lives of young
children. Thirty years ago the
deaths of children under five years
of age represented about a quar-
ter of the total mortality Cate.
Now the proportion for the same
age group is about seven per cent.
In the same thirty years the
birth rate has considerably de-
clined. According to DR.. ]. V. De-
Porte. director of New York's
Division of Vital Statistics, the
lengthening of the life span and
the lowering Of the birth rate will
soon be unfavorably affecting the
death rate.
Putting it simply. rather than
scientifically. more old people
must eventually mean more
deaths. A much larger proportion
of the population now lives out
the life span of three-score years
and ten. But they do not live
much longer and the maximum
length of life has been little chang
ed by medical progress. A much
larger percentage of old folk than
formerly are now nearing the in
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18

OF the Sc members of the Con-
tinental Congress who signed the
Decla ration of Independence after
its adoption on July 4, 1776, it has
been said that mot one of the
signers ever fell from the high es-
tate to which that great act had
elevated him."
Among the Sc were many of the
notable figures of the early history
of the United States. Two of them
Adams and Jefferson-reached
The presidency. Benjamin Harrison
became the father of one president
and the great grandfather of an
other. The bold signature of John
Hancock. who signed first as Pres
ident Of the Congress, is the most
conspicuous feature of the origin
al document. Other exceptionally
prominent signers were BENJAMIN
Franklin, Robert Morris, DR.. Rich
ard Henry Lee, and Charles Car
roll. Carroll was the last survivor
and lived 60 years after the adop-
ton of the Declaration, reaching
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18
the age of IS.

The signers included "a lawyers.
Is farmers, nine merchants, five
physicians, two mechanics, one
clergyman, one mason and one
surveyor, some having more than
one occupation. All except eight
were born on American soil.
The eight born in the British
Isles were Robert Morris and But
ton Gwinnett, in England; Frances
Lewis in Wales; John Wither-
spoon and James Wilson, in Scot
land, and James Smith, George
Taylor and Matthew Thornton, in
Ireland
To the wisdom. courage and
patriotism of these immortal Sc
signers. who declare our indie
pendence and made great sacri-
fees in it's behalf, as we'll as to
Washington and his heroic army
the existence of our nation is due
All will ever be held in grateful
remembrance.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18

evitable end of life, while fewer
are born to take their places.
An English author, Aldous Hux-
ley, has gloomily compared the
coming world to life on a cruising
liner on a long voyage. Oad
folk and feeble may be in the ma
jority And it is strange out
come of all that science has done
to save and lengthen life that the
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18

death rate lis inevitably due to
rise 1t will rise because so many
more than formerly have survived
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18

the perils of infancy and the haz-
ards of middle age, but must die
at last.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-18

exception Chinas output
Which
available the 1882 than
crop will approximately 1890 OOO, 600 bushels
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
(. 0. P. PROPOSES
 BYLAWS CHANGES
Local Young Republicans to Make Recommendation
 at State COnclave

Waterbury will have one of the largest delegations present when the convention of Connecticut Young Republicans opens in Bridge port tomorrow night. The local dele gation will be headed by Republican Town Chairman J. Warren UpSon.
 Several changes in bylaws will be proposed by the local delegates, one of the most important being a plan to allow men over 40 a more prominent part in the Young Re- publicanS' activities.
 Governor Raymond E. Baldwin and United States Senator John A. Danaher head the list of speakers who will give brief talks. Others to be heard are Congressmen Albert E Austin, William Miller and B. J. Monkiewicz; State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot, State Comptroller Fred R. Zeller, National Committeeman Samuel F. Pryor, Jr, and National Committeewoman Katherine Byrne.
 All other state officers and Re- publican members of the Senate and House of Representatives will be honored guests.
 Registration and committee meet ings will take place in the Hotel Stratfield on Friday night, while the convention proper will begin Saturday morning, Election of off, cers will be held Saturday after noon. The banquet and dance is scheduled Saturday night.
 Final business will be transacted Sunday morning.
 More than 800 have made reserva- tions for the three-day conclave, It is expected close to 800 will at-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
ARTS CONVENTION
 STARTSSATURDAY
LeavenwOrth High Send= ing Large Delegation to
 New Britain

Seven members of the faculty al Leavenworth high school will be among the speakers at the Connec- ticut Industrial Arts association convention at Teachers college, New Britain, tomorrow and Saturday The Industrial Arts association is an organization of teachers pro- noting educational growth in the field of Industrial Arts education.
 Frank s. Preston of Hartford, will be honored at this years conven- tion. MT. Preston, a veteran teach CT, has been in educational work for more than 48 years. For 46 years he has taught at the Hartford public high school.
 Among the noted speakers who will participate in the general pro- gram and panel discussions are: Dr. Alonzo Grace, commissioner of education; Dr. H. D. Welte, presi- dent, Teachers College of Connecti- cut; Fred D. Wish, superintendent of schools, Hartford; Karl Reiche superintendent of schools, Bristol and Clement c. Hyde former prin- cipal of the Hartford public high school. The convention will start on Friday afternoon at 1:30 with tour of the Industrial Plants in New Bri- tain. Registration will be at 3:15 at the Teachers College.
 Round table discussion groups will be led by the local delegation which will be made up of John Dill lon, Samuel Bassert, James c. Cole man, Frank w. Hayden, James A Lord. John L. Sirica and Joseph F RoSSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
JOHN CURSKY
 UNDER BONDS
Aggravated Assault Case Continued Today Until
 Saturday

John Gursky, 32, of 46 North Leonard street, arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Lieut.. Mat thew J. Balanda on a charge of ag- gravated assault, was granted a con- tinuance to Saturday and placed under $500 bond when arraigned before Judge Theobald E.. Conway in city court today. Continuance was granted on motion of Prose- cutor Frank Healey who said that William Raczkowski, 40, of 21 Grand street, victim of the alleged assault, is still in St. Mary's hospi- tai, but may be able to appear by Saturday.
 Gursky, according to Lieut.. Ba- landa, was involved in an argument on North Riverside street shortly before Il o'clock yesterday morning and struck Raczkowski on the head with an ax. The latter, believing he was only slightly injured, walked to St. Mary,s hospital for treatment Attaches, however, said the man suffered a severe scalp laceration and possible concussion of the brain. His condition was reported good" at the hospital today. Gursky admitted striking Raczkowski wher questioned after his arrest, police said.
 Julia Savage, .37, of 152 Scovill street, arrested March 15 also on a charge of assault, will be arraigned in court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
MISSIONS EDITOR
 WATERBURY GUEST
Dr. C. 0. Farnham Opens Lecture Series Tonight
 at Advent Church

Dr. Charles o. Farnham of Bos- ton, editor of the Advent Chris tian Missions, a monthly publication will speak this evening and to- morrow night at 7:45 o'clock at the Christian Advent church on Cherry street. He will also speak Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock and Sunday evening at ' o'clock.
 Dr. Farnham is secretary treas urer of the American Advent Mis- sion society and is one of the coun- try's outstanding authorities on prophecy. His talks will deal with the books of Daniel and will be illustrated with charts. The public is cordially invited to hear this series of lectures. Dr. Farnham will be introduced by the pastor, Rev. Jo- Seph Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
COMMUNITY CLUB
 WILL BE FORMED
First and Second Ward
 Voters of North End Advocate Plan

Residents, taxpayers and voters of the first and second Ward5 will meet tomorrow night st 8 o'clock at the North End Y. M. c. A. for the pur- pose of forming the North End Community and Improvement Asso- ciation."
 This organization plans to act as clearing house for individual re- quests and complaints in the district. The first meeting was held last month, and it is expected that pres ent members will each bring 10 addi- tional representatives to tomorrow evenings meeting. Problems of the organization will be discussed and a tentative program will be outlined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
JIMMY DORSEY IN BRIDGEPORT SOON
Famous Saxophonist and Orchestra Ritz Attraction
 Sunday Night

Americas greatest saxophonist Jimmy Dorsey comes to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport Sunday, April 16. Exponent of smooth sweet rhythms Jimmy's most recent tri- umph was at the Hotel New Yorker, New York, where he was aired from coast to coast networks.
 Song sensation Helen O'Connel, handsome Bob Eberle vocalist and drummer individualist Ray McKin- ley all stsrs in their own right will be featured. Bing Crosby chose Jimmy Dorsey to appear with him on the Kraft Music Hall programs. Motion pictures starring Lily Pons and Fred Astaire also featured music arranged and played by clever Jimmy.
 Today at the peak of his popu- larity Jimmy is the unquestioned fa- vorite of smooth rhythm dance fans. Benny Goodman presents ace trumpeter Harry James at the Ritz Sunday, April 23 for the first time. The ordered Harlem rhythms of Jimmie Lunceford will be heard Sunday, May IA. Mccormack and Barry celebrate their anniversary with a huge mardi gras at the Ritz Thursday, April 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

A dress rehearsal was held last night by the cast of the Sacred Heart Catholic club which will pre- sent its fifth annual revue "Col- legiate Rhythm" at Buckingham fslll tomorrow evening. Last even- ing's rehearsal was very pleasing to Director Jack Fitzgerald who be- lieves this show will surpass all others offered by this youthful East End aggregation.
 Tomorrow's presentation will start promptly at 8:15 o'clock and will be followed by dancing until mid night with Timmie Grove and his orchestra furnishing the waltzes and fox trots. The advance sale of tickets, if used as criterion, indi- cates the hall will be taxed to ca
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

great spur to recreation in Wa terbury.
 Nearly Ready
 The field, now nearing completion, has been constructed principally by the WPA. It is not yet known what city agency will supervise the field, but it will probably be turned over to the Park Department. The 'de- partment has at present no funds to maintain the athletic field, but a transfer will probably be arranged within the next few months. Formal transfer of the field from the .WPA to the City of Waterbury is e. pected before June.
 "The recreational value of a splendid field such as this cannot be computed in dollars and cents," said MT. Smith, who is now inspecting recreational facilities in many cities about the country.
 With the field expected to be used for baseball this summer, the plan is to have baseball diamonds. Por- table bleachers will be set up for OpCCGdUAS dI CnC11 NAuAlOAAo, WAo1A accommodations for several thou sand persons. The main grandstand will be used to seat spectators at football games.
 Cinder Track
 The field is also equipped with a quarter-mile cinder running track and Sheriff J. Edward Slavin is seek ing permission to hold the National A. A. U. Women's championships at the field late in the summer. The meet will be sponsored by the New Haven County Sheriffs' Associa- tion.
 Parking facilities for many hun dreds of cars will be available at each end of the field. The parking lots, already filled in and graded, will soon be oiled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Howard, Ray Ladden, James Mitch ell, Jane Sheehy, Rosemary Mo- Loughlin, Arlene Bauder, Dorothy Keenan Ellen Blondeau, Ruth Casey, "Cy' Walsh. Maureen Hanra- han, Jackie Sheehy, Mary Leary, Mary Boyles, Helen Byrnes, Vincent Manzolli.
 Co-eds: Peggy Driscoll, Kay How ard, Patricia Blumm, Mary Sweeney, Genevieve Moore, Maureen Costello, Jean Doran, Mary Dillon, Dorothy Keenan, Dorothy Sweeney, Mary Roach, Mary Cormier, Mary Boyles, June Pickett, Loretta Dillon, Jean cite Cormier, Doris Cosgrove. Im- elda Boyce, Eleanor Coleman, Pa tricia Casey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Community Club Plans
 Get Together Meeting
East End, Hill Clubs to Gather For Social Session;
 Several Hundred Expected to Attend
WASHINGTON HILL

the Bowey Sligo Terrors into camp by 39-24 score. Although the Fitzmaurice Shamrocks shellacked the McHugh Casters 36-27, the breach was widened between the first and second place teams.
 Other scores were: Cusick, 32 Frageau 31; Donlan, 32; O'Donnell 31; Coughlin 35, Whalen 28.
 The complete standing: Greaney, sos; Fltzmaurice 785; Donlan, 773: Frageau, 765; Coughlin 762; Mc- Hugh, TAI; Cusick 738; Whalen, 731, O'Donnell 730; Bowev 723.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
City's New Athletic Field Rated Highly
GLASSES TO HOLD
 INITIAL REUNION
St. ThOm a $ Graduates Plan Entertainment and
 Dance Tomorrow

St. Thomas school classes of 1884, '35 and '36 will hold their first reunion since graduation with an entertainment and dance tomorrow evening in the parish hall at 8:30 o'clock. The program will feature several popular Waterbury artists and will include novelty dances and refreshments. Nelson Longs or chestra will play for dancing and entertainment arranged by com mittee ot which Donald Finn is chairman.
 Patrons and patronesses for the affair are: MT. and Mrs. Michael Grout, MT. and Mrs. Edward Cough lin, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Delaney, MT. and Mrs. Martin Crean, Miss Theresa Fleming and MT. and Mrs. John Langley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

pacity when the opening curtain is raised.
 Joseph Reilly will be master of ceremonies. The chorus will be comprised of the following enter tainers:
 Students: Edward Sheehan, Vim cent Manzolli, James Hayes, Michael Nolan, James Mitchell, James Mall lon, Ralph Shore, John McKenna, John Luddy, Don Howard, Gene Oy- CTS, William Card, Lew Howard, Ed ward Calvin, James Vance, Tobias Bannon, Michael Breen, Jack Kear- ney, Thomas Bowling, Domenic Cherasula.
 Guests of the Students: Ralph Shore, Andrew Cavanaugh, Lewis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Recreational Official
 Enthusiastically Says
 One Of Finest In U. $.
Work Nearing Completion, City 10 Acquire Possession Within Next Two Months - No Supervising
 Agency Yet Named By Board of Aldermen

One of the finest in the country" was the description of the city's new municipal athletic field on Water town avenue by Chester Smith, field secretary for the National Recrea- tion Association, who inspected the field yesterday with Superintendent of Parks James J. Curtin.
 MT. Smith praised the layout of the field, and was also impressed by the large dressing room quarters for athletes under the grandstand. The athletic plant, he said, should prove
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

A regular meeting of the Wash ington Park Community club, to be held in the Community house, will be called to order tonight at 8:15 o'clock by President James J. Clad ney.
 Committees arranging the com- munity get-together with the East End group tomorrow night in the Community house will render re- ports tonight. Several hundred resi- dents of this section and the East End will attenud and take part. The program will open with bowling matches at 7:30 followed by dancing and refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

tend Saturdays banquet.
 J. Kenneth Bradley, chairman of the Fairfield County Republican or ganization, will be toastmaster.
 James B. Lowell, executive secre- tary to Governor Baldwin is retir- ing president of the state organiza- tion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Final Matches

Final Matches
 Final matches of the women's bowling league of the Washington Park Community club will be rolled tonight at the Community House alleys. Close races are in progress for honor posts, and the finals to- night will be witnessed by large galleries interested in their out come.
 Following the matches, the women will participate in social. Re- treatments will be served. Arrange ments have been completed for the annual banquet next Thursday, April 20 at Shel Chateau. Mrs. John Hayes, president of the league is chairman of the arrangements con- mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
POOR FUND HITS JACKPOT"

POOR FUND HITS JACKPOT"
 Butte, Mont.--(UP)-The decision of the county authorities to smash 100 slot machines that had been confiscated and to turn over to the poor fund the "jackpots" still re- maining in them resulted in total haul of $242.45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Greaney Reigns
 The Greaney Gang Busters 1n- creased their lead in the St. Fran cis Xavier Holy Name society "45 tournament Monday night by taking
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Walter Willclleu On Broddzgay
Things I Never KneuD Til Nouv.


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 In Japan counted from before his brth not from birth tea should be drunk in exactly 12 gup The traffic policemen guards to keep out the dust and influenza The color shape of the obe Ia kind shawD gives evidence of social station = Newspaper extras are announced by bells
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 skins n% e ae for s am s ms aspects religions Japanese alphabet d'5 ss read 9s
 
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 tell whether the the Chinese the heard with dSgused that they all have social disease Chinese They simply describe the Japanese sometimes thieves" communications the last Chinese Empress Gin called the Japanese the Island Monkey People This in with which Chinese tem origin of the Japanese people It is that the Emperor the 3rd the greatest Emperor beautiful madens of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Japanese Asiatcs Both have yelowish skins ongo origins great family ysem of uga and veneaton for their ancestors They share some alphabet
 educated often read simple Chinese but Chinese ru read Japanese Both Chinese and Jap spend there
 chopsicks but the chopcks shaped differently these points the resemblance begins to taper off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Chinese often six feet thick poutng lips the legend milk suke their children teeth maformed and thick ankles caused by without furniture Chinese lack gmata Japanese suck breath sharply when they talk to intended demonstrate short often walk awk wardIy Chinese graceful walkers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

either No. They adore chill porcelain noes gardens phioophzng and pale tea No long division possible with Chinese numerals Children of Chi mothers their fathers first wife Chinese the most civil
 earth They invented used it for fire w0ks!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Chinese Miscellany Chinese ink in box and send invita-
 plotting devils and evil spirits travel only Chinese bridges walls sharply anged Chinese smoke in church. their pictures kept rolled drawer not hung wall They white not black at funerals which noisy and cheerful They do not They body little bodily hair At Chinese dinners the of honor faces the door presumably that he his out The Chinese have hell but heaven is important
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

tell whether the the Chinese dpe the heard people of China with digusted of that all have social disease Chinese simply describe sometimes monkey thieves"
 official communications the last Chinese Empress about the Island Monkey People, This is
 with the old legend (apocyphaD with which Chinese rgae them origin of the It that the Emperor Century B. the greatest Chinese history shpoad beautiful youths maidns elixer youth the the But the pload back The youths and nemaried with monkeys found the Japanese
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-30

Miss Adelaide Richards spent
Monday evening with Mrs. Ronald
Stewart.
Mrs. Irwin Tank was a dinner
guest Tuesday at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kar-
stem.
Miss Rosa Pauly spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Mary Ann
Steffes.
Mrs. Henry Soennecker and son,
Joe, and Miss Valeria Pohlmann
spent Sunday afternoon at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Seen
necker.
Ronald Stewart called at the Err
nest Elliott home Sunday forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hiltner and
son, of Melrose, and Mr.. and Mrs.
AL Cook spent Sunday at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Tieman.
Rudy Tank spent Monday fore
noon at the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Berg, Mrs.
o. Gross and daughter, Mary, and
John Wolfe spent Sunday evening
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Richards.
Ralph Ellis spent Thursday and
Friday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Tieman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-30
{sE s. news

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kind.
Gerhard, Delbert and Harry Gam
radt spent Tuesday afternoon at
the Herbert Jacobs home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Burdick
and daughter visited Sunday after
noon with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl John
son.
Earl Gamradt accompanied Hen
ry Voller to- the cities Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lentz visited
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Pete Roering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Welbber
and daughters, Marie and Antonio,
were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs.
Gelding at Sank Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Volkman
and grandson, Clifford Volkman,
visited Sunday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. Gemel at Swanville.
Elmer Gamradt called at the AL
bert Kind home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Minnie Gamradt and sons,
Delbert and Gerhard, visited last
Thursday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Jacobs at Glenwood.
Emily Bosshardt spent a few
days of last week at the Mrs. Min
ME Gamradt home.
Doris Gamradt called on Deloris
Lentz at the Alfred Herzog home.