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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19

Smell was going to build 4 new
'soIa sspouH IoJ smou
The news was of particular inn
portance at that time as 1t was
one of the first major mercantile
and building developments since
the slump In the nineties.
The new building with a front
of rs feet and three stories high
was quite a structure, measured
by standards Of that day. 1t was,
as Judge Smell said 1t would be,
one of the most modern store
buildings In the Northwest.
It was after the firm WAS set
tied in the new store that the
highway signs began to appear
from the Columbia river to the
Canadian border. The name Of
Tacoma never has been so promi-
nently displayed on the highway
since.
Moving into the modern build
ing seemed to give the business
. new impetus. That was due to
the fact that Tacoma was growing
and moving toward fulfillment Of
the promise OF 1889 and to the
fact that the members of the firm
were reaching out into the high
ways and byways for business.
The executive personnel has
changed since the days OF the
roadside sign boards, but under
the management Of Everett Smith,
Rhodes Bros. store IL still one of
the influences which brings bust
ness to Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19
FIRE REVEALS
BOYS SECRET

CANTON. o.-Headquarters Q.
the Purple X Secret Society
were damaged slightly by fire out
Fire Chief George Jacob thinks
the organization still can exist
In a vacant house Jacob found
some charred paper after an
alarm had been turned in. but also
uncovered membership list
Chief Thinker. Capt. Smokey and
Corporals Bony and Pewee.
There also was a primitive
bookkeeping system-but no dues
were entered" Chief Jacob said.
There was book Of black marks
against members who failed to
keep their pledges.
ct hated to reveal all this-oe-
cause I belonged to a similar or
ganization when I was kid
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19

One year before Washington be-
came q state the Methodiss were
talking about establishing a uni
versity somewhere on Puget Sound.
Energetic citizens of Tacoma were
trying to sell the church suthori-
ties on the idea that this was the
proper place for the school. c. B.
Wright, head OF the Northern Pa
cific, who had given St Lukes
Episcopal church and Annie Wright
seminary to the city. was inter-
ested in having the school In Ia
coma To one of his representa-
lives he wrote that Methodists
seemed to be very much in earnest
about starting a school and il they
would locate in Tacoma he would
give $4,000 in cash.
Tho Wright offer with sub
stantial contributions OF land
and cash by citizens Of Ia
coma settled the matter. The
committee appointed 10 choose
q location unanimously voted
for Tacoma. In the spring OF
1888 the University Of Puget
Sound, Tacoma, WA incor-
porated. The next year.
while the state constitutional
convention was in session ut
Olympia, the school opened In
. fine building ut South 24th
and J..
That was the beginning Of the
College of Puget Sound of today.
Though established under the aus
pices of the Methodist church. 1t
was more q Tacoma institution
than a denominational school.
The list of contributors whose
money established the splendid
plant at North 18th and Lawrence
includes representatives Of many
denominations.
The school, Of course, had the
ups and downs that attend any
enterprise of that character. Twice
it was proposed to move but Ia
coma met the emergency and kept
it here. Twenty-Five years ago
DR.. E. H. Todd. the present head,
became president and the school
was started on a program of ex-
pansion which has placed 1t in the
front rank among privately en-
lowed schools Of the country.
This year DIR. Todd an
nounces a further increase In
the schools activities. A $685.
900 gift from the Carnegie
Corporation for fine arts pro-
duction-music, art and drama
has opened the way to offer
courses In those branches sec
ond to none.
Particularly important is the an
nouncement that the Carnegie gift
has enabled the Conservatory Of
Music, John Paul Bennett, direc'
tor, to offer complete courses II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19
Pioneers Recall Road
Signs BY Rhodes -
Mercantile Company's History Reflects
Progress of Many Years

business district. A couple Of years
later they were in larger quarters
on the other side Of the street.
directly opposite the store In which
they had started about five years
previously.
Reporter Gets . TIP
Business kept on improving and
II was apparent that sooner or
later q larger store would be re-
quired. One day about rs years
ago. Scott Snyder. building In
spector, told Burns Poe. Times re-
porter, that II he would see Judge
william II. Smell he might get
good story. Burns did. and Judge
smell told him he was about to
let 4 contract for a modern retail
store on the corner OF C and 18th
to b occupied by Rhodes Bros.
II would be, said he, the most
modern retail store In the North
west.
Next thing was TO contact Henry
Rhodes. who admitted that the
story was true but thought 1t was
too early to say anything about It.
Something might happen to change
the plans, 70 why not wait while
and be sure7 To The Times. then
struggling for . foothold in Ia
coma. news was news when It was
new and not after the contractor
arrived with his teams and shovel
gang to make sthe excavation for
the new store. Henry was per-
suaded that It was good business
to spring the story and the next
day The Times carried on the front
page the announcement that Judge
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19

A new fireproof building in the
same block, but facing on J st..
was erected In 1915. an imposing
basic structure for the fine 800
bed institution which the same
Catholic sisterhood conducts today,
with Sister Philaberta in charge.
A new wing was completed in
1927. bringing the facilities to
their present capacity. and next
month the new ohildren's pediatric
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19

department Of 30 beds viii be
opened.
The Sisters Of st. Francis con-
duct a splendid nurses training
school in connection with the hos
pital.
The hospital has highest ratings
and is fully equipped for all gen.
eral hospital services. An open
staff insures the patient the best
available and surgical skill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19
College of Puget Sound
Territorial Product =
Incorporated in 1888, School Has
Attained National Recognition

public school music. Louis C.
wersen, supervisor Of music IN the
public schools here and nation-
ally known character in that field,
will direct the courses.
Also included in the eonserva-
tory work for this year will be
band and orchestra instruction as
well as voice and piano. Besides
Prof. Bennett and Mr.. Wersen'
the conservatory faculty includes
Leonard Jacobsen, d. Robert
Smith. Erick koker and Frank
Anarde.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19
new SERVICE
ATST.JOSEPH'S
Thirty Bed Children
Department To Be
Opened Soon

Back Of st. Joseph's hospital IN
Tacoma Ia q history reaching al
most 90 years.
The Sisters o; st. Francis found
cd the original hospital In 1891
and erected q fine building for
its day on the block between 18th
and 10th SITS. on the east side of
So. X ST.
This building has served for
many years as the nurses home
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-19

IA the statehood jubilee recalls
10 old timers incidents and events
81 the past 50 years. many Of them
yin remember the highway signs
scattered all over Western wash
ington--"All Roads Lead to Rhodes.
Tacoma" and then followed fig
urss indicating the distance. They
were placed at intervals on the
main highways and on some Of the
side roads. The signs proved to be
. convenience to travellers and .
smart piece Of advertising.
The signs began to appear soon
after Henry A. and William Rhodes
established the first Rhodes Bros
store In Tacoma = couple Of years
after Warrington territory be-
came = state. The first store was
On Broadway. then known ~ &C
street.. about In the middle Of the
block on the upper side between
Ninth and Eleventh.
On Advertisements ten tAst
- firm carried . csmplets
stock II glassware, cfeckeey,
-, coffee and spices. Those
Whe nled god tea and coffee
were Invited - trads there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Alexander To Speak
 At Baptist Meeting
Mems League to Hear Talk on New National Defense
 Program Next Monday Evening

Major Newton Alexander will de. vcribe the new national defense program at the meeting of the First Baptist Mems league uext Monday evening at the home of Charles R. Hine, 76 Lexington avenue.
 The Baptist primary teachers will hold a staff meeting at the home of Miss Ethelyn Nichols, next Tuesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Miss Nichols is director of religious education at the Baptist Church.
 The Baptist Intermediate teach CTS will hold a staff meeting at Miss Nichols home thls evening.
 Plans are being made for the Christmas pageant to be given Sum- day morning, December 24, as last year. The cast Is being made up ana rehearsals will commence soon.
 The B. Y. P. U. will resume their Sunday evening meetings, November 26, at 6 o'clock with Rabbi William P. Greenfield of Beth Fl Synagogue as the speaker.
 The board of deacons of the Bap- tist Church will meet next Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the church.
 The union Thanksgiving service will be in the First Methodist church November 30 at 9:30 a. m.
 Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pastor o the Bunker Hill Congregations Church, will conduct the discussion on "A Christian Course for thu Church in Time of War" next Wed. nesday evening at 8 o'clock. It wil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

Felteau, of 77 Campbell St., Fall River, Mass.
 "Seemed every time stopped over that pains ran all through my body, across my back. and down my legs These pains often kept me awake and I was up and down because l couldn't sleep. Vendol acted as a diuretic to my kidneys and relieved my constipation which was causing ali the suffering. My aches and pains were all due to this consti- patton, so they gradually passed oil and now I never have sign of them. I get restful sleep and feel wonderful all the time.'
 Vendol is made from extracts Of Roots and Herbs with Alkalines added for extra benefits, and relieves many troubles such as aches and pains, cramps, sore muscles, restless sleep, and other symptoms if caused by constipation. It is pleasant to take and prompt to act.
 All druggists sell vendol, and 1t is highly recommended here by Ap0th- ecaries Hall Co, 63 Bank St.. Rick mans Drug Sure, N. Main Si. Bristol; The Spooner Drug O., Oak vile; Naugatuck Drug O., & Don Ovan's Phcy. in Naugatuck; Lem' mon Phcy. in ThomastOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
LUTHER LEAGUE
 CHORUS COMING
Will Present One of Two Annual Concerts in
 This City

Continuing Its practice of pre-" sentine two concerts each year in the communities of western ana central Connecticut, the Hartford District Luther League Chorus VIII sing here next Sunday evening. This will be the fall concert of the choral union and will be sung in the First Congregational church of the city, through the courtesy of Dr. James E. Gregg and his congregation. All who desire to are welcome to at- tend this concert.
 The chorus is directed by the youthful Arthur Frantz of West Ha- ven and Hartford. who has studied music at Yale University and Is at present organist and choir director in Emanuel Lutheran church, Hart ford, Conn. Members of the chorus are choir members from the many churches of the Hartford district. The chorus members almost two hundred voices and it Is expected that the majority of them will be along next Sunday evening. Augus- tana Synod churches in Stamford Bridgeport. New Haven, West Ha- ven, Branford, Ansonia, Naugatuck Meriden, Middletown, Portland Cromwell. Hartford, Manchester New Britain, Forestville, Bristol. a' well as Zion Church of Waterbury will be represented in the chorus.
 Arrangements for the concert here have been made by Howard o. An. derson, president of the local Luther League, and Herbert J. Bohlin, al. rector of Zion Lutheran Choir, as. cisted by George Ericson. Car Thompson, John Brown, and others As the chorus will meet for rehear. sal in the First Congregations church on Sunday afternoon, ar. engagements are being made to serve coffee to them at Zion Lutheran church on Cherry street. Commit tees from the Luther League and tht Church Choir will take charge O. the serving, and will include amoni others Mrs. John Brown, Mrs George Howe, Doris Bragg, Char lotte Anderson, Malcolm Palmer and Arthur E. Johnson.
 The concert in the evening will b entirely sacred in nature and wi include the singing of composition of some of the greatest masters. A
 unusual feature of the concert wi
 be that the chorus will sing almos
 every number a capella, 1. e. withou accompaniment. Last spring tn chorus sang in Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

Tuesday, Nov. 21.-9:45 a. m. Cir Scout Leaders Meeting in the Work Room. ! p. m. MT. and Mrs. Clllp Badminton Group. 7:30 p. m. Re- hearsal for Dickens Christmas Carop in Davenport hall. 800 D. m. Miss and MT. Club in the Par Tor.
 wednesday, Nov. 22.-2 p. m' Church Aid Sewing meeting and tea. 6:30 D. m. Knights. 7:30 p. m. Sea scouts, Ship 2. 8 p. m. Alphia Nu Sorority. 9:p. m. Sea Scouts Gym period. ..,
 Thursday, Nov. 23.-9:45 a. m. Girl Scout Leaders meeting in the worE room. 2.30 p. m. Week day School of Religion. 400 p. m. Cubs. 6:3o D, m. Pilgrim Fellowship Basketball team. 500 p. m. Miss, MT ana Sorority Badminton Group. S:oo D. m. Mid-week service.
 Friday, Nov. 24.--4:00 D. m. Junior Choir rehearsal. 730 p. m. senior Choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m, Boy Scouts, Troop '. 8 p. m. Alphla Nu Sorority Barn Dance In DaVen' Dort hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

be the second of the inter-church conference and discussion group meetings which are planned dur ing Advent in the First Congrega- tional church.
 The last session of the Church. At-School will be held Sunday eve- ming, November 19. It Is important that all who have attended any ses- sion of the School should be pres ent at the last session. The lecture to the class on Religion and Health will be given by Dr. John H. Foster. The previous lectures have been from the standpoint of psychiatric medicine, and Dr. Foster will speak from the point of view of general medicine. At the last preiod-7:S0 o'clock--the speaker will be pr J Quinter Miller, Secretary of the | Connecticut Council of Churches and the Federal Council of Churches. He will have for his subject Christian Education in the Churches Across
 the Country" He has very chal. lenging report to bring from his ob.
 servation which extends from coas'
 to coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
AL DONAHUE TO
 PLAY PARK CITY
Rainbow Room Orchestra Makes Ritz Ballroom
 Debut Sunday
AL DoNAHUE AT RITZ SUNDAY

AL DONAHUE AT RITZ SUNDAY
 From Swank Bermudian Hotel in
 Bermuda to the highest night cup in the world, the still swankier Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller
 Center, Al Donahue has thrilled thousands with his smooth rhythms. He makes his first appearance at the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport Sunday, November 18th. With him will be dark haired Paula Kelly, handsome Phil Brito. Charlie Car roll, the Mickey Mouse of the Drums and Mickey Cielo crown prince or the trumpet. Crowned heads and the cream of American society have danced to debonair Al during ms engagements at such "class" spots as Sands Point Casino, the Casino at Mounte Carlo, Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans, New York's Waldori Astoria. Pleasure seekers on the ships plying the Eastern coast nave danced to Al Donahue units. There is dancing every Thursday and Sat urday at the Ritz with the Casa Rita orchestra. Sunday, November 261n brings worlds greatest saxophonist Jimmy Dorsey to the Ritz. Blonde Helen O'Connell and all the famous Dorsey musicians will all be there
 Thanksgiving musical hosts will be
 not so tiny, Tiny Hill who come' Thursday, November 30th, direc from midwest triumphs. Victol
 zembruski's Polish orchestra come
 to Ritz "Wednesday, November 2
 featuring cash prize Polka Contest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
follow These SIMPLE RULES

1. This contest Is open to every person with tho exception of em- ployees of this store and members of their families.
 2. Just name the Waterbury street represented by each of the pictures and mall or bring your solutions to our store before midnight sat- urday Nov. IS.
 8. Only ONE entry will be accept- cd from any person or family talk ing part in this contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
ELWELL SUNDAY
 CLUB SPEAKER
To Be Heard at Second < Congregational Church
 Tomorrow

William B. Elwell, vice principal at Crosby high school, will be the speaker at the Sunday Noon club in the chapel of the Second Con- gregational church Sunday at 1l:45 a. m. His subject wil lbe Nov That We're Here".
 The schedule of events at the Second Church next week follows:
 Sunday, Nov. 19.-9 a. m, Greek Orthodox Church Service in the Chapel. 10:30 a. m. Morning Wor- ship, Kindergarten Department 11:45 a. m. Church school, Daven- port Bible class, Sunday Noon club 4:30 D. m. Pilgrim Fellowship. 6:4t D. m. Intermediate Choir rehearsal 7:S0 D. m. Forum.
 Monday, Nov. 20.--4 p. m. Cir Scouts, Troop 3. p. m. Vikings Jr., 800 p. m. Vikings. 800 p. m Beta Chapter of Alpha Omega Fra | terfity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

TIT COSTS NOTHING FUN! There No and special kl training or education needed printed represents in Q picture
 below best described by to BOSTON NTTRE COMPANY amazing WIN YOUR of Inc n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Found Way To Relieve Pain

Describes how she suffered from backache and leg pains that often kent her awake nights until vendoi relieved constipation and acted as A diuretic to kidneys.
 "No one knws what suffering l endured until I took Vendol, and l wouldn't take anything for the re- lief 1t gave,' says Mrs. MalVina
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
NO RESPECT FOR THE AILING

Toledo (UP)-The bout between St. vincent's hospital and the star lings is a draw. City firemen have made two attempts with Roman candles to scare the birds from the trees surrounding the hospital. Some have fled, but some remain to disturb patients and visitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

Chaplain
 Heart, St. Margaret's, St. patfick's, Eardbenders, East End Community Club. st. Michael's Auxiliary. Jani- tors. fIibernian Auxiliary, Danny's Demons. Mrs. Healey's Henrys, St. Anthony's St. Mary Magdalen's. Royal Neighbors. City Yard, Elks. and teams explained by Mrs. John Grimm, Mrs. John Joyce, Michael Grout, Pen McDonough, Timrnie Shea, Charles Nardozzi.
 The tables of bridge, pinochle, bridge and whist are under the di- rection of Mrs. John Smith, Teresa Fleming, and Mrs. Joseph Delaney. Refreshments will be served after the card playing. The starting time is eight-thirty.
 Committee John Smith, chair-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas Church announce their ai1- nual card party for Friday evening, November 24th. One of the most irn+ portant social events of the parish the card party has been arranged this year on a mammoth scale. Set-back, forty-five, pinochle, whist and bridge have been arranged. Chairman John Smith has announced that thirty teams of setback and forty-five have answered to their names and that the card party will be one of the largest ever held in St. Thomas hall.
 Among others planning to attend are:
 St. Francis, St. Michael's, Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate, Sacred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17


 man; Charles Roller, Martin Crean Penheld McDonough, James Ofncer, Dennis Hickey, Robert Blacker, Ber- nard Burns, Charles Nardozzi, John Ruzinkovic, Edward Fitzgerald.
 Hostesses Mrs. John Smith, Miss Teresa Fleming, Mrs. Martin Crean, Mrs. Laurence Rogers, Mrs Edward Coughlin.
 Mattresses Marjorie Crean Matilda Scappini, Betty Burns, Rose mary Bolan, Mary Meega1, Irene Mongrandi, Mary Mongrandi, Marie Giordano, Marion Wolfe, Mary Rin- aldi.
 Oficers of the Society include; Thomas Foley, president; Christo. pher Grimm, vice-president; Edwart Coughlin, secretary; Bernard Burns treasurer, Charles Roller, marshal Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly, chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
ANNUAL FALL
 SUPPER HELD

The annual fall supper Of St' Johns Evangelical church on Cooke street was attended by more than 300 persons last night.
 The supper was sponsored ny the Ladies Aid society of the church, under the chairmanship or Mrs' Alexis Ahlbert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

General disorganization resulting from constant and rapid changes in administrative personnel has ois- rupted plans and caused marked drop in production of lumber m Russia in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

{. Tho Judges of this contest, Tn making their awards, will consider neatness, originality, legibility and promptness in addition to correct ness
 5. In case of ties. duplicate prizes the right to present additional prizes for originality.
 6. Any person by entering this contest agrees to abide by and to accept as final the decisions of the judges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

Lightning does more good than harm. Each year 1t produces tons of fixed nitrogen which greatly aids vegetation when added to the soil.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Insurance Shares Go
Moderately Lower
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16-Insurance
stocks in the New York City market
eased off slightly during the last
week, according to records compiled
by Holt, Rose & Troster.
The aggregate market value of 20
leading fire and casualty insurance
issues on October 13 was $6O5 $50, 900,
compared with SCOT ,656 900 at the
close of the previous week, a de-
crease of s2,1O6, 900, or OBS per cent.
The current average yield of the
20 issues is 3.79 per cent, compared
with yield of 3.78 per cent on
October g., The current market
value equals los times the reported
liquidating value, unchanged for the
week.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Potomac Power
September Sales
Top 1898 Total
Electricity Demand
Sets New Record
For Nine Months
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Demand for electricity in Wash
ington in September made a new
record for that month and brought
the total output for the first nine
months of this year far ahead of
the like period in 1888, according to
the latest reports from the Potomac
Electric Power Co. At the same
time, the output figures give further
supporting evidence of the present
steady improvement in business con-
ditions in the Capital.
The power company announces
total of 67,365, ,49S kilowatt- sales
in September, compared with 61,-
393,990 in the same month last year,
an increase of 5,971 SOB. or 9.73 per
cent. Sales were the highest of any
month this year except August, when
they crossed the II 100000 kilowatt-
hour mark
Kilowatt-hour sales in the first
nine months of this year not only
far exceeded the like period in 1888,
but vanquished all previous records
In any year. In every one of the
nine months, sales were substantially
ahead of the like month a year ago,
the comparisons being as follows: