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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Panama Canal On War Footing;''
 Troops Board All Ships In Transit
BY THOMAs M. JOHNsON


 (NEA Service StafR COrrespOnden)
 Washington, November 1 = In Panama, the United States Army is marching as to war. And In these times, 1t must.
 For if war strikes America, 1t will probably strike first at Americas lifeline, the Canal.
 And even though America today is neutral, the Canal Is menaced with possible sabotage by any belligerent who might decide he thus could weaken his enemy's mar itime strength.
 Therefore, what last summer were only blueprints or bright ideas, have now heen put into effect, and recent weeks have seen important progress in strengthening the defenses of the Canal and the whole vital Carib- bean area.
 For example
 A passenger ship goes through the canal today-but not with her own captain at the helm. She first Is searched by a squad of American soldiers, who then board her and direct her transit of the Canal. And that ship is an American liner! The troops who come aboard a German ship are not just squad, but an entire company. They search her as the ragged Continentals searched Benedict Arnold, and every lock she passes through is imme- diately dredgeG for-well = bombs. British and French ships, too, are inspected and chaperoned.
 SABOTAGE DANGER
 GREATEST BEFORE WAR
 Once a war began, sabotage dam ger would actually be diminished, for hostile foreigners near the Canal, who are now card-indexed, could be interned. But greater danger would arise-air raids, most likely from bases on nearby islands, now virtually unfortified. Therefore welcome is Hollands intention to spend $1,000,000 on anti-aircraft de- fense for Curacao and Aruba,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
STATE

Time does a back-flip at the War ner Bros. State theater this after noon and the result is new hit "The Roaring Twenties," a dramatic and compelling story of an era that is still strong in the minds of most of us; those glittering, gaudy years that mark the span from the end of the World War to the great mar ket crash of 1929.
 A thrilling new co-starring team, James Cagney and Priscilla Lane, bring this roaring story to the screen. They are assisted by an excellent supporting cast composed of such favorites as Humphrey Bo- gart, Gladys George, Jeffrey Lynn. Frank McHugh and Paul Kelly all of whom turn in brilliant perfor- mances.
 Here is an autobiography of a nation on a jag. The day Of the fapper and the speakeasy, of mob rule, fantastic prosperity; in short the most fantastic age in history is recreated on the screen.
 It's incredible but true; here be- fore your very eyes are the shock crammed days that G-Men took ten whole years to lick; and it's even more thrilling to see them unfold on the screen than it was to live during those wild and lawless days
 Mark Hellinger, ace columnist and author wrote the original story which concerns three soldiers played by Cagney, Lynn and Bogart, whe make joyful plans for their return to America at the end of the war.
 One plans to go back to his jot as garage mechanic, another is going to start his law practice, the third scoffing at talk of prohibition, in- tends to go back to saloon-keeping Cagney is also looking forward t( meeting the girl who has been writ ing him cheery letters throughout the war.
 But in the world to which they return their plans are no longer feasible. Cagney, whose job has long since been filled, has to drive 6 cab, and this soon puts him on te the boot-legging racket. He makes contact with Bogart who has beer working with a rival boot-leggine gang joins up with him. Lynn is retained to handle the somewhat shady legal end of his transactions Riding on the crest of the wave, they all rise to the top with him but ir the crash, Cagney goes under first
 All in all here is Q picture that everyone should have on theil must" list. Remember 1t positively ends Saturday evening.
 And on the same show is e thrill ing story of the turf, Pride of The Bluegrass" with Edith Fellows James Medallion and "Gantry" the famous blind horse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

Here Tn there We are indebted to "NakhOma" whose poetic contributions grace the Tower from time to time for her dedication of volume of her poems to the Tower editor Rays of Sunshine monthly pub ication the Perry School of Business has made its initial appearance on the Tower desk. It's Volume l. Mo- l. we learn from quick glance. The booklet looks interesting and will be read assure the editors and staff members. Our thank George Hoebel of the LeavenwOrth High School Senior Class favOrs us with pair of tickets for the Annual Harvest Dance of his class to held Armisce Night at the Leaven worth School gymnasium
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
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Walnut Hill kernels. {. Louis Mastandria of Dan- bury but formerly of this city is the proud poppa of baby boy Louis used to blow saxaphone in Tmmie Groves band. Mr. and Mrs. DeSchino popular hill couple with million friends are sporting around in nice new l94O Buick Francis Bagley after giving an exhibition of bocce at Corona L. l., recently came home to be trimmed by two amateurs from Kerry. . |. Herman Schulz of Walnut Street a recent visitor in Rye, N Y. Seth Whiteman has just had his car completely Overhaued and expects to get many happy miles of motoring hencefOrth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
YOUNG COP. CLUB
 TO HEAR NOMINEES

An "Old Timers Night" program will be held at Canadian Legion hall tonight by the Young Mems Republican club. Members of the Republican ticket in the city cleo tion will be among the guests.
 Francis Patrick Sheehan and Daniel Barrett are chairmen of the entertainment committee; Charles Hughes is chairman of the fooC committee, and Charles Goggins chairman of the refreshments com. mittee.
 Harold Post will preside at the gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

A safety precauton. .. About two months ago on rainy afternoon as I was hustlng along South Main street stepped on piece of paper which had been lessly thrown from caramel some other wrapped candy and before could get my balance had done more acrobatic turns than good acrobat could have done with years of practice was terribly hurt my whole body ached also my pride) and had to be taken into store my ankle so lame and swollen. It took half hour before could go my way Now yesterday noon Bank street saw man slip on the same kind Of paper You cannot these tiny papers, when wet they look like glass Now if person has to discard such wrapper
 think it would be better to make tight wad of it if it is too much trouble to throw it in the gutter and then it would be less dangerous than just throwing carelessy on the ground. Eye Witness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

problem of Canal defense have been to continue work on new ar1- ti-aircraft guns, searchlights and listening stations, and to place air defense in charge of massive, ex- pert Brigadier General Sanderford Jarman.
 But anti-aircraft defense is very tricky under tropic skies, and plen- ty of planes are needed. Last sum- mer Panama had but ninety, of which none was of the latest type. Now General Dargue has received achievements and is patrolling the Caribbean for submarines, which President Roosevelt has just forbid der our ports.
 HOPE TO HAVE
 SECOND CANAL
 The garrison of 15,000 has been reinforced by anti-aircraft gunners and third regiment of infantry, despite the lack of proper barrack accommodations.
 And while Congress authorized the important project of building a new set of bypass locks to en- sure the Navy a quick and safe transit of the Canal, that same Congress appropriated no money for it. Which means that for just that much longer, there is only one set of locks to bomb instead of two.
 And how many years longer will there be only one Canal lifeline to attack instead of two? An answer seems nearer now that American engineers in Nicaragua have fin- ished a survey for @ barge canal that is possible entering wedge for a ship canal to cost perhaps $700,- 100000. This sum and more would be saved-according to advocates of a Nicaragua canal--in naval vessels | tht would not have to built.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Todsys Answers to 0ANIUM CRACKERS $
Questions on Comic Page)

(Questions on Comic Page) l. False. Turkey is slightly larger than Massachusetts.
 2. False. Mustapha Renal Pasha died November 10, 1888, and was succeeded by General Ismet Inonu. 3. True.
 4. True.
 5. False. Population is about 16, 900, ,O00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
Bible Glass Group
 Going To Thomaston
Monthly Federation Meeting This Evening; Mrs. Elmer
 Wilson Rendered Birthday Party
WATERVILLE aara R w. Henion Correspondent23 Orggs StTeL S5ass

the house to house call, for candy cookies, apples and such things Some of the youngsters said that they had received so much, they had gone home several times to empty their bags.
 It is a pleasure for the older peo. pie to have the young callers, and a far better way, than in previous years, when clotheslines were cut and property damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

What Waterbury needs is for the managers of mo- ton picture to consider the idea of installing an illuminated clock near the in their respective thea ters There occasions when elderly patrons tons are at loss to know the correct time If an lum mated clock placed the screen it would lend
 more towards enjoying the picture because the patron knowing that he she had ample time to keep his date make the bus would naturally feel more at ease
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
THE FAIR IS OVER
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

No more standing to wait in hne' In heat or rain or bright sunshine; The fair is over for this year But it will be back again, no fear. No more hopping on and of busses' No more stampedes or cuSses Times up to see how things are made And all the swimmers in the Aquacade. No more pouring over books and maps Or hanging on Long Island straps. No more great big Connecticut day No more finding out about the electric ray, Stopping at Merrie England for glass of beer Or trying to look intelligent in the perisphere. No more chiseling or trying to borrow The price for seeing the World of Tomorrow. Back home has gone the tireless rover For, dear folks the fair is over.
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

Isabelle Frazer was discharged as a patient from St. Mary's Hospital Saturday. Ditto for Ann Dwyer, school teacher, of Prospect street. Frances Bell, Ruth Cooper Claire Luchnick and Bessye Silver have everything in tp-top shape for the Tau Ep- son Chi sorortys Halloween party at the Press Club tonight Ed klernan s.. smiling member of the Mul- His wife, Catherine Carroll, presented him with baby boy at St Marys Hospital last Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
PRAYER TO THE NIGHT

ask the night to bring my brimming mind a drink, potion that will sink forever songs that sing eternally within and shy at being called to greet the earthly din. Are they forever stalled, doomed to whisper soft never to emerge never soar aloft? Night, I beg you, purge my soul of all these things that hold my thoughts in rings of sorrowing regret. Wein me-to forget.
 --NakhUma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
BALL COMMITTEE
 TO MEET TONIGHT

Committees arranging the Armis- tice Day ball of David Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans, will meet to- night at the American Legion home. The ball will be held Nov. Il at The Elton.
 Plans will also be made tonight for Armistice Day memorial exer- cises for departed veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
MERIDEN MAN FILES
 PLEA FOR DIVORCE

Louis J. Altman of Meriden filed suit for divorce in the superior court yesterday afternoon against his wifee Jane, of this city. Intollerable cruelty Is the charge.
 The couple married Feb. l2, l925f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
AnSsOers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. Tegucigalpa. 2. Hydr0meter.
 3. Leviticus.
 {. Frank Murphy. 5. The largest of the South African antel0pes. now prac. ticaIly exterminated. 6. Torrid gone; Tropics. ,. Belgium.
 8. George Washington. g. Crete.
 10. Kansas. West Virginia and Nevada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

Following day of heavy rain, the downpour ceased last evening about ' o'clock, much to the delight of the children, who appeared on the streets by dozens, all dressed in Hal lowe'en costumes, and then began
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

BEAUTY PERUsES The most popular book among thS chorines working in "Broadway Melody of 1o4o" Is Escape" bJ Ethel Vance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01
STAR MOTHER

Mrs. Blanche Powell, mother of
 Eleanor Powell, has joined the Club
 composed of Hollywood's Star Mothers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

Waterville, Nov. 1.-The Every mans Bible Glass of Waterville will go to Thomaston tonight, to join in the monthly meeting of the Water bury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses in the Thomaston Methodist Church. The program and arrange ments will be in charge of the Thomaston Bible Glass, and the speaker will be Rev. Humaston, of Northf1eld.
 The Everyman's Bible Glass of Northfield will also attend, and will be welcomed in the City Federation.
 Members of the Everyman's Bible Glass of Waterivlle, are requested to meet at the Grace Methodist Church at 7:30 o'clock, and to go in group. Transportation will be furnished.
 Mrs. Elmer wilson of Colonial ave- nue was honored at a surprise din- ner, Wednesday evening, at the Hobby Horse Coffee Shop in Water town, in observance of her birthday The table decorations were Hallow- cen and there vas birthday cake Guests present were members of her family and included: MT. and Mrs Frank Wilson, of Torrington, Mrs Catherine Wilson and Miss Edith Wilson of Terryville, Mrs. Eva Koeppel of Williston Park, Long Island, MT. and Mrs. c. Bertrand Root of Waterbury, Mrs. L. E Granger, Miss Gertrude Granger and Charles Koeppel of Colonial, also Miss Betty wilson and MT. and Mrs Elmer Wilson.
 A monthly business meeting of the Fairmount Community club, will be held tonight, 8 o'clock, at the clut rooms on Essex avenue. Edward Kahn will preside, and the annua election of officers will take place.
 Hobby Show
 Plans are going forward for tht Hobby Show, which the Parent. Teacher Association will sponsor Tuesday evening, November 14th, ir the Sprague school gymnasium. Ar invitation is extended to everyone tt exhibit his or her favorite hobby with no age limit. It is expected tha dolls, stamps, and coins will be thu special features. Mrs. Elmer Wilsor is general chairlady in charge of thu show, and will be assisted by Mrs John Fitzgerald, Mrs. George Cald. well, Mrs. Clifford Northrop and Mrs John Byrnes. Children may attend the show following school in the af. ternoon.
 The Pride of Welch Circle, Com. panions of the Forest, held socia and card party Tuesday night, a Foresters' Hall, on Hanover street which was attened by the following Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Mrs. JohY Byrnes, Mrs. Blair Graves, Mrs Harry Truelove, Mrs. Margaret Bell Miss Mary Mulholland, Mrs. Edwart Barlow, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs James Duncan, Mrs. William Rooney Mrs. Emma Moran, Miss Josephin, LaChance, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs Wesley Rood, Mrs. M. R. Bradley Mrs. H. L. Bryant, Mrs. A. G. Fen wick, Mrs. Edward Wethered, Mrs Laura Troskey, Mrs. Dora Colby Mrs. Addie Koscher and Mrs. Edwart Scovill. Mrs. Byrnes was in charg of the social, assisted by Mrs. True love. Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs Graves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

whence come heavy oil shipments.
 Protection against air raids for the Panama Canal is, of course, 8 matter far more expensive and ex- tensive.
 Recently the Canal Zone has re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-01

hearsed blackouts, snufing every light-not only streets and houses, but automobiles, street cars and even the glaring necklace about the Can als slim throat.
 Further moves to solve this vital
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-03-09
Valley Grange Hosts

KENNEWICK vALLEY-Pomons
grange will meet Saturday, Mar
IL with Valley grange.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hughes had
as Sunday dinner guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hueston of Pa
louise City are visiting at the J. G.
Swayze home.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Engels have
as guests this week Mrs. Engels'
nephew, George K. Troyer and
two sons. Gordon and Stanley of
Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Gumm OF
Tekoa visited Sunday at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. Y. Smith. Mrs.
Gumm's parents.
Mrs. w. A. Linn, who has been
quite sick with the flu is able to
be up again.
The first division of the M. e.
aid met at the home Of Mrs. Lee
Lampson Wednesday.
Mrs. w. s. Raglan spent Monday
with Mr.. and Mrs. william Price.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-03-09
Brake Causes Accident

HIGHLANDS - A car accident
occurred Saturday evening In which
G. w. Immler, driver of the car
brother Of Mrs. Ed Ray Of the
Highlands and other occupants, J.
Ray and Miss Mildred Billingsley
OF the River Road, landed in 9
ditch due to faulty free wheeling
brake. The occupants were only
slightly hurt, but the car suffered
considerable damage.
Miss Eva Perkins Of Selah and
cousin, Archie Bremmer of Re-
public, VINO have been visiting rel
atives here and at Richland, left
Sunday or Miss Eva's home In Sc
Lab.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-03-09
Bread Making Is
Demonstrated at
Economics Club

WESTERN HORSE HEAVEN
The ladies Of the 3-H Economics
Club held their meeting last Wed
nesoay with Mrs. Elinor McBee and
Mrs. Maurice McBee as hostesses.
Two daughters Of Mrs. e. II. Nc
Bee were also present. Mrs. Win
ME Christian and Mrs. Ellis Doro-
thy, both of Sunnyside. The
schedule Of the day was the max
ing of white and whole wheat
breads under the direction Of Mrs.
Hugh Bell, assisted by Mrs. Myrtle
McBee and Mrs. Myrtle Anderson.
Another feature of the afternoon
was the shower given Mrs. Louis
Tyacke in honor of her baby
daughter, Leilani Marie, and at
which time she received SO many
lovely gifts. The next meeting will
be at the home of Mrs. Edward
Tyacke the first wednesday in
April.
Hugh Bell and Guy Travis made
a business "trip to Yakima Friday.
Marvin Hodges Of Prosser came
out Monday with Elmer Smith,
who had spent the weekend with
his mother in Prosser and are get
ting in preparedness for the spring
grind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Tyacke and
called Friday at the Wal
lace Cable, Catherine Tyacke and
Mrs. Marie Smith homes in Pross-
er Friday. ...
About two inches Of snow fell on
Horse Heaven Friday, but by noon
had turned to rain and il still con-
tinued to fall by Sunday, making
the farmers rejoice.
Mrs. Guy Travis, who has been Ill |
at the home of her mother in
Prosser the past week is expected
home soon.
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w. S. Green attended Masonic
dinner in Grandview and a Ma
sonic meeting in Mabton Monday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewel Slaybaugh
and children of Yellepit, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenneth Lecholt and family
of Pasco and Mrs. Sam Foraker
were callers at the Harry Higley
home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Preston and
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Smalley and
family were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Watkins.
Chinese Costume Party
Miss Opal Watkins was hostess
at her home Saturday evening at
a Chinese Supper Party. Twelve
guests were present, all attired in
Oriental Costume. Chinese check
ers were in play during the evening
with high score going to Miss Lula
Lampson; second high to Miss Eu-
nice Campbell and travelling prize
to Miss Doyle. The best costume
prize was awarded to Miss Florence
Mae DuSair.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Foraker and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Foraker
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Foraker and family were Sunday
guests of Grandma Foraker
at the w. E. Hacker home.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. p. Story, A. L.
and daughter, Miss
Betty Jean motored to Walla Wal
Ia Sunday. as
Henry Leibel has been seriously
i'll at his home the past week with
bhe flu pneumonia. He is reported
as somewhat improved at this writ
ing.
Miss Dorothy GLASGOW and Miss |
Mary Green returned home Satur-
day evening after spending a few
days with Miss Ruth Beightol in
Walla Walla.
Mrs. H. w. Withers, member of
he Library Guild, spent Monday at
he Library in Kennewick, helping
% repair and mend books.
Miss Pomona Nelson and Billy
Green of the Highlands attended
! Sunday school class party ana
veiner roast at the. home Of their
Mrs. Everett Dague in East
kennewick last Saturday.
Miss Viola Foraker is spending a
ew days this week at the home Of
dr. and Mrs. Lester Foraker. Mrs.
Foraker has recently returned from
couple months spent with her
mother, Mrs. Elsie Mitchell in
,anada.
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Remode s House Now
on Former Scboo,Y w..

A., WESTERN EST HORSE HEAvSSslIl ole
Mr.. and Mrs. Belan and "sEk>
have constructed a fo,,. 'anlH
house on the site Of the 0roon
county well school house. rh ao'ns
moved the upstairs Of the o,'y n
Cullen house, moved n - -. viu Jaa
. ent location and remodeled al |, r =
pecting to make their homs y, ~ e.
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Attend Grange Contest

HIGHLANDS - Highland ladie
attending the grange baking con
test in Benton City last Friday ar
as follows: Mrs. r. w. Woods, Mrs
Eva Chaffe, Mrs. Bud Shields, Mrs
M. G. Clark and daughter, Annie
mrs. w. F. Sonderman and Mrs
Earl Reymore.
Mrs. Bill Birdsall and small son
home in Yakima after spending
Jackie, left last week for therl
home in Yakima after spending
several weeks caring for her moth.
er, Mrs. Forrest Gragg, who ha:
been convalescing from recen,
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Boies Of Fin
ley, Miss Louise Quasi of Pasco
Mrs. G. F. Williams and two
children and the G. w. Quasi fam
lily were Sunday dinner guests al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Lane.
John Ferguson has returned
from three weeks trip, spent in
California. On Saturday he was a
business visitor in Yakima.
Mrs. Ted Aiken Is confined to
her bed again with heart trouble.
Mrs. Marty Abken and baby daugh-
ter are at the home caring for her.
w. B. Paulson and son, Delmar,
made business trip to Yakima on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Woods, ac-
companied by Miss Jennie Linden,
and the Misses Mabel and Edith,
motored to Yakima Sunday and
spent the day at the Harold Stowe
home. Miss Mabel Keller remained
in Yakima to resume her work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Preston
and sons motored to Benton City
Sunday and spent the day at the
home of Mrs. Preston's sister, Mrs.
Marion Warner and family.
Dean Nagley returned to Spo-
kane Sunday evening to resume his
studies at Kinnman,s Business Col
lege, after spending the weekend
with home folks.
Mrs. G. r. Jungstrum and Baby
John came over from Touchet on
Monday evening to help Mrs. Jung
strum's father, e. J. Brand, cele-
brate his birthday anniversary on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Hacker were
evening guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Higley.
Mr.. Whan and son Kenneth Of
Benton City were visitors at the E.
J. Brand home last Saturday.
Mrs. w. FELTON, visited at the
home Of Mrs. Hattie Pugh, Pasco,
last week. While there she called at |
the Bert Spurgeon and Glen Higley
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Meyer were
dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Higley.
Mrs. Fred Giles was hostess at |
In all-day quilting at her home on |
Tuesday.
Calvin Liebel Is confined to his
ned this week with a severe case
If flu.
Mendel Gragg returned to schoo, |
gain on Monday after being home
several days last week with cold I
md sore throat.
Ed Lape was q White Bluffs
business visitor last Thursday.
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attendance so far. cake -,
S were served we in honor Of the s SIell
years young March a. 0 was h
-. Mrs Mrs Guy Travis. who has ,..
at the home Of her mother !, Deen n
ser the past week is expecto y Pro-.