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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

more artificial limbs and other med
ical supplies.
Mrs. Weddell also undertook to
cooperate with the national well
fare organization called "Auxilio
Social" and asked the leaders what
American women could do to help.
The official Identification with the
institution took place upon the third
anniversary Of Auxilio Social, when
the American women living In Mad
rid invited its feminine leader, Mer-
cedes SAM Bachiller to a party at
the American Embassy, where a
birthday oaks with three candles
sealed the friendship Of American
and Spanish women, united in the
desire to do something to aid those
in need, including expectant mothers
and the poor children Of Spain.
Orphan Home Organized
First result of this was the offer
transmitted by Mrs. Weddell that
the American Committee take
over a building which would be
equipped to take care of 100
Spanish orphans, every expense
being borne by the committee,
which, in connection with its cor
respondent in the states, Mrs. Will
liam H. Cooke, Clairmont Va, chair
man of the American branch, has
arranged to receive regularly food,
clothes and other supplies for the
orphans, as well as infants food to
be distributed by the Auxilio Social
American women living in other
Spanish provinces joined, and are
contributing and helping with the
Madrid committee.
In connection with the scholar
ship recently founded by Ambas-
sador Weddell for students from
two American universities, Mrs
Weddell revealed that some letters
have been received, inquiring
whether the scholarship might be
extended to other universities IN
other states.
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wounded soldiers and proceeded to
visit Nationalist hospitals, first at
San Sebastian. On this visit she
was told that on one of the upper
floors there were war prisoners,
wounded, too, but she might not
care to see them. She climbed the
stairs and was impressed, she said,
to find them treated the same as
the Nationalist wounded.
During another visit, Mrs. We'd
del saw the shop where artisans
were making artificial legs. The dir
ector of this service said American
legs were much better, but they
could not receive as many as they
needed. Mrs. Weddell wrote to the
United States and had a quantity
sent over, as her own donation.
Cigarettes for Crippled
Shortly after the American En-
bassy and other foreign diplomatic
missions moved to Madrid, a stock
Of 10000 cigarettes arrived from
the United States, which were turn
ed over to General MILAN Astray,
director of the Corps of War Grip
Piles. One of the first distributions
was made to the Moorish hospital,
In the outskirts of Madrid. Part of
the cigarette supply was sent ia
other hospitals in the provinces, and
another supply was distributed at
Christmas time.
Having been informed that many
hospitals lacked novocaine, Mrs.
Weddell arranged for quantities
from the United States, as we'll as
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
FLORISTS DISCUSS
TRADE ACTIVITIES
Meyer Wilson, State Presi'
dent, Presides at Bust.
ness Here

Trade activities In connection
with the coming Flower" holidays
Easter, Mothers Day, and Memoir
ial Day, were discussed at O meet
Ing Of the director Of the Connecti-
cut Florists association last night
at the Eltor.
The business meeting followed a
dinner which was held at $50
o'clock. Meyer Wilson, Of New Ha-
ven, new state president, presided
Erward Neutile, Of New Haven, re-
firing president, was present.
Local arrangements were In
charge Of Richard r. Birch, OF
O'Rourke & Birch, who Is a state
director.
Among those present were Mrs.
Nettie Floto and Walter Dallas
Of Waterbury, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Melbourne of Naugatuck
and Mr.. and Mrs. william Rack
er Of Meriden, also representa-
tives from Torrington, Winsted
and Hartford. Charles B. Barr of
Stratford, state secretary, also
was present.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Heard in passing,

Heard in passing. Joe Nolan, Holy Cross, 49, and
son of Thomas F. Nolan Webster Grammar School prin-
the March issue of the Holy Cross Alumnus. John
Candida popular Leavenworth Street barber and Mrs
Candida observe their oath wedding anniversary this
week. John expects celebrate by entering the hospital
to have his tonsils clipped out we'll as get general
check-up He recalls blizzard, similar to the recent
one, the day which he was married in 1916 Lier,
BELGIUM is famous for the Church of ST. Cornelius which
boasts clock of marvellous ingenuity At the stroke
of twelve noon statutes of kings of Belgium and brgo
masters parade around the clocks face Other record
ings of the instrument movements of tides and
planets and forecasts of eclipses.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Editor Tall Tower Topics: This snow and ice
creates terrible condition for the song and game
birds and anything you do in your paper to tell
people to throw out crumbs, seeds anything they
have left from the table to feed the birds will be very
helpful. Mrs TempletOn and have fed them up on
the Country Club Road and find great number Of
birds are coming there to get their food showing that
they not getting it in other parts of the city
each person will take little interest and throw out
few crumbs any surplus food they have, it will save
some of our beautiful song birds well our game
birds. :. Very truly yours, Charles A. TempletOn.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
OUR TOWN
By THE MAN m THE TOWER

OUR TOWN
introducing Gamaliel Locke, Postmaster0
You can tell the time by Gamalel Locke,
Promptly each day at eight O'Clock,
He rounds the corner by the county jail,
Youth see him Flooding along without fail
CamaIieI is man Of considerable renown,
For forty years he's been postmaster Of our town.
He's always the favorite OF any political party ,.
It's treat to hear his stories and his laugh so nearly
He's q man who deserves every cent OF his pay,
Just two weeks OF the year is he ever away
He knows everybody for miles around, .
He's wizard the mail business and his advice sound
On lots Of things besides registered mail,
He's kept up with things and have never gone stale
When in our town we pause and take stock
Most Of us hand 1t To Gamaliel Locke,
Flower grower good farmer, deacon at the nrst M ="
Member of the school board and first mate at sea-
Yes sir there's q man no will ever run down,
Gamalel Locke, postmaster Of our town.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Tommy Flanagan head man in the Connecticut
Light and Power League extends an invitation to join
che fun at their bowling banquet at the Quaker Inn TO-
morrow night The fruit cocktails are scheduled for
the table promptly at 1880 o'clock. Thanks, Tommy,
and more power to the Powermen. George Barn
hardt has enrolled in the Civilian Pilots Training Pro-
gram at Connecticut Teachers College in New Britain
and it won't be long before he'll be making solo
flight Rev. James E. Dargan recently appointed
pastor of St. Paul's Church in New Haven, has con-
sened to deliver the main address at the ST. Patrick
banquet of the New Haven Hibernans at the Hotel
Garde March II. Father Dargan once served in this
city.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
BELANCER REPORTS
ON CITY'S FUNDS

City funds in banks on March /
totalled $1,O60,o00, City Treasurer
Serge Belanger reported to the
board Of finance at a meeting yes
terday.
The board voted a $4,000 transfer
to allow for the continuance Of
city-wide WPA sanitary sewer pro-
iect. The money is taken from the
revolving sewer fund.
Establishment Of q petty cash
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Life Is Just Big Circus To These Topsytuvey Texans

This way, folks,
This way to the
Big Top. See the
scintillating,
stupendOus per-
fOrmance in
which the folks
Of Gainesville,
Tex, prove that
life Is just q
CIRCUS tOr them.
Here you1l see
ordinary folk =
even ~ you and
I-perfOrmlng
death-defying
feats Of eques-
TRAN equiIibra
ton, artistic
acrObatics alOft
and aground,
wlre-walking to
wonder at. All
done with pro-
fessiOnal eclat
and aplomb by
Gainesville
housewives,
bankers, public
officials, school
teachers, STEM
ographers and
Office bOys!"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

fund Of 500 for the purchasing
agents office was authorized. A
$127 transfer from the floating debt
appropriation to pay for insurance
on the isolation hospital was auth
orized.
The board will meet again thu
21st, to approve bills in sufficien,
time for discounts to be secured.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
PURCELL PASSES TAX
DIRECTOR TEXANS"

Former City Accountant James P.
Purcell was one of the IA candidates
who received passing marks In ex-
aminations for the position of state
research tax director. There were 40
who took the tests.
Mr.. Purcell was not listed among
the top three. The names of the
successful candidates have been
placed on the state employment list
for the position.
Another successful candidate was
Joseph M. Loughlin, of Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
ON THE WAY

Virginia Dale Paramount starlet,
just completed her third picture
role In as many months as the fem
mime romantic lead Of Paramount's
Parole Fixer." will next be seen in
Jack Benny's new comedy, Buck
Benny Rides Again." She was chosen
for the latter coveted role because
Of her work In Parole Fixer" with
Robert Paige and william Henry.
Deep Purple" was declared the
1899 hit song in Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Mr. and Mrs Samuel Berger are honeymooning IN
New York City where they are registered at the Hotel
Edison. They were united last sunday afternoon IN
New Haven Sammy is one of the district managers OF
our circulation department Elmer Baxter local boy,
has very interesting editorial entitled, The Chinese
Are Human, in the latest issue of "The Echo" Colby
College publication He's junior at the Watervile,
Me, Institution and in his writings presents strong
appeal for support for China Relief
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Stepping down
from the barker's
stand, we can
assure you that
the balIyhOo Is
not exaggerated.
IT'S . description
Of the annual
Gainesville Com.
munity Circus,
now being read
led for It's 18th
Grand Opening
On April cath.
TOwnsfO1IS-all
strictly amateurs
Arc the owners
and prOprIetOrs.
Spring practice
activities Of
some Of the $50
performers who
comprise the
three-ring show
are pictured
here. Mayor
Maury Maverick
Of San Antonio,
as honorary
ringmaster,
will
open the new
season.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Todays Answers 70
URANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

I. A good beginning Is half the
work.
2. The physician Of anger is
reason.
3. It Is better to be safe Cor
sure) than sorry.
4. In life, as in chess, fore
thought wins.
5. A little learning Is a danger
Gus thing.
6. No one is rich enough to do
without a neighbor.
z. A handful of Common sense
Is worth a bushel of learning.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Automatically speaking. There will only be two
eclpses during 19lO both Of these solar There will be
an annular eclipse Of the sun, visible in the United
he seen from approximately ten minutes of four until
nine minutes after g. the late afternoon naturally
There is also total eclipse Of the SUM- but only the
southernmos tip of Florida will get glimpse OF IL;
OF interest too to astronomers and skygazers Will De
the transit or passage of the planet Mercury over the
SUMS disk on Armstice Day. This phenomenon Is
partly visible at sunset in this part OF the nation
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Down the line . Anton Lang, son of the famous
chrstus of the oberammergau Players appearing at
instantaneous Passion Play He is graduate of Holy
Cross College and his student days visited Waterbury
as member of the college orchestra and glee club AT
present Dr. Lang is Georgetown University instructor
Among the Holy Cross alumni who are planning to enter
tain him Sunday DR.. Walter Keefe native OF TINS
city practicing in Hartford 200 items were
York City during 1889. The Lost and Found Depart
ent held its annual auction sale of these articles this
week and 1t took four hours get rid of the accumula
ton which ranged from umbrellas to brd-cages and even
included set of silverware.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
ROYAL SPORT RELICS

Stools and benches on which the
pages and ladies-in- waiting at the
court Of Henry IT, of France watch
ed him play squash tennis are now
to be found at the Racquet and
Tennis club In New York.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Pioneer pulp. . The spirit of O. Henry, one OF
Americas greatest soryteers lives again in the Fifeth
Anniversary issue of SHORT STORIES. magazine IN
which he took lively interest during his lifetime. In
the early days Harry Peyton Steger its editor and O.
Sienry intimate friends Together they evolved
to become In "that quiet little place around the corner
with their elbows on the mahogany and their feet on the
brass rail, they decided that besseller pulp should
who sought adventure and gloried In the exploits OF the
pioneers OF own West and the frontiers OF the world
OF the magazine that o. Henrys daughter, Margaret
Porter, became It's assistant editor Among the many
famed writer's contributing stories TO It's columns were
Rudyard Kipling, Conan Doyle Gilbert Parker, Bret
Harte, Mark Twain, Gertrude Anterior, H. L. Mencken,
and for many years there was story In each Issue by
O. Henry
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
CITY SAFE JUST FORGOTTEN

CITY SAFE JUST FORGOTTEN
Cleveland, o. - (UP) - The city
of Cleveland owns safe that no
body can open. No one even knows
what's In it. T ehnecwitkcyre,l
what's in 1t. The new city clerk
Christion j. Bannick, discovered
the safe. Inquiry disclosed that
none of them remembered what was
IN 1t or knew how to open 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08

Hundreds of Scottish women
church workers, including grand
mothers, volunteered to serve In
the Church of Scotland's recrea-
ton and other huts In France.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-08
Mrs. Weddell Befriends
War Wounded In Spain
BY JEAN DE GANDT
United Press Staff Corresponds

Madrid, 8(UP)M Alexander Wilbowme Weddel wife
outstanding role foreign relief
work Spain.
Interviewed by the United Press Mrs Weddn explained the work
arrival She desired the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-10-03
PROMINENT LONG
PRAIRIE MAN DIED
william Wood, Todd
County Attorney, Buried
Monday Afternoon

Attorney William Wood, popular
Long Prairie resident, passed away
Friday morning, following a heart
attack. Mr.. Wood was county at
torney of Todd County for many
years, and became widely known
throughout this section of the state.
On Thursday evening, Mr.. Wood
telephoned his friend, w. M. Park
err, of this city, and jokingly told
him that he had suffered a heart
attack and for several minutes car
ried on a happy conversation over
the phone. The next morning he
was found dead in bed. Mr.. Wood
and Mr.. Parker attended two ma
tional Republican conventions to-
gether, the last in Philadelphia
when Wendell Willkie was nomi-
mated as Republican candidate for
president.
Funeral services, largely attend
ed by friends, were held at the
Methodist Church in Long Prairie
Monday afternoon. Masonic rites
were conducted at the grave by the
Long Prairie Lodge, and a large
number Of Masons from surround
ing cities and villages were in at
tendance.
Those from Sank Centre in at
tendance at the service were: w.
M. Parker, DR.. G. H. Vandesteeg,
Attorney v. T. Conklin, s. F. Bon
Anne and Ray Wood.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-10-03
MICHIGAN EPISODE
IS REPREHENSIBLE
Wendell Willkie
Follower Injured
Eggs and Rocks Thrown

Mexican tactics have become a
part of our free election system,
according to recent news announce
ments from Detroit, Mich, where a
girl autograph hunter, was stuck
on the head by metal waste bas-
ket as she waited outside a hotel
to see Wendell Willkie. She was in
serious condition, suffering from a
skull fracture.
This basket was one Of several
missiles which were thrown out of
a window onto the crowd following
the Republican presidential can
didate shortly after he had entered
the Book-Cadillac hotel.
The girl, who threw the danger
Gus missiles, was identified as Miss
Doris LaRue, 81, an employee Of
the reconstruction finance corpora
ton, government bureau.
Other incidents of the Michigan
tour, reprehensible in American
politics, was the throwing of eggs
at Mr.. and Mrs. Willkie as they
were driving to the railroad sta
ton, and later rock was hurled
through window of the special
train bearing the Republican can
didate.
This should give citizens of Mex
leo a great chuckle, for it is the
counterpart of disorders which ac-
company elections in Mexico. But
Americans have no use for that
kind Of action-it is not a part or
parcel of our system of free gov
eminent, where a man can vote as
he pleases, and worship as he sees
fit.
President Roosevelt in comment
ing on the above stated that it was
reprehensible and the FRC work.
er should forfeit her employment
for doing what she had.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-10-03
Many Attended Services
For Mrs. M. D. Cowlthorp
Burial At Osakis
In Lakeside Cemetery
Last Week Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. M. D.
Cowlthorp, of this city, who passed
away last week Monday morning,
were held from the Methodist
Church in Osakis last week Wed
nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Rev. M. L. Brann, of this city, Of
ficiated. Pallbearers were: Her
man Blume, DR.. S. L. Elliott, r. j.
Hall, James Manning, Clyde Mil
lard and George Robinson, of Osa-
kis. Interment was made in Lake
side cemetery, Osakis.
A quartet consisting of Mrs. G. j.
Palmatier, Mrs. @. A. Robinson and
L. Schaub and A. o. Oksness, &C
companied by Mrs. John r. Han
son, sang "Safe in the AIMS of Jes-
u.s." "Going Home" and abide
With Me-" at the church service.
Those from out-of-town who at
tended the funeral were: Scott
Eastman and daughter, Violet, and
son, Vernon, of Kenyon; Mrs. Ray
Bolin, Glen Flynn and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ardel Eastman, of Faribault; Mrs.
Chas. Gray, Saskatchewan, Cana
da; Robert Cowlthorp, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Cowlthorp and sons,
Irwin and Robert, Bagley, Mimi; ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Winnie Cowlthorp
and daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Herb Claude, of Sank Centre; Will
liam and Morgan Clarity, of Mime
apolis; Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Fear
ing and Dorothy and Helen Flynn,
of Glenwood, and Russell Flynn
and Jerry Leger, Fargo, North Da-
kota, besides a large number of
friends from Sank Centre.
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strong enough to carry the stand
ard loadings Of normal commercial
traffic. These are to be reinforced.
The prospectus points out that
all road surfaces on the strategic
system should be dustless and cap
able Of supporting 9,0O0-pound
wheel roads under any weather
conditions.
Sharp curves, steep grades and
other features of former road-build-
ing which might delay and endan-
ger expedious movement of troops
and civilians are to be eliminated.
The prospectus calls, also, for
minimum 8-foot to 10-foot widen
ing Of shoulders to permit the park
ing of train of vehicles.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-10-03
STATE WILLKIE CLUBS
LIST DISTRICT LEADERS
Anchor Nielsen Reports
Enthusiastic Support
Throughout Minnesota

Rejecting the countrywide up
swing, the Minnesota Willkie-for-
President Clubs have shown a de-
cided increase in membership since
the visit of Wendell Willkie to
Minnesota, it was announced this
week by Anchor Nielsen, president.
Total number Of Clubs throughout
the state, including both occupa-
tional and sectional organizations
now embrace well over $50 COM
munities. College Willkie Clubs,
Business Girls Willkie Clubs, as
we'll as the regular County Willkie
Clubs are constantly increasing
total organization figures, accord
ing to Senator Nielsen. In addition
to listed groups, any number Of
small but active Willkie Clubs in
rural sections of Minnesota are
working actively for the election of
Wendell Willkie and Charles Nc
Nary in November.
1.-THE work of our District Organ
izers throughout the state is now
Systematically planned to facilitate
rapid organization throughout Min
nesota," stated Senator Nielsen.
Organizers, who in turn contact
county workers to assist them in
local work now include Nat Stevens
of Minneapolis, for the First Dis
trict, Everett Olson of Hutchinson,
for the Second District, Oliver Skel-
let, of st. Paul, for the Fourth
and ROLAND Bassett, of Browerville,
for the Sixth. In addition to these
organizers, S. S. Michaelson, Frank
Crassweller, ST.. and Kenneth
Thomson are now actively working
in the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth
Districts" said Senator Nielsen.
According to Senator Nielsen,
most active Willkie Clubs in the
state at the present time include
clubs at st. Paul, Duluth, Baudette,
Rochester and Mora. Arthur Holm
gren of Carp, is president IF the
Baudette group, and w. c. Schacht
is chairman of the Rochester Will
kie Club. The Mora group is head
ed by d. Earl c. West, chairman
of Kenebec county. Other Willkie
club officers include M. E. Isher-
wood, of Sebeka, and Mrs. H. G..
Butler, of Madelia.
Women's Willkie Clubs are also
gaining in popularity, according to
a report made early this week by
Louise Gates Karstens, vice-chair-
man of the Minnesota Willkie-for-
President Clubs. The Minneapolis
Business Girls Willkie Club, which
last week held it's first meeting at
the Nicollet Hotel in Minneapolis
now holds regular meetings at
which plans are discussed for pro-
noting all phases of the Willkie
campaign.
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no longer in the age limit open to
the prescott age. Group to grad
uate are Gunther Austin, Louis
Brendon, Donald Dickinson, Robert
Dold, Paul Folkestad, Donald Hen
ningsgard, Leon Holbrook, and
John Rosenwald. Art Rosenwald Is
Cubmaster, will present the group
at graduation.
Flag raising ceremonies will OPP
en- the program. Cub graduation
and Scout investiture will follow
before Mrs. Jerde makes his adj
dress. Miss Helen Ranstad will
sing "God Bless America" and a
special tableau will be put on by
the scouts. Flag lowering will close
the program.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-10-03
MOVIE NEWS
OXFORD THEATRE

Judy Canova, the screens Num-
Der one hillbilly, now starred by
Republic in "Scatterbrain," is
hillbilly by adoption. She was born
in the northern part of Florida,
where there isn't hill in sight, but
she spent much of her early life
around her fathers cotton gin
listening to the talk of North
Florida Crackers" who speak just
like Georgia hillbillies.
To top off her "hillbilly educa-
tion," she spent a great deal of
time with relatives in Unadilla,
Georgia, where she and her broth
ers and sisters became! expert at
hillbilly piano soirees, hymn sing
ing, yodelng and humor.
Leaving their native Jacksonville,
the Canovas came to New York to
try their fortunes in the big city,
and it was fortunate move, for in
Manhattan's own Greenwich Viii
lage they received a tremendous