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Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24
Stanford y. Parties Are
Easy Prey for Bandits

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL
1F.-The practice of campus police
men fashlighting petting parties is
driving romance off the campus of
Stanford university and out into the
neighborhood hills where couples be-
come the victims of petting party
bandits, according to protests now
being made by scores of goods.
An unusual number of these hold
ups has taken place recently, and
as the bandits rob the girls as well
as the men, it is the coed element
that has taken up the task of rem
edying the situation.
Stanford this year has only 500 CO.
eds against 5000 men students with
the results that the girls are dated
up almost every evening.
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24

The old saying that coming
events cast their shadows before,
is being illustrated by Oregon coun-
ties telling the state legislature they
cannot pay their share of the social
security budget for the next two
years. A lot Of good citizens over
the country have been wondering
when the bottom of the tax sock
would be reached. The shadow
cast 10y the Oregon counties will
lepgthen to other sections.
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24

The actions of the heads OF some
OF the worlds leading countries can
ONLY he described as childish. They
seek to impress the public with
their dignity. which their actions
contradict They are more like a
bunch of spoiled brats who thumb
their noses. stick their tongues out
and make catcalls at each other.
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24
Trapper Outruns COYOTE

LAYTON, OKLA.-John J. Pick
ems, who has trapped 70 coyotes in
the Wichita mountains wildlife ref
uge, spotted three-months-old coy
ote pup while driving through the
refuge. He chased it afoot for
half mile across rocky slopes be-
fore the tired animal lodged into a
rock crevice, Pickens pulled it out
by the tail,
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24
Your Stake In Railroads

The railroad problem has long
been in tine headlines. But it hash t
merely been there Just because
of the TACT that every phase of our
national economic life is affected
directly or indirectly bv railroad
prosperity and depression.
Are you a worker? Then it's
very likely that the continued exis-
tence of an expanding railrnad in
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24

The OZARK Mountain Hill Billies
the Worlds Most Beautiful
Girls Team. will play the Brow
ing Lions team on Tuesday.
March 18th. in the High School
Gym, PLAYING under strictly mems
rules. The craziest. coolest a.
traction in basketball.
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24
Bug in Ear 26 Years

HOPKINSVILLE, KY.-Somebody
literally must have put bug in
Mrs. Lizzie Metcalfe's ear 26 years
ago. A recent X-ray examination
revealed the insect in a good state
of preservation. Mrs. Metcalfe said
she had been having trouble with
her ear since 1912.
Glacier County chief., 1939-02-24
Colt RIMS Like Deer

OVID, N. Y.-"Whatisit" freak
colt that looks something like mule
and runs more like deer, frolics on
Leon c. Wickham's farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
LOCAL 'CELL|ST
 CONCERT GUEST
AdOlph Abbenante Fea- tured Tonight With Fed-
 eral Symphony Orch.

Waterbury music lovers will be interested, it is anticipated, in the announcement that Adolph Abben- ante, local 'cellist, will be featured as a guest soloist on the next con- cert program of the Bridgeport Federal Symphony orchestra, That unit of the WpA Federal Music project will present the second in It's mid-winter concert series We'd nesday evening ct the Central High school, Bridgeport, beginning ct 8:i5. MT. Abbenante will play the Haydn Concerto in D major for violoncello and orchestra.
 Anita Brookfeld, New Haven harpist, and Harald Kurts, New York flutist, will play the Mozart Con. certo for harp and flute with or chestral accompaniment. Schubert's Symphony No. In 0 major will be the orchestral offering for the even- ing with 0liere's Russian Sailors Dance" from "The Red Poppy" as c finale.
 Mir. Abbenante studied with Em- meran Stoeber, of New Haven, and later continued with Georges Mi- quelle, famous 'Cellist and teacher of Detroit. In the west he appeared as soloist with the Saginaw, Michi- gan Symphony orchestra and other organizations. He has been e mem- Der of the New Haven Symphony orchestra for the past three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
MISS VERA CURTIS
 GIVES LECTURE
Wagner's Opera, 'Rhein. gold' Analysed By For.
 mer Opera Singer

Miss Vera Curtis presented the second lecture in her series on the opera and her first in Richard Wag- ner's Ring of tho Nibelung group last night at Davenport Hall before an appreciative audience. In last nights lecture Miss Curtis, who for morly sang ct the Metropolitan in New York, analysed the prelude to the series "Das Rheingold" (The Rhine doid) which forms an intro- duction to the three operas that follow. and which carry out various phases o fthe Morse legends of those famous characters that lived above on and unde rthe earth. Tn these music dramas, Miss Curtis explained Wagner not only unfolds dramatic and fantastic tales but in them teaches great moral lessons each character or figure, whether it B Q gnome or c reptile, or such charac- ters as Wotan. god heaven and earth of war and wisom who gave one eye to drink Of tho fountain Of wisdomg FTeya or Frigg, or any Of the others who appear throughout the Ring,
 The remarkable part of the Wag- ner music dramas, Miss Curtis OK. plained, b that Wagner wrote tho librettos and the music, and in them tho orchestra carries throughout c leading motif associated with each character: forinstanee the musical theme identifies the character, and this leitmotif not only identifies and applies to the dramatic parsonage, but also to objects, as for instance the Rheingold, that beautiful treas. ure that figures in the opera under discussion; also orchestral motifs aeecntuate the ring of the Niebe- lungs, the clements such aS thunder and lightning, and 70 on.
 Miss Curtis followed her outline and description ofthe opera, with oil tho details as to stage setting and costuming, with an illustration of various passages the score. She sang portions of several, and on the piano played in c condensed form some of the most important motifs and passages. In this way tho speaker gave to her listeners c true picture Of the opera, which was highly instructive as well aS onter- taifiing. Next Monday night she will continue with "Die Walkure" tThe Valkyrie). The series in sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Art so- eiety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

son, Ruth M. Morin and Eleanor Collins.
 Hiilsdaie avenue, from Wacona avenue easterly, e3i .o0 feet; Thom- as R. dodburn, Ellen A.dodburn, William II. Myers, Margaret My CTS, Sadie c. Wheeler, Edward T. Kaliss, Violet c. Kaliss, M. An- toinette Larose, John II. Rainyilie, Rose M. Rainville, Jessie M. ADris- tol, Michael O'Dea, James c. Mc- drath, Agnes c. Mcdrath, Quen- ten e. quinn, Mildred E, Watts, Mary c. Nevis, Christopher J. Owens, Carl E LaFevre, Cell Lac Feyre, Edward c. Flynn, Margaret M. Flynn, Adolph J. Krieger, Olga Kriegcr. Loretta P. D'Vileskis. Hafs old L. MeCaToll, Katherine II. Me- Carroll.
 Routine Business
 Other matters on which the board took action were: postponeinent Of payment of c water bill by Be. linda Denegri. of i6 Camp street; instruction to the engineering de- partment to investigate claim by Julia A. Eiinor, of ii63 South Main street that she had been improperly billed for Q water connection; defer mont for two weeks of dispute over c water course problem involvs ing II. J. Delaney, Of oakville ave- nuc. and David w. stoddard, Of Bunker Hill avenue; and postpone. ment for consideration Of an engi- neering department recommenda- ton that c bill for new sanitary sewer and new water service con. nection against Anna D. Flannefy of Baldwin street Do deferred until the land b used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

. pr. P. l.. Palomba, member of one of Waterbury's best known families, opened his office for the practice of optometry today at l00 Bank street, Room 3. Dr. Palomba Is very well known in Waterbury. A native of the city, he was graduated from Duggan grammar school and Crosby High school. He continued his education at Fordham university and was awarded his professional degree from the Massachusetts College of Optometry.
 During his school and colle- glate days, Dr. Palomba enjoyed high scholastic standing. His rec turn to his native city for the practice of optometry Is viewed with interest by his many friends. Scores of messages of congratula- tions and best wishes for success marked the opening day of his practice here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
LegislatiUe Notes


 Hartford, Feb. 1.-The Demo- cratic State Central committee has opened permanent headquar- ters in this city. with Miss Kath- erine Quinn of West Hartford ai office manager. A paid party Sec-' retary is also to Do appointed. With tho post expected to 90 to Philip Hewes of Pennington.
 Atty. Frederick Smediey of Wa terbury has registered with the secretary of state as lobbyist for the Waterbury chapter of the Connecticut Merit System Asso- ciatlon, Inc. He will appear in favor of the Waterbury merit sys- tenn bill and other measures.
 Rep. Daniel Mahaney said today he has received hundreds of lets ters from teachers about the state opposing Gov. Baldwins plan for the closing Of state teachers cole ieges ct New Haven and Willi- mantle and the eurtailment Of state educational services.
 Waterbury legislators have rc. celved letters from Davis & Nye, Brass City stationcrs, protestlng against the estates policy In buys ing much of its stationery outside Of Connecticut and having much of It's printing done at the Weth- ersfield pcnitentiary and the Con- nectlcut state rcformatory at Cheshire.
 The bill allowing tho City of Bridgeport to issue $2,4b0,000 worth of refunding bonds was unopposed yesterday at c hearing before the finance committee, Mayor Jasper McLovy spoke in favor of the measure.
 Francis Harrington, executive secretary Of the State Teachers association, charged yesterday that a Bridgeport bill placing the teachers of that city under the regular classified list in the civil service system had been slipped" in" on the legislative calendar. The calendar yesterday disclosed that the bill will Dc given . hear ing before the cities and boroughs committee Thursday afternoon. Mir. Harrington declared that the public did not have sufficient nos tice Of the hearing and claimed that copies Of the bill were not available for study.
 Atty. Prank Daley, of Branford. who has c number of relatives in this city, has been nominated for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

any service the taxpayers Seek anu would cooperate in every way pos sible.
 Assessments Held Up
 Result of this was the arrange ment whereby sewer assessments on both the assortment of streets involved two weeks ago and Q new section last night were not ordered laid. The matter of the boards right to defer longer the laying of the assessments will be referred to the corporation counsel.
 It was remarked, however, that the controller likely will hold up payments to crews of WPA labor now engaged in sewer work unless return from the assessments keeps 0 balance in the fund.
 Meanwhile, c bill Is pending in the General Assembly which would provide relief for the residents of those streets where the assessments are to be laid. It calls for defer ring of the payment for Q year and an abatement from s2.50 front foot to $i, alleging that WPA labor means double taxation, in one sense of the taxpayers obligation.
 Up To Aldermen
 Sentiment of the board mem- bers was that the works board lacked power to defer laying of the assessment and informal consider ation of the problem resulted in general agreement that the board of aldermen must undertake any support of the taxpayers bill before the legislature as proper function of the premier city board. The group which appeared last night plans attending the aldernanic meeting Monday night.
 James McOrath, Of e2 Hinsdalo avenue, again was spokesman for the taxpayers reiterating his plea to "save the homes" of those per- sons in the locality subject to the sewer assessment by deferring pay- ment. abating the rate. He cited eases where some homo owners are Threatened with loss of their homes because "taxes fall due now and the conditions in the factories arc worse we're only working part time."
 Praise and Doubts
 At tho conclusion of the meeting Mir Mcdrath praised the works board for It's cooperation and, just as the meeting was about to ad- journ, the gathering of East End residents gave audible appreciation to tho commission for It's deferring of action, although some of the commissioners questioned tho tho boards power to defer the sewer assessment laying longer. The delegation from Riverside and Bank streets, seeking report on progress of plans for c layout Of tho Naugatuek River to protect property from flooding, heard that the plans arc gathering form. The intercourse between the commission, city engineering officials and the delegation was affliablc.
 The location Of streets involved at last nights hearing and those expressing opposition follow;
 southwick' avenue. from Wacona avenue easterly, bbi.43 feet; Ray- mond W. Fenn, William H. Cronin, Mary K. Cronin, Leslie W. Young, Lawrence T. Young, William II. Nelson, Frederick A. dreen, Eliza- beth A. Green, Josephine Q. Car- mody, Della E. Hebert, Joseph J. synkeweez. Elvin 8. Leonard. Carl A. Jacobson, M. Catherine Jaeob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
Relief Anticipated On
 Sewer Assessments
Board of Works Act in Delaying Payments May Upset
 WPA Program; Legislature May Assist

Although Controller Sherwood L. Rowland's expect ancy of $00000 in assessments was made an issue at last nights meeting of the Board of Public Works pet
 oners from the East End were offered every cooperation in their attempt to obtain moratorium of payment Works commissioners their spokesmen, Robert J. Mccormack Joseph H. Lawlor James A. Phelan and Albert Loefer agreed that the board in entire accord with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
PRUNEs AND RAIsINs CLASH

San Jose, Gal. (UP)-California always has an excess production of pruncs and welcomes any sug- gestion that will dispose Of them. The last one comes from the Cali' fornia Dried Fruit Research Bureau, which has found, that chopped prunes improve the texture and richness Of mincemeat, without. however, reducing tho amount Of raisins-as California also has raisins to sell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
TEMPERANCE UNIT
 MEETS SATURDAY

Norman Farnioff, Of Waterbury, will preside at the mid-year rally of tho Connecticut Youths Tenn perance Council at the First Con- gregational church, East Hartford Saturday,
 Miss Virginia Mowbray and Doug- las Way will take part in 6 gold medal speaking contest which s part Of the afternoon program.
 4 three act play presented by the West Hartford council will follow c chicken dinner at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Urgent requests prompted paragraph dealing with the dongS of former WATR We're all Hartford with Wilcox WrIC oil Bayek Harvey Olsen wDRc WHIT Down in New London Don Ford doing well WNLC thank and Bill Elliott still the wcc customers To complete there's Wayne with VERY W0RC Worcester Just drop limo and I'll put sleuth his ual,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

gan in last Fridays Democrat and if you have them all, here's the next move, List the names In any way you prefer, telling any interesting fact you may know about each band leader, and either mail or bring your entry to me at station WATR so that it's in my hands not later than Friday noon
 To the author of the most original and accurate entry will go the Tommy Dorsey tickets, and to the next two in line will go recent Dorsey record- ing It's not absolutely necessary to name all five
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

orchestral w b gwen to thoSe who employees of the radio station the decision the judges must be regarded as final Tonghts probably trouble than far
 we'll known arranger as well as an orchestra leader Ills band he recently made recordings Bubd including swing mens Lan and Aud Lang Syne So let's have those entries the announcement of the win Saturday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

sThe Silver Meteor departure SeAboard Railways shiny station the grounds of the New will described for WATR Mutual listeners tomow morning the Obser streamner with Grover Whaen other dges speaking Mutuas right the spot when comes to specai events broadcasng
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES
Dial Doings
By JIM PARKER

Hare orchestra leader the series I'm asking paders of this column identify they'd like compete for pair of kest tickets Doses Orchestra at Hamilton Park this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Glad to hear that March of Time" returns to the this Friday 9S0 to 000 The pioneer dramaSaon employs no less than 400 individual news worldwide cable service eight Lawrence Tbbet to The Circle this Sunday Cary Grant, will be however Bob Montgomery Josephine Hutchinson Count of Monte co on Lux Radio night considered ideal radio material,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Edward begins his series of WATR reporting the State Legislature He'll be heard five Tuesday through Friday, New Engnds avore dance orchess for frequent angs Jack Fishers orchestra broadcasng from Bostons finer restaurants will be heard night a 76
 The Pine Valley Drlfers fresh from their triumph at Watcr Birthday Ball celebration will present their regular Wednesday broadcast WATR tonight at g6 Miles "A Martin series rcet for WATR listeners Lent More Q n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
Dance Music Tonight

Dance muslc Tonlght
 S,AS-wATR, Tommy Dorcey.
 s,4S--WABC, Enoch Light. 7.lS.-wATR, Jimmy Walsh. 7:S0-WJZ. Horace Heidt. sSo-wEAF-WTIC, Tommy Dorsey, o,lb-WoR, Jack Renard. 9.S0-WoR, Larry Clinton.
 lo,Oo-wEAr . WTIc, Kay Kyser.,
 il,oo-WEAF, Johnny Messner.
 ll,05-WJz, Gray Gordon.
 li,i5-WoR Joe venuti, WABC George Hamilton. ll,S0-WEAF, Chick Webbj WIZ, Charlie Barnettj WoR, Larry Funk; WABC, Jackie Heller. Classical Music Tonight s,00-WoR, Carlo Morelli, baritone.
 ii;s0-WTIC. Meiody Strings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

the judgeship Of the Branford town court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Dtlmg around tonight Washington WATR Mutual a zoo Jim MWams Ass,it geography CBs a 730 Busters tonight Wednesday, will reveal the tale of modern Fgn who trained
 Into life of crime for ten dollars week This too k a Hobbies dealing with woodpeeker nurseries will be described Eman Hobby Lobby NDc- Blue s9o Tommy Dorsey ghghs tho clambake Seven n
 
 Fred Allen with under his belt veS up the old Town Hall interviewing opening Health Farm the air with his musical class after tho vhogt vacation brought fight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Jim Parker May compliment you your interesting eol- a Admrer glad consideration baritone Nelson EddyT R. m Eddy who'll mention In this column. will hi during his vacation from the sunday night variety hourl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

At a hearing before the judiciary
 committee yesterday afternoon, there was no opposition voiced to . bill which would empower the governor to appoint two addi- tional judges to the superior court. Judicial schedules have been up- set aIl during the past year be- cause of the Waterbury and Merit Parkway investigations and trials.
Evening star., 1939-11-21

refer the applicants to the appro-
pirate r. r. G. ONCE.
The r. r. G. always tries to find
way to make-not to decline-a
loan. The necessity for its under
standing Of all types of applica-
tions Is illustrated by the fact that
loans have been approved for almost
every type of business including
sponge gathering in Florida, salmon
fishing in Alaska, coal mining in
Pennsylvania, cattle raising in Ver-
mont and fruit processing in Cali
fornia.
r. F. C.'s Balance Sheet.
There has been some conjecture
concerning the losses r. F. c. may
suffer. 1t Is pleasure to report
that the corporation already has
collected more than three-fourths of
its disbursed loans. 1t has paid its
own way without appropriation,
including its operating expenses and
interest on the money its has bor-
rowed. In addition reserve fund
has been created which 1t is believed
by the directors will be sufficient to
absorb all probable losses. Although
r. F. C. has not been unmindful of
the economic purposes for which it
was established, it has striven con-
stantly to prevent the dissipation of
the public monies intrusted to it.
1t must be emphasized that in
making business loans the r. F. G..
embarked upon a novel venture.
Long-term loans for business enter
prises were, in private financing, the
exception rather than the rule. Yet
there is real demand and necessity
for this type of loan. More than
400, 900 small businesses form the
mainstay of thousands of average
American communities. Many of
these are the nucleus of an entire
village and when their operations
cease the effect upon the prosperity
Evening star., 1939-11-21

Of tbs whole community is disas-
trous. Investigation reveals that the
foremost enemy to the success of a
business Is an inadequate flow Of
credit.
The two elements-credit and
working capital-are essential to
provide means for purchasing
needed equipment, assuring plant
modernization and permitting busi-
ness expansion and promotion.
Thus, to aid small business to
exist and thrive, r. F. c. stands by
as an emergency financing agency
to stimulate and encourage private
lending and, when that lending will
not meet legitimate credit demands,
r. F.. G. will make available to bor-
rowers the necessary funds. There
is no desire on the part of Govern
ment to impose its services upon
the public. Yet, when in spite of
every effort to encourage private
lenders to meet the demands of
sound business these lenders are
unable or unwilling to do the job,
there is no alternative.
The r. F. c. has had a far-reach-
ing effect upon the economic and
social life of the Nation. This end
has been achieved In a tangible
sense by the disbursement of funds.
Intangibly 1t has been achieved by
fostering the assurance that If pri-
vate capital fails to perform its
normal credit function, the R. F. c.
is omnipresent ready and able to
lend a helping hand.
The R. F. G. performs varied
function. It provides a source of
credit at reasonable rates for de-
serving applicants. 1t promotes
universal credit stability. It in
spires widespread public confidence
It UNDERWRITERS the business future
of America.
Evening star., 1939-11-21

into small business enterprises. The
first type is referred to as an "im-
mediate participation" Here either
the bank or the corporation makes
the loan and the other purchases q
specified percentage thereof. The
bank and the r. F. G. share ratably
in the security and in repayments.
The second type is the deferred
participation" commonly known as
a "take-out" agreement. It con-
templates the disbursement of the
loan by the local bank and the exc
cution by r. F. c. of a guaranty
covering certain percentage of
the loan. The charge to the bank
for this guaranty or insurance
ranges from one-half to / per
cent depending upon the percent
age of risk the bank is willing to
assume. This results in normal
net yield of not less than per cent
per annum which all will agree is a
very satisfactory return upon a
a Government guaranteed obliga-
ton. This deferred participation,
or insurance plan, assures the bank
Of liquid investment.
Should Attract Banks.
Such program should be par
ticularly attractive to local banks
seeking sound investment outlet
for excess cash reserves. While
there has been increased activity
in participation loans during the
last year, the response is still far
below that which existing conditions
would appear to warrant. From the
standpoint of investment, local
banks not already familiar with the
R. F. C's participation program
might find it good business to in
vestigate its possibilities.
OF course, some loans which ap-
pear sound from a long-term point
of view are undesirable to a bank