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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
CLEARING WORK PROGRESSES
ON COLUMBIA BANK

The reclamation bureau disclosed
that 493 acres Of land in the reser-
voir area above Grand Coulee dam
had been slashed and piled for burn
ing.
Four hundred acres are near Peach
'lnd Hawk creek, SO ON the right
bank of the Columbia near Peach and
40 acres in the vicinity of Lincoln.
Construction Of the second WPA
camp to be used in the clearing work
has been started a mile downstream
from Hellgate, which is % miles
downstream from Lincoln and 21a
miles upstream from the Keller Ferry.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
R. T. HARGREAVES
DIES SUDDENLY

DR.. R. T. Hargreaves, ga, president
of the Eastern Washington College Of
Education at Cheney, died at tie
Deaconess hospital, Spokane, Monday
ut 1:45, following stroke last week.
DIR. Hargreaves was well know n
here and highly esteemed by all who
Fnew him. He addressed the 1928
graduating class of the Almira high
school and has on many occasions in
previous years been speaker at com
mencement exercises here.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
NOTED SPEAKER HERE

DR.. Luther S. H. Gable, of Chicago
will present in National Assemblies
Program, 'The Astounding Story OF
Radium,' - in the high school auditor
ium, Monday, sponsored by the Coulee
City Womens club.
DR.. Gable will describe the refining
of the precious metal, and will en-
phasize the great commercial possibil-
tiles of Harvesting atomic energy and
opening an entirely new source of
power through the magic key of ra-
dunn.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
HartIine News

HARTLINE Especially The pinochle
party sponsored by the PIT. A. Thurs
day night drew a large crowd, 80 be-
ing present. High honors were won by
Mrs Fred Arlt and H. H. Boyer. Con-
ISOLATION by Mrs. Roy Brown and b. F.
Jolly. Door prize by Mrs. Oscar Doane
Of Almira. Cake and coffee was serv-
ed. Another party is scheduled for
Thursday night in the Schrock hall.
Pat Kane Jr., Ed Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Connie Becker and D. E. Under
wood attended the Grange play at
Ruff Saturday night.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wendall Jen-
sen at the Wilbur hospital Monday,
a son.
x SO. voted at the school election Sat-
urday. H. H. Boyer received IS votes
and Russell Sieg IS.
The Weekly Bridge club was enter
tanned by Mrs. L. w. Higgenbotham
Friday afternoon, with 8 tables in
play. High honors went to Mrs. Mar
tin, second to Mrs. W. Carolus, conso-
lation to Mrs. l.. L. Friedrich. A de-
licious lunch was served by the hostess
Mr.. and Mrs. Connie Becker made
a business TRIP to Odessa Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Wosoba was dinner
guest of her sister, Mrs. Josephine
volk, Sunday.
The "Galloping Gals'' were guests
at the Ole Fletten, Mrs. Carson and
L. w. Higginbotham homes the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Higginbotham
made business trip to Almira Sat
urday.
Mrs. Fred Arlt and Mrs. Jake
Schmidt attended Lutheran Aid at the
Dam Thursday.
Mart Bishop Of Plummer, Idaho, is
here visiting relatives and old-time
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs, T. E. Jenkins of
Ephrata were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Ira Evans Saturday.
Mrs. Chris Evers and Mrs Claude
Harold are patients at the Wilbur hos
pital.
Chris Evers, while working on his
tractor, had the misfortune of getting
his little fingernail torn off.
Jas. Barber Of Coulee City was a
Hartline caller Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. o. w. Harmon Of
Wilbur visited at the j. W. Harmon
home Sunday.
Mrs. ODDS Higgenbothamb and Mrs.
George Higgenbotham made bust
ness trip to Almira Tuesday.
The Lutheran Aid was entertained
by Mrs. Connie Becker last Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Underwood
and son Jim Jr, were clock dinner
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Kephart
of Coulee Center Monday
Mrs. Hutton returned home Sunday
from an extended visit at Davenport
and Spokane.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Evers were Will
bur business callers Monday.
The Methodist Aid was entertained
by Mrs. R. E. Carey at her home
Thursday afternoon.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
JUNIOR PROM APRIL 1

Orley Armstrong and his Rhythm
Masters, one of Spokane's better
bands, has been engaged by the Junior
class to play at their Prom, April /.
Armstrong and his orchestra is being
featured in Spokane nightly and it
was only a stroke of good luck that
made them available at this time. AL
ways colorful occasion, the Prom
promises to be ever the more so, as
the Juniors are sparing no expense
to make it so.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
SCHOOL VOTE ABOVE NORMAL

The election to select two members
Of the school board, held last Satur-
day, drew larger than average mum.
Der of voters to the polls for such an
occasion, with 121 ballots being cast
Jim Jess and G. R. Spurbeck were
chosen, the former being unopposed
while Spurbeck defeated Mrs. Allene
Glessing by the close margin of II
votes.
John Gill, H. L. Davidson and Ray
Croft served on the election board.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
WINS oRAToRIcAL CONTEST

The Sophomore English class has re-
Gently finished an oratorical contest
The subject for the orations was
Americanism'', or any phase of it.
The finals were held in the assembly
Wednesday between Elmo Brown and
Betty Nelson. Elmo was awarded the
prize of $1.00 cash as winner.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
SUBS MAILED

Subscription statements were mail
ed to delinquent subscribers of the
Dispatch this week. Your cooperation
Ill bringing these to date will be
heartily appreciated, and the revenue
from them warmly welcomed.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
DIVIDE LICENSE FEE

OLYMPIA-Under bill given leg
islative approval 20 cents from every
drivers license fee would go to the
state park fund, thus assuring contin
uance Of the parks program and the
continuance of civilian conservation
corps cooperating in the parks devel-
opmentt
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09

Winter seems to be releasing the
Big Bend country with reluctant
grasp. Nearly as much snow has fallen
during the past week as had previous
~ been recorded throughout the rest
Of the winter months.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
ATTENDS TOURNAMENT

Coach R. l.. Woodhouse attended
the North Central basketball tourna-
1hent in Wenatchee last weekend, in
which Grand Coulee won first place
and Mason City second place.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
RETURNS FROM SEATTLE

Mrs. H. w. Pyles returned to her
home here Tuesday morning from
Seattle, where she underwent an op-
Grafton on her eyes. We are glad to re-
port that Mrs. Pyles is recovering
nicely.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
!. : DO
q YOU
KNOW?
sy Washington s,oie Progress. commi..lea

Sy Washington Ssofe Progress commisstoe
Biologists claim that Mt. Rainier,
which is now 14,40S feet high, once
was 10000 feet in height, before vol
canic activity blew off the top.
First white man to view the noun
tain was Capt. George Vancouver OF
the Royal British Navy, in 1892, who
named 1t Rainier, in honor of his close
friend, Admiral Peter Rainier
The peak is the third highest In
the United States. Mt. Whitney, Cali.
fornia, is 81 feet higher Mt. Ebert,
Colorado, is IL feet higher.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09

Harry Fulton of Basin City has
taken delivery of trailer construct
ed in the workshop of Jim s Chevro.
let Service.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday School, 10000 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting, $3.50 p. m.
Evening Praise, 1880 p. m.
All are Welcome.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-03-09
GRACE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
B. p. Wilson, pastor

B. P. Wilson, pastor
sunday School, 1000 a. m.
Morning Worship, 11:OO a. m.
Young People, GAS p. m.
Evangelistic Service, 7:45 p. m.
Tuesday: Prayer Meeting, 7:45 p. n
Thursday; Bible Study, 1880 p. n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
YOUTHS HELD FOR
 SUPERIOR COURT
Charged With Theft of Two Automobiles; Went
 Just for a Ride

Plea that they took two cars "just for 6 ride" failed to impress Theobald E. Conway in City Court today with the result that two youths were bound over to the next term of superior court and held in bonds of $1 900 each.
 The youths Michael Syrotchen. 19, of 677 South Main street, and Charles Nichols, 18. of 337 South Main street, were nabbed by Pa trolman Edward Foley of the South ,ington police near the bottom of Southington mountain Sunday night, after they had abandoned the two cars in driveway.
 The automobiles were stolen from Harold Brown, of 479 West Main street, and Samuel Langston, of Northfield avenue. Pleas to change the charge to taking the automo- piles without permission also failed. Nichols was represented by Attor- ney George Lynch, while Attorney Fred Bauby defended Syrotchen.
 Two cases of non-support were continued as follows: Bernard Fs- vara, AS, of 3l Meadow street, Sept. l6: and Louis Canelli, 43, of 45 North Main street, Sept. 20.
 A continuance until Sept. 27 was granted to Herman Goldman. of New York City, charged with abandonment of his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Cause Of Oil Burner Explosion Remains Undetermined
No Action Taken On
 Purchasing Agent
Mayor Awaits Official Ruling on Legality of Changes;
 More Dismissals Loom in Street, Water Depts.

be more than one alderman on these boards. ~
 Mayor Perriello denied having been responsible for the change in the purchasing agent resolution pushed through by the Republican aldermen Monday night. The resolu- tion originally called for the ap- pointment of Charles c. Foster, who was dismissed from the post by Con- troller Martin Sweeney, but when offered, simply empowered him to name the purchasing agent.
 Bad feeling continued in the Re- publican ranks over the unexpected move. made Monday night whereby Alderman Fenton Niver was elected vice president. His name was offered by Alderman Frank Varanelli, who was attending his first meeting, as an appointee of the mayor. Repub- lican aldermen protested after the meeting that they had not known the matter was coming up.
 The mayor denies that he had any part in the surprise maneuver. AL derman c. Arthur DuBois, Repub- lican, one of those taken by surprise, was reported to have threatened his resignation from the board. How ever he has denied any such inten- tion.
 The aldermanic resolution con- corning the purchasing agent is claimed by the Democrats to be H. legal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
MINISTER'S ELECT
 SCHOOL CHAIRMAN
Rev. James Phillips to Take Over Duties of Rev.
 William Brewster

The first fall meeting of the Wa 'terbury Ministers Association was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Frederick s. Chase, Middlebury. Rev. James H. Phillips. associate pas tor of the First Congregational church, was elected chairman of the committee on the week day schools of religious education to succeed Rev. William Brewster, of St. Johns Episcopal church, who has taken up his duties as rector of a church in Belmont, Mass.
 Rev. William H. McCance, of the Middlebury Congregational church, was elected secretary-treasurer of the association, filling the vacancy created by Rev. Clement Walsh. for- merlv of St. Johns Episcopal church. Mir. McCance's term will be for a year.
 Rev. Oscar Locke, of Oakv.lle, was named chairman of the nominating committee to present a slate of new officers. except secretary treasurer. at the next meeting. Oct. 10. Rev. David P. Gaines and Rev. Conner Lewis are on the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13

Mayor Patrick M. Perriello today said that more dismissals in the de- partment of streets, water and sew CTS would be made as soon as Acting Superintendent Herbert Scott-Smith completes a survey of the depart ment personnel. The resignation of one employe was received today, bringing to 9 the number of street department employees taken from the payroll in the last two days. The resignation was that of James Moran, laborer.
 He has not yet received any copy of the aldermanic resolution empow- ering him to name the city purchas- ing agent, the mayor said, and he will not act until he has received it and discussed it with Corporation Counsel Vincent Scully.
 The mayor said he is awaiting a ruling on the status of Alderman Charles P. Sciullo as a member of the police and fire boards, to which posts he was appointed by Mayor Frank Hayes shortly before the lat ter's resignation. The question at issue is whether or not there can
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Priests Residence
 In Mid ddlebury Badly ! Damaged Yesterday
Local Fire Authorities. Join State Police in Probing Oil Burner Blast-Two Injured Property
 Damage Placed at $5,0O0

in Middlebury. Father Kennedy is pastor of the Church of St. John of the Cross.
 Cause of the blast remained a mystery today, according to Marshal Den Lahey who investigated togeth- CT with state police.
 Injured were John Anderson, 52, of 135 Highland avenue, Waterbury, an employe of the M. J. Daly & Sens; and l ather Kennedy's maid, Katrinka Groupp. The priest was out when the blast occurred. Y. Roof Raised Fortunately for Anderson, who was working at the burner, the ex- plosion followed the line of least re- sistance; raising the second floor roof on the east side several inches and causing widespread damage within the house. Anderson was blown back against the wall and burned about the face and hands. He was reported in good" condi- ton at~the Waterbury hospital to- day. Miss Groupp, who was ironing in the kitchen when the oil burner went off" was slightly burned, her injuries requiring no professional treatment.
 Anderson was working at the fur mace for the Daly company after Father Kennedy discovered earlier in the day that the burner was out of order. He then called the Daly firm.
 Smothered Flames
 The uprooted second floor roof, smashed windows, turned over chairs, torn up floor around the liv- ing room fireplace. broken doors, and loosened foundations and par titions were evidence of the force of the explosion. Bremen respond- ing from Bunker Hills station had little to do as the fire was already almost extinguished when they ar- rived. Anderson, almost immediately recovering from the shock of the blast which threw him against the cellar wall, noticed newspapers burn- ing in a corner and put out the blaze with buckets of water.
 It was a moot point today wbeth- e. the explosion was caused by ex- cessive oil or a leakage of gas in the boiler. Assisting Marshal Lahey in the investigation were Lieut. Eugene Legge. Sergt. Victor J. Clarke and Trooper Maurice Purcell of the Bea- con Falls barracks.
 Joseph Daly of the Daly firm, took Anderson to the hospital.
 Father Kennedy is native of Wa terbury, his home being on South street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
SQUALLS COMES
 UP, SINKS AGAIN
Stern Drops Back as Sub Appears = Forced to
 Lower Whole Craft

Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 13 - (UP) - The sunken submarine Squalus with its cargo of 26 dead men was lifted to the surface by navy salvagers today but later re- turned 90 feet to the bottom because of faulty balance. It was the second time that salvagerS had been forced to lower the submersible to the bot tom again after surfacing it. Navy officials said efforts would be made to further de-water the Squalus and that a new surfacing- attempt would be made later today.
 Since it was estimated that the de-watering operat tions would re- quire at least two hours, however, it was obvious that the p. m. (EDT) high tide would be missed and that it would be necessary to await high water at a. m. tomor- row to tow the submarine to Ports mouth Navy Yard.
 Comes Up, Goes Down
 The Squalus had broken the sur- face at 9:55 a. m., only to have the stern drop back to the bottom.
 The two bow pontoons, bow and coming tower surfaced with 4C degree starboard list. Salvagers i'm. mediately began blowing the suhma- rine's starboard tank in an attempt to vent it to right the submersible But the list increased, causing the stern and its two pontoons to disap- pear below the surface, sinking tc the bottom.
 we now are attempting to blow the aft compartments" salvagers radioed officials at the navy yard here.
 The bow pontoons left the sur- face 40 minutes after the stern pon- toons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13

Albert Descoteaux, 51, of AIS South Main street, resident of this city for 13 years, succumbed today to injuries received in an automobile accident eight days ago in toilette. Canada, where he and his wife were on vacation. Death occurred in toilette.
 The Descoteaux trio were return ing to this city when the mishap occurred. It is alleged they ran into an electrical storm in Berthierville, near toilette, and the deceased, be- ing blinded by a bolt of lightning lost control of his car and crashed into bridge.
 Besides his wife, Leondina Lafre- niere, MT. Descoteaux is survived by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Naval Lecture

Chief Electricians Mate John W. McGibbon, local recruiter for the navy at Waterbury and vicinity, lectured and showed sound motion pictures last night before a large crowd at the annual meeting of the Foremen's association of the French small tube branch of the American Brass, in that plants recreation room on Robbins street. The pictures included travelogues of foreign countries, and scenes depicting naval environment on board modern cruisers, destroyers and battleships, and the latest de- velopment of naval aviation on land and sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
CHURCH FESTIVAL
 OPENING TONIGHT

The annual harvest festival of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul will open tonight at the parish school grounds. The festival will also be held tomorrow and Friday nights.
 Attractive booths have been erected on the school grounds, and the entire area has been decorated. Arrangements for the festival are in charge of committees from several parish societies.
 Each night of the festival there will be entertainment, featuring popular singers, dancers and musi- clans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Albert Descoteaux
 Succumbs In Canada
South Main Street Residents Auto Injuries Fatal;
 Body Being Brought Here for Burial


 four sons, all of this city, Elzear, Henry, Antonio and Arthur, the latter on the Canadian trip with him; two daughters, Mrs Jeanne Bro1illard of this city and Sister Regina of the Order of the Holy Ghost in Hartford; and four brothers, Ademe of Watertown, The lesphore of toilette, and Atanase and Amedee, both of Canada.
 The deceased was an active mem Der of the Union St. Jean Baptist D'Amerique.
 The body was removed to the J. Victor Gagnon funeral parlors, on South Elm street. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening Funeral ar- engagements are incomplete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
THOMAS LYNCH
 RETURNED HOME

Believed an amnesia victim, Thomas Lynch. 70, of Waterbury, was found wandering in Shrewsbury street, Worcester, Mass, Monday night. and identified by a bus stub in his pocket.
 Lynch. who resides on Wolcott street. said several weeks ago he planned to make a visit to Ireland
 He was brought back to the city yesterday by a relative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Short Leave

After visit with his parents and friends, John A. Berardi, fire man first class, U. S. Navy, re- turned to his ship yesterday.
 Berardi, the son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Berardi of 13 Lawrence street, is stationed on the U. s. S. Connyngham, a new destroyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
For His Majesty

Thomas Eulger, a Wilby grad- uate of the class of 1884. has joined Canada's fighting forces, according to word received here yesterday " relatives of the youth, John E. Bulger of GOA Willow street, and his brother, James c. Bulger of 559 Cooke street.
 Bulger, who now lives in Kingston, Ont, joined the do- minions forces along with two brothers. They are sons of the late Thomas Bulger, brother of the Waterbury men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
SPOTLIGHTING - Brass City News
Oil OverhOWs

Overflow of oil in a range burned was the cause of a fire early this morning in a shoe re- pair shop owned by Robert Sal- vatore at SIS Highland avenue.
 After turning in an alarm, Sai- vatore smothered the flames. Bremen of Engine companies 3, II, and Truck 3 responded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Near War Scenes

Among Canadian and American nuns now teaching in England and France, warning countries, are four former teachers of St. Ann's paro- chial school of Waterbury.
 Sister Henry of Jesus is in Roscrenen, France, while Sister Claire Genevieve is in Landerneu, France. In England are Sister Laura and Sister Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
BRADLEY SETS RECORD

Setting new record for the nine- hole golf course at Mccall, Idaho, Truman Bradley, featured member of the Northwest Passage" location troupe, recently broke par by five strokes and finished with 65.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
"AsH-CAN FLEET"

Presenting facts of an early Am- srican hero, David Bushnell. and the part he played in America's and the worlds history, M-G-M's latest miniature, "Ash-Can Fleet" got un- der way recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Glass Broken

The front door glass of a store at 238 North Main street was broken sometime during the night, according to police today.
 The store is owned by s. Shan dalov. grocer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Full Weather Report

Boston. Sept. 13-(UP)-weath- CT forecast,
 CONNECTICUT Fair tonight and Thursday. Slowly rising tem- perature in the interior Thursday. MASSACHUSETTS, and R H O D E - Fair with slowly rising tonight and Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13

Two persnns were injured in an ,il burner explosion yesterday af- ,er7ioon which caused $5,000 damage 0 Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy,s home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
IA<<>. MzY~@~%
 0TAslishED isss

Mems Autumn Topeoots at $30 Thot Have the Edge on $30 Coats Known in Most Places. They're credit to us who sell them-on asset to the man who wears one.
 Some men will wear them through the winter--the worM bIooded fellows s-others will figure them for September to November to take the ilI out of outumn chill. Then they're worn in inc spring < and fall - in fact . medium weight coot is worn more days in the year thon your hsovy weight overcoot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13

REV. JOHN L. FINNERTY, Q. F.
 The Very Rev. John L. Finnerty, o. F., director of the Eastern Mission Band of the Order of Preachers, Dominican Fathers, was given the title of Preacher General at a ceremony in the Church of st. Vincent Ferrer in New York city yesterday. The honor was bestowed in recognition of his preaching and missionary work.
 Father Finnerty is a brother of Miss Elizabeth and Miss Hannah Finnerty of AIS East Main street, this city. He is native of AL bany, N. Y., where he worked on the Times Union three years be- fore entering the Dominican Order 39 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13

The New England Chapters of tie American Institute of Bank ing will gather in Waterbury Sat- urday for a general discussion and dinner dance. Louis F. Brande- ley, president of the Waterbury chapter, will welcome the various delegations. Harmon s. Boyd of the Woodbury Savings bank is chairman of the committee of ar- engagements. Franklin Roberts, vice president of the local chapter, is assisting in preparations to en- certain the various representatives expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
ORDERS FOR SHOES

Boston, Sept. 13 - (UP)-Orders have been placed for 3i7,1o0 pairs of service shoes to cost $l.095.837 the Boston army base quarters masters depot announced today.
 A $444,000 contract for 150,000 pairs was awarded the International Shoe company of St. Louis, Mo, and another for 100000 pairs costing S3l900o went to the Brown Shoe company, also of St. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13

Britain's apple crop this year is expected to average 80 pounds to a tree.