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The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31

man be in Christ he is a new creature;
old things are passed away; behold, all
things are become neW.-I Corinthians
SIT
The conversion of Saul is admit
tedly one of the outstanding events
in Bible history. When two bril-
liant English lawyers, Lord Lyttle-
ton and Sir Gilbert West, set out to
disprOve the truth of Christianity,
they selected the resurrection of
Christ and the story of Paul's con-
version as the focal points of their
proof Working Independently. they
then came together to compare
notes and found that they had both
become Christians since they had
become convinced Of the truth of
the Scriptures.
The two events may we'll stand
together as evidence for Christian
ity, for only on the ground of regen-
GRAFTON can the change in Saul be
accounted for and only on the as
surance that he met the risen Christ
on the Damascus Road can we ac-
count for his conversion. This is a
great lesson. let us make the very
most of it.
|. A Bold Prosecutor wv. l, p.
AS our lesson opens we find the
brilliant and Jealous young Jew,
Saul, yet breathing out threatens
ings and slaughter against the dis
ciples of the Lord. " The persecu-
tions in Jerusalem had practically
wiped out the church in that city
but had scattered the disciples
abroad and thus the witness had
been spread The death of the god
ly Stephen, to which Saul had given
his approval. had only increased his
determination to destroy those who
were "Of the way" of Jesus. Look
ing for new fields to conquer he
carries with him to Damascus let
ters from the high priest at Jcfu-
salem, giving him authority to inn
prison the followers of Christ But
on the way he meets Christ Him
self and is stricken to the earth.
IL. A Convicted Sinner wv. 800.
Stricken down by a brilliant heaV-
enly light, he finds himself talking
to the Lord Jesus. He hears from
His holy lips the solemn indictment
of those who persecute Gods peo-
pie Why persecutest thou me?"
He who lays unkind hands, or untrue
accusation upon Gods children had
best beware, for so closely is our
Lord identified with His people that
when they suffer. it is He who bears
the hurt.
In a single sentence the Lord dis
poses of the prosecuting zeal and
the sinful skepticism of this proud
young Pharisee, and Saul enters
into Damascus not as the naughty
prosecutor, but as man trembling
and astonished at his own sin. He
spends three days shut in with his
own soul and God, not seeing, not
caring to eat, losing all conscious
ness of earth, but entering into COM
munion with God. BY Gods grace
the old life is pulled up by the
roots as it is displaced by the new
life in Christ Jesus.
iii. An Obedient Disciple (vv. 10
12).
Ananias was the Il am here,
Lord type of Christian to whom
the Lord can confidently commit
His important business. All we
know of him is what is contained
in this chapter. but it is very
beautiful and enviable record. God
is able to work directly on any hu-
man soul and accomplish His end
Gas He did with Saul on the Damas-
Gus Road, but His usual manner of
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31
Lesson for April 2

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permission
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31

working is through faithful human
agencies. One wonders how much
would be accomplished for God if
every Christian were as willing and
ready as was Ananias to do the
Lords bidding in seeking out and
helping a struggling soul. The
greatest of all Christian leaders, the
apostle Paul, was led out into his
life Of loyalty and service to Christ
by d humble layman. Repeatedly
Gods Word by precept and exam
pie stresses the vital importance of
personal work on the part of lay
men and women. The leaders of
Christian work during the coming
generation are now in the Sunday
School classes Of our churches, per-
haps in a little wayside chapel in
the country, in the village church,
in the mission or settlement house,
or in the great city church.
~. A Converted Brother (vv. IT.
l9).
The fears of Ananias that Saul
might still be worker of evil (v.
l3) are soon overcome by Gods
assurance that in the praying Saul
He had prepared for Himself "a
chosen vessel w. 15) to bear the
gospel to the Gentiles and to kings,
as well as to Israel.
1t is interesting to observe that
Saul knew nothing of that subtle
hypocrisy known as being "a secret
believer" for at once he made open
confession of his faith in baptism.
and "straig ightWay =" ached Christ
IN the syna gogues lat he is the
20 of God" ". 20).
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ODDS And ENDS

Police are searching for a thief
who uprooted and stole half an
acre Ct amJnG trees from the
orchard OF w. II. McPherrin near
Yuba City, Calf
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31

Thomas Childs: is. of London.
was paroled to his parents when
they testified he had stolen for
"40-year-old vampire" with whom
he was infatuated.
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31
ANNUAL MEETING TO BE
HELD IN NEW YORK, APRIL II

Plans for the annual meeting Of
the Southeastern Industrial Bank
ars, Inc, at the corporations
headquarters, 1907 X Street, New
York City, on April Il, were dis
cussed at recent meetings Of the
branch managers. The program
consists of a meeting of stockhold-
ers, reports to the board of direc-
tors and election Of officers. The
Southeastern Industrial Bankers
is the parent company Of 13 affiliat
ed companies in the District of
Columbia, Maryland Virginia and
West Virginia and includes the
Industrial Savings and Loan Co.,
Of this city
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31

In Philadelphia, Magistrate Eli
Myers put Mrs. Martan Bezera
under a $500 peace bond after her
husband complained: she weighs
1870 and | weigh 140. She's been
beating me up ever since we were
married II years ago"
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31

First offenders in the court of
Judge j. Z. Nimberly in Roseburg
Gre, are to be tahen Oh person
ally conduced tour of the Jail as
an object lesson. The Judge be
ieVes this a good method OF matt
ing criminal careers.
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-03-31

In her suit for divorce Mrs. Ma
bel AzernoW OF Worcester, Mass,
testified that for six years she and
her husband communicated only
by blackboard messages because
he refused to speak to her, al
though they occupied the same
house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Coronation Scot On
 Display In Hartford
Englands Latest Contribution to Railroad Engineer ing to Visit HartfOrd-Special Features Added

Midland & Scottish train, of stand ard design, was exhibited during its visit to this country in 1883. The Royal Scot was inspected by more than three million persons and 1t is expected this record will be broken in connection with the Coronation Scots visit.
 The exhibition train will consist of eight cars. Although it is nor- mally day train, carrying no sleep ing cars, for the tour and exhibition a first class sleeping car with 12 berths has been added, in order that the American public may see the latest in British sleeping car accommodations.
 TEe train as shown here will con- sist of three articulated twin sets of cars and two loose cars, the lat ter consisting of the sleeping car and club saloon. The exhibition tram will have 173 seats in addition to the berths. Excluding the loco- motive, it will weigh 262 tons, as against 289 tons for an equal num- Der of loose vehicles of standard construction.
 Beauty of Design
 The train is notable for its beauty Of design, new comforts and con- veniences and superior riding quail ities.
 The streamline locomotive which will haul the train is named "The Coronation" and is one of series of ten, identical in construction It has a working boiler pressure of 250 pounds per square inch and 4,0OO gallons of water. It is fired by hand. Headlight, side-f1ood lights, a bell, spark arrestor and automatic coupl- CTS have been added to this locomo- tive for its visit to the United States.
 In charge of the train will be Colonel K. R. N. Speir, who will be accompanied by R. A. Riddles, me- chanical and electrical engineer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Characterization of .sThe Kido is one

cnaraCCerlZdClOn OI ue hlu lS O1lC that will live in the annals of screendom.
 Audiences will be held spell bound as this rousing melodrama of the open spaces sweeps across the screen. It scores primarily as thrill ing entertainment, made memorable by superb acting by the star and the brilliant supporting cast.
 It is interesting to note that Gag ney is a dashing horseman, decked out in sombrero, buckskin jacket, high-heeled riding boots and with two Colt six-guns on his hips in- stead of one automatic slung under his armpit; but all of that can't hide the fact that he's essentially the same Cagney who thrilled you in many previous productions.
 Naturally, even Cagney alone could not make this Inn the thrilling entertainment it is, but he has all the aid that is necessary; a swell story and a swell supporting cast.
 Co-featuring the program will be the romantic and laugh-filled pie ture "Zaza" with Claudette Colbert in the starring role assisted by Her. bert Marshall and 8 host of other favoriteS.
 Attend the Strand and see all the big hits. Coming soon are "Gunga Din" Topper Takes Trip" "The Little Princess" and Huckleberry Finn"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Seymour

Ae@~es-
 fense may be punished by im- prisonment in the state prison for less than life and five jurors in any other case.
 SECTION 2. Alternate jurors shall be sworn separately from those constituting the regular panel, and the oaths to be admin istered shall be as follows: In civil causes, You solemnly swear that, if called upon to become member of the jury to determine this cause, you will well and truly try the issue or issues between the plaintiff and defendant, &C., cording to the evidence given you in court, and the laws of the state, and accordingly a true verdict give; your own counsel, and your fellows you will duly observe and keep, and you will speak nothing, to any one, of the business or matters you have in hand, but among yourselves, nor will you suffer any one to speak to you about the same, but in court, and when you are agreed upon any verdict, you will keep it secret un- til you deliver it up in court; so help you God"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

The Coronation Scot, Great Bri- tai,s,s brand new luxury streamliner, is to be on display at Hartford on April IA from 800 a. m. to 12:00 noon, according to an announce ment by A. H. Seaver, passenger traffic manager of The New Haven railroad, who is arranging the ex- hibition in Hartford.
 The train is to be one of the major foreign exhibits at the Worlds Fair in New York, beginning April 30.
 Latest Word
 The Coronation Scot, fresh from the builders, is a completely new train, having been brought over here last month as soon as it was finished and tested in England. The latest word in British engineering and design, it is the first of three trains scheduled to be operated daily between London and Glasgow by the London, Midland & Scottish Railway, the largest British rail- road It will make the trip of 401. 5 miles in six and one-half hours, in- c.uding a stop at Carlisle.
 Previous to being displayed at the Fair. it is making an exhibition tour of 3121 miles, during which t will visit 38 cities on the east and mid west. For the most part, these cities are not among those where the Royal Scot, another famous London,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
BOVINE PROBLEM SOLVED
POLI'S

Packed with musical, romantic and eye-filling thrills, is the picture sensation of the year, Broadway Serenade" now showing at the Loew Poli Theater.
 Unlike most films in the musical category, this one contains story which holds interest from the first scene until the fadeout. In brief, it is the tale of young married cou- pie, she a singer, he a composer pianist. AS a team they play most of New York's cheap night clubs until lucky break starts the girl climbing high on the ladder of mu- sical-comedy success. The boy is left behind to battle for recogni- tion as a composer and to master the jealousy which eventually breaks up the marriage. The story moves in two extremes of locale, .he glittering shoW-world of which the girl becomes part and the garrett room where her husband is strug- gling to bring himself a success of which she may be proud.
 Seldom has Jeanette Macdonald had better opportunity for both her dramatic and vocal abilities. For the first time since San Fran cisco" she carries the vocal honors singly. Her songs have been wisely selected to please diversified audi ences. There are favorites of the Gay Nineties, grand opera seIec- tions and dash of the days hit tunes. In each case the songs are set against colorful backgrounds.
 Lew Ayers, as Miss MacDonald's s composer-pianist husband, gets his best role to date. He is ideally suited for the part and turns in an out standing performance. He demon- strates why he has been able to leap to near stardom in a few short months. His performance is real, sincere, and tempered with a sym pathetic reserve which makes his teaming with the star one of the happiest combinations to date.
 Ian Hunter forms an interesting third point to the romantic triangles and comedy is split three ways be- tween hilarious Frank Morgan, as Broadway theatrical producer, and his two chorus-girl shadows, Vir- ginia Grey and Rita Johnson who battle to the death for his affec- tions. The second smash hit on the program is Society Lawyer" star ring Walter Pidgeon and Virginia Bruce with Leo Carrillo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
GLEN GRAY AT
 RITZ BALLROOM

Consistently at the pinnacle of dancers favors, Glen Gray and his Casa Loma orchestra who have been selected to play for the Easter Sun day, April 9th dance at the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport, have been together longer than an other or chestra-only recently they celebrat- ed their 9th birthday at the Waldrof Astoria, scene of ther latest success. They are heard on coast to coast networks. Kenny Sargent sings sweet songs; Pee Wee Hunt, offers hot numbers and tall, handsome Glen Gray is the leader. It is a CO., operative band with every member sharing the proceeds. Everyone will be in a gay mood, wearing their Easter finery, it will be Springtimes gayest event.
 On Saturday there will be a brief entertainment by Muriel Howe's Dancing school. Jimmy Dorsey brings his sax and his orchestra featuring Helen O'Connell Sunday, April 18th, and smiling Jimmie Lunceford comes there Sunday May 14th. Mccormack and Barry's anni- versary party takes place in April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Holy Cross Banquet
 Tickets Available

Tickets for the annual banquet of the Naugatuek Valley Club of Holy Cross College will be distrib- uted at a luncheon meeting of the alumni unit which is being held this noon at 12:30 in the Hotel Elton.
 John G. Gilmartin, chairman of the banquet committee, will report on the progress of the committee and will announce the names of those serving on the several com- mittees in charge of the event.
 Several speakers, including the Rev. Francis J. Dolan, s. J., Presi- dent of Holy Cross College, are scheduled to come to Waterbury for the banquet, which is being held on Wednesday evening, May 3, at the Hotel Elton.
 In charge of today's luncheon meeting are Dr. Joseph Reynold, Dr. A. Joseph Corey and William E. Guilfoile,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
best of all they are the songs you

best of all they are the songs you love.
 'Let Us Live" the second hit star ring Maureen O'Sullivan, Henry Fonda and Ralph Bellmay is re- garded as the story of the year. and will thrill you to your hearts content.
 AS an extra added feature the management presents Popeye the Sailor in his latest double length cartoon Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" filmed entirely in technicolor.
 Don't fail to see this great show. The celebration of Easter will not be complete until you have enjoyed this superb entertainment. Make a date to attend over the weekend.
 Undoubtedly the most impressive newcomer to the screen is John Garfield star of -Four Daughters who now returns to the State on Tuesday in his latest success "Black- wells Island". The film is based on the cleanup of New York's City city jail back in 1894 and is exciting from start to finish. Bob Hope and Martha Rave two outstanding fav- orites will be seen in the second big hit "Never Say Die"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
STATE

Easter greetings in the form of three big attractions were presented to capacity audiences attending the popular Warner Brothers State the- ater last evening.
 Theatergoers who have inpatient ly awaited Deanna Durbin's fifth consecutive hit Three Smart Girls Grow Up" were treated to screen en- tertainment that they will remember for months to come. This has been declared as the best and most elab- crate of Deanna's film ventures.
 Nan Grey and Helen Parrish are the other two smart girls" and Charles Winninger, Robert Cum- mings, William Lundigan and Ernest Cossart are among the other feat ured players.
 All in all here is a show not to be missed by anyone; the songs as sung by Deanna are among the highlights of the production and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
M'INTYRE'S BAND
 ATPARK SUNDAY
Henry Biagini to Be Fea- tured at CYO Dance FOl=
 lowing Evening

Two of the seasons biggest dance events are scheduled for the Ham, ilton park pavilion Easter Sunday and Monday nights. Sunday night the management of the park takes pleasure in presenting the popular Hal Mcintyre band, one of the out standing dance units in New Eng land. Hal Mcintyre himself, the originator of the outfit, is now 8 member of the famous Glenn Mil Ter crew with Russ Scheurer suc- ceeding him as baton weilder for the Mcintyre troupe. The orches- tra was a tremendous hit at Lake Compounce last summer. It will mark their first appearance at Hamilton park.
 Monday night April 10th, the pa- vilion will be the scene of the first annual Catholic Youth Organization Easter ball sponsored by the various O. Y. o. units of the city. Music for the affair will be furnished by one of the country,s outstanding radio and recording orchestras, Henry Biagini, in person, and his band. MT. Biagini is known as the creator of the Casa Loma band which he also directed for four years. The Biagini band comes to Waterbury direct from a six months engagement at the great Roseland ballroom in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Seymour

0CyuVuI
 In criminal causes, "You sol- emnly swear by the name of the ever-living God that, if called upon to become a member of the jury to determine this cause, you will, without respect of persons or favor of any man, we'll and truly try, and true deliverance make, between the state of Con- necticut and the prisoner at the bar, whom you shall have in charge, according to law and the evidence before you; your own counsel, and your fellows you will duly observe and keep; you will speak nothing, to any one, of the business or matters you have in hand, but among yourselves, nor will you suffer anyone to speak to you about the same, but in court; so help you God"
 SECTION 3. Alternate jurors shall not counsel or confer with the jurors on the regular panel as to any matters involved in the trial, unless they become a part of the regular panel as herein after provided. They shall at tend at all times upon trial of the cause. They shall be seated when the case is on trial with or near the jurors constituting the reg ular panel, with equal opportunity to see and hear all matters ad- duced in the trial of the case. If, before the case shall be committed to the jury, any juror shall, for any reason become unable to fur ther perform his duty, the court may excuse him, and if any juror shall be so excused or shall die, the court may order that the al- ternate juror if there be but one, or if more than one, that one shall be designated by lot to be drawn by the clerk, shall become a part of the regular panel and the trial shall then proceed as though such juror had been member of the regular panel from the time when it was begun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
STRAND

Performances this evening at the Warner Bros. Strand theater con- clude the engagement of "The Beachcomber" starring Charles Laughton; also Ronald Reagan in Secret Service of the Air"
 Tomorrow the Strand brings to theatergoers a giant Easter show headlined by "The Oklahoma Kid' starring James Cagney with Rose mary Lane Humphrey Bogart and Donald Crisp.
 Cagney who has long been recog- nized as the screens foremost ex- ponent of forceful action will be seen as you've never seen him before. His
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Preface To Alternate Juror BiH Written In Conspiracy Trial Here
First Selection of Sub- , stitute Jurors Featured
 Early Sessions

Terms of the newly enacted Con- a1ecticut alternate juror bill coin- eide almost exactly with the agree ments under which two alternates were selected to hear the Water bury conspiracy trial. The alternate juror bill, as adopted by the general assembly at the outset of it's seS- siOns, also provides for civil cases, although the oaths administered in civil matters differ from those pro- vided for criminal trials.
 Mrs. Viola Wheeler, 50, of Sey- mour and Woodford H. Apgar, 67, of New Haven, are the two alternates serving in the conspiracy trial. Their selection marked a new chapter in state legal history. Unless one or more of the regular panel become unable to serve, they will be ex- cused at the conclusion of the trial, before the deliberations start.
 The complete text of the alternate juror law is as follows:
 SECTION 1. In any civil or criminal prosecution to be tried to the jury in the superior court or any court of common pleas, if it shall appear to the court that the trial is likely to be protracted, the court may, in its discretion, direct, that, after jury of twelve men has been selected, one or two additional jurors shall be added to the jury panel, to be known as alternate jurors" Such alternate jurors shall have the same quali- fications and be selected and sub feet to the same extent as the jurors constituting the regular panel, provided, in any case when the court shall direct the selec- ton of alternate jurors, the num- Der of pre-emptory challenges al- lowed shall be as follows:
 In any civil action each party may pre-emptorily challenge five jurors; in any criminal prosecu- ton the state and the accused may each pre-emptorily challenge 30 jurors if the offense for which the accused is arraigned is punish able by death, 18 jurors if the 0ffense is punishable by life im- prisonment; ten jurors if the of-