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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
NEW YORK JUNGLE
BY WRAY WADE SEVERN

to the coffee table. hear un- usually we'll"
 'Mr. Gundrum was your guest, then?" Plowman's manner had become paternal.
 The girl flushed in embarrass- ment. "He and Mrs. Langdon were old friends. hardly knew him." she said hastily.
 old sweetheartS, maybe?"
 q object" Sidney interrupted again. Miss Langdon said friends. "' Plowman did not press the point, but sent at once for Patricia Lang don.
 A picture of modernity and so- phistication, Pat entered quietly and answered Plowman's questions without emotion. It was impossible to believe that she, bride, had been tragically widowed within the evening.
 When Hugh Langdon called to your husband to remain in the Jungle and take care of the ladies, did MT. Langdon cross to the table where you all sat and attempt to re- assure you?" Plowman asked.
 He did not" Pat replied. Nor did I hear Hugh call to my hus- band, though later MT. Braitwood told me that he had"
 You have no idea what he did after the other men went up- stairs?"
 T have not. I imagined he had gone with the others"
 You didn't suspect he had been Shot?"
 T did not" Pats dark eyes blazed indignantly.
 Did the thunder and lightning continue long after the men had gone upstairS?"
 "Intermittently. Most of the time we could hear each others voices, but on occasions we could not"
 Would it have been possible for a shot to have escaped your notice?"
 "Yes, during the loudest crashes of thunder" Pat was cool, col- lected.
 Can you remember where each of the ladies sat?"
 q remained behind the coffee table, Miss Langdon sat next to me, Miss Hempfeld at the end of the table"
 Then no one moved?"
 I didn't say that. Captain Plowman. Miss Hempfield became nervous when the men did not return. We all did. Finally she insisted she couldn't endure the suspense any longer. She ilmag- ined someone had been hurt, and she had to know who it might have been"
 Plowman nodded encouragement and Pat continued.
 We tried to dissuade her. but she insisted upon going upstairs I heard, rtaher than sak, her push back her chair. There was a flash of lightning then and I recall seeing her empty chair. Then came more terrific thunder, fol- lowed by sharp scream.
 T was too terrified to move at first. I sat where was until the men returned with candles and then I saw her lying at my hus- bands feet. I didn't realize he was dead"
 Had Miss Hempf1eld and MT. Langdon cried out about the same time, would you have recognized two distinct voices, Mrs. Lang don?" Plowman questioned.
 Pat hesitated. Sidney could hear the beating of his own heart while he waited for her answer. Should she say she had heardS two voices, the net would be frightened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
D SERIAL STORY

YEsTERDAY: Sidney meets pO- Ice, Captain PIOwman and Ser rennt O'Connor. He reviews the ense. then accompanies PlOwman 10 the Jungle. Plowman finds Footprints of a small dog. Later he discovers the key of the Jungle door, hidden in the mouth of the Ii0ness. The gun that killed Adam is also found, in the up- raised hand of the Orang, beside the door.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
Cn AMaSIM Cn AC~K EnS
ABOUT FOOTBALL

Now that the football season is under way, here are five questions about the sport.
 1. At what school is Carl Snavely head football coach?
 2. What animal mascots parade at the annual Army Navy foot ball game?
 3. Nile Kinnick received the Heisman and Maxwell trophies, two awards which go to the most valuable college player of the year att he end of the 1899 season. For whom did Kinnick play?
 4. Can you tell where each of these post-season games is played: Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sun Bowl Cotton Bowl?
 5. What two professional teams finished first in the eastern and western divisions of the National League in 1889?
 Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

A LETTER FROM AFRICA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18
SIDE CHANGES

Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-18

Miss Jean Bennett, of Spring street has returned to her studies at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where she is a sophomore.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
GRIFFITH RECEIVERS

Secretary of State Earl Griff-
ith, who suffered a severe at
tack of asthma and heart COM
plications Monday, was reported
recovering in White Cross hos
pital, Columbus.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
Coss Victim
OF Auto Crash

Bert B. Coss, 259 Elmwood
avenue, died in City hospital
Thursday from the effects of a
fractured skull sustained when
his automobile crashed head-on
into machine driven by w. G.
Thompson, 500 Mt. Vernon road.
The accident occurred on Route
13, about two miles out of New
ark.
1t was believed that Coss suf-
fered from a stroke or heart at
tack which rendered him unable
to control his automobile. Mr..
Thompson was lacerated about
the face, arms, and legs but was
reported recuperating in his
home.
Coss was a past president of
the Newark Federation of Lab
or and of the American Flint
Glassworkers local union. He
was employed at the A. H.
Kelsey company. Born in Mart
ins Ferry, he came to Newark in
1912.
Funeral services were held at
Criss Brothers chapel Satur-
day, with Rev. A. Dale Fiers Of
ficiating. Interment was made
in Cedar Hill cemetery.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
. Concerning People
Albert r. Webb
Retires From Office

Returning to Licking county
he formed a partnership with
Charles Courtier and opened a
general store in Pataskala. For
years it operated under the firm
name of Courtier and Webb.
In 1916 he joined his brother
Frank in forming the lumber
and building supply company of
Webb and Webb. The new firm
took over the assets of the H. o.
Norris Lumber yard and the
Newark Lumber Co. This part
nership remained intact until
1886 when Mr.. Webb retired
from business to take over the
duties of county commissioner.
For much of his energy he
finds a vent in golf. A tirelesG
devotee of the sport he seldom
misses the opportunity to en-
gage in it. A familiar foursome
consists Of Ross Davidson, Jesse
Elliott, j. M. Mitchell, and Mr..
Webb. Throughout the summer
dIiu CNSll CllC carly opIlllS anu
late fall months-this quartet
makes the rounds of Ohio's golf
courses. Distances from Newark
play little part in these excur-
sions. If the course is sporty,
then the mileage and the time
necessary for making the jaant
are inconsequential.
We're not too sure that mere
golfing is going to be sufficient
for Mr.. Webb when 1941 rolls
around and he finds decreasing
duties to perform. One guess
that might be considered gooo
is that he'll fish around and be-
come associated with another
venture to occupy his time.
We do hope that the retire
ment will not be too prolonged
and that sooner or later he'll be
back in harness again in some
way or other. His talents can
always be used to good ad-
vantage in Newark and Licking
county.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

An Englishman at a dude
ranch was going riding. He was
asked, "Do you prefer an Eng
lish saddle or a Western sad
die ?" whats the difference 2"
he asked. "The Western saddle
has horn," he was told. He
replied, 81 don't think l shall
need the horn. l do not intend
to ride in heavy traffic"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

ial was made in Cedar Hill
cemetery.
Simon Luther Jones, aged As,
died March "a, at his home, 136
East Shields street. Services
were conducted at Clunis and
Householder funeral home We'd
nesday, and interment was made
in Welsh Hills cemetery.
Miss Catherine Watkin, aged
II, died March 26, in her home
at 38 North First street. Funer-
al services will be conducted at
Gutliph and Henderson funeral
home today. Burial will be in
Cedar Hill cemetery.
William Franklin Pound, aged
IA, died March %, in the County
Nursing home. Services are
scheduled today at Clunis and
Householder funeral home, and
interment will be in Cedar Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Luella Slough, aged 35,
died March 25, in City hospital.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Wednesday from the home
of William A. Thompson, Fl
Webb street. Interment was
made in South Lawn cemetery,
Utica.
William Allison Monroe, for
mer Newark resident, di e d
March 18, in Spokane, Washing
ton.
Albert Eugene Givens, aged
26 days, died March 26 in City
hospital. No services were con-
Quoted. Burial was made in
Wilson cemetery Wednesday,.
Henry Harper, aged SO, died
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

March 26, at his farm home
near Chatham. Services will be
held Saturday at the home of his
son, Seymour Harper, 1872 South
32nd street. Burial will be in
Wilson cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah E. Priest, aged 88,
died March 27, in her home at 80
Bowers avenue. Funeral serv-
ices will be Friday at the Rocky
Fork church and burial will be
made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Eliza A. Moran, aged II,
died March 27, in the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Stella Davis,
221 South Pine street. Services
will be conducted Friday in the
home, and burial will be made in
Barnes cemetery.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Retirement, whether it be
from BUSINESS or from public
office, doesn't always come easy
to a man, particularly when
that man is of the temperament
of A. R. Webb, who this year
rounds out one term as county
commissioner without seeking
reelection to succeed himself.
The decision Of Mr.. Webb is not
a common one, because seldom
do office holders step down from
activity in politics without at
tempting to gain a second term.
And there are a great number
who know Alb Webb who will re-
gret that his name will not ap-
pear on the ballots.
Another thing that makes his
action a little out of the ordin-
ary is the fact that Mr.. Webb
and idleness do not seem to go
hand in hand. He has been iden-
titled with Newark as resident
practically all his life and was
in business with his brother
Frank for 20 years prior to sew
ering connections with the firm
four years ago to campaign for
office.
He enlisted into Spanish
American War service from New
ark. Returning from the con-
flict he took a position with the
First National Bank. Today he
is a director in that institution.
Later he was appointed to the
position as cashier in the Padu-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
Industrial and
City Softball
Leagues Formed

Plans for both the Y. M. C. A.
City softball and Industrial soft
ball leagues were formulated at
the local association this week
according to announcements
issued by Ray Clark, Y. physi-
cal director.
Four teams have already en-
tered the City league, it was re-
vealed. Included are Phi Sigs,
DeMolay, Schuler Engineering
Company, and Ohio Power. Eff
forts are being made to enroll
two more teams before play
opens on April "a. Teams must
be entered, entry fees paid, and
eligibility lists of not to exceed
20 players submitted one week
before the opening date, Mr..
Clark stated.
When the six-team league is
complete, three games will be
played each Wednesday eve
ming, starting at o'clock at
Everett field. The league will
continue for Is weeks, and will
be divided into two sessions, at
the end of which time the win
ner of the first half champion
ship will play the last half win
ner in two out Of three series
for the years crown. Robert
Schenk is chairman of the
league.
Industrial league teams will
open play on May 6 at Everett
field, and are scheduled for
Monday and Friday engage
ments. Three teams were reg
istered early this week, incIud-
ing Owens-Corning Fiberglas,
Pharis Tire and Rubber Com
pany, and Cussins and Fearn
Company. Y. nj. C. A. directors
expected to enroll three more
teams before the season gets
underway. The Industrial league
will also play split season, en-
gaging in two out of three
series for the championship.
Plans for setting up a Senior
Church softball league were
scheduled for discussion Thurs
day night, Mr.. Clark announce
ed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

/. He is well-known in Newark
and throughout the county. For
several years he was engaged in
radio work, and later worked as
a machinist for the Florence
Wehrle company. At the present
time Mr.. Giffen operates poul-
try farm at Hanover and works
for the Owens-Corning Fiber
glas corporation as a machin-
ist.
He has held several national
championships in match rifle
events, and is well-acquainted
in hunting, fishing, and shoot
ing circles here.
Mr.. Giffen was graduated
from the Hanover school, and is
"a member of the Presbyterian
church, Grange, and Machinists
Union No. 463. He now resides
with his wife and daughter in
Newark.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Sadie G. ConneI, aged 80, died
March 21, in her home, 227
Hoover street. Christian Science
services were read at Criss
Brothers chapel Saturday, and
interment was made in Cedar
Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mary frost, aged 81,
died March 20, in her home, II
Wright street. Services were
conducted at Fitzsimmons un-
: dertaking parlors Saturday. In
terment was in Cedar Hill ceme-
terry.
Miss FlOssie Johnson, aged
%, colored, died March %, in
her home at 238 Race street.
Services were read at Shiloh
Baptist church Monday, and in
terment was made in Cedar Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Julia Hawkins, aged 76,
died March %, in her home at
120 Western avenue. Services
were held at Criss Brothers Fun
eral chapel Monday, and inter-
ment was made in Homer ceme-
terry.
Lulu Adella Mcdonald, aged
SO, died March 21, at her home
3671a East Main street. Serv-
ices were held at the home Sun
day, and burial was made in the
Quaker cemetery at Frederick
town.
Mrs. Margaret A. Riggs, aged
80, died March %, in her home
at 18 North Pine street. Serv-
; ices were held Monday at Clunis
and Householder funeral home,
and burial was made in Cedar
Hill cemetery.
A. L. Thomas, aged So, for
mer Newark resident, died in
Columbus March 20. Funeral
services were held in Columbus
Saturday.
Howard M. Henry, aged SO,
died at his home rs Cherry
street, March 20. Services were
conducted Monday at Gutliph
! and Henderson funeral home,
and interment was made in Ce-
dar Hill cemetery.
Bert Coss, aged 68, died
March FL from the effects of an
automobile accident. Services
were held at Criss Brothers fun
eral chapel Saturday, and bur-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
Is 5Foreign-Born
Become Citizens

twenty-five foreign-born res
idents of Licking county were
given citizenship papers in the
office of the county clerk of
courts this week following COM
pletion of study and examination
last week before Judge Frank
E. Slabaugh and Patrick Nc
Hugh, examiner of the depart
ment of immigration and nat
uralization.
Included in the class were:
John Anco, 1876 Jackson ST., Ru-
mania; Michele Troiano, 468
Henderson ave., Italy; Thresia
Wessinger, 1923 Schuller ST., Yu-
goslavia; Frida Kessler, 372
Granville road, Germany; Fran
els Antritt, 1913 South Williams
ST., Hungary; Ferdinand Denz,
138 Hoover ST., Germany; Mary
Sabo, 1873 Van Voorhis st., Hun
gary; Nick Mitrea, 4O3 Beech
ST., Rumania; Irene Szatmary,
10 Burt ave., Hungary.
William Evans, 1 South Full
ton ave-, Jugoslavia; Zita Ven
tura, 19 North Morris ST., Italy;
Harry j. Cecutti, 227 South
Sixth st., Italy; Julia 10th, 374
Seroco ave., Hungary; Victoria
Macino, 81 Poplar ave., Italy;
Thresa Pazon, 26O Granville ST..
Jugoslavia; Mike George, 418
Seroco ave., Greece; Dan Johns.
BAT Wehrle ave., Greece; Paul
Inc Vintila, 334 Wilson ST., Ru-
mania; Eva Gonczel, Rt. 1, Alex
andrla, Rumania; Elizabeth At
wood. 245 Thirteenth ST., Czecho-
slavakia; Jennie Del Cecato, 245
South Sixth ST., Italy; Paul Sa-
DO, Rt; 3, st. Louisville, Hun
gary; Pauline Vaia, 1874 Linden
ave-, Jugoslavia; Francisco Di
Blasio, "a Poplar ave., Italy.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Many man would correct his
faults if his wife didn't try to
correct them for him.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
BUSY ALL DAY

A person has to be a contor-
zionist to get along these days.
First of all, he's got to keep his
back to the wall and his ear to
the ground. He's expected to
put his shoulder to the wheel,
his nose to the grindstone, keep
a level head and both feet on the
earth. And at the same time
look for the silver lining with his
head in the clouds.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
PWA BOOSTS
SCHOOL CAPACITY

The Federal Works Agency of
the Public Works Administration
reports that the PWA's six-vear
construction program has added
59,615 classrooms to the capac-
ity of the nations schools. Total
cost of PWA educational pro-
jects was estimated at $1,182,-
397,133.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

1t has so happened in all ages
of the world that some have lab
ored and others have without la
Dor enjoyed a very large proper
tion of the fruits. This is wrong
and should not continue.-Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
James w. Giffen
Files for Sheriff
DIN COP Ticket

Seeking the Republican nom
ination for sheriff in the May
primaries is james w. Giffen
of Hanover. 1t is Mr.. Citizens
first bid for a public office.
Evening star., 1940-02-11

later at Haugesund, where the Ger
mans were removed by the Nor
wegian authorities and the ship sent
to Bergen"
In reply to the statement, Capt.
Gainard said today, as he had said
in Baltimore January q when his
ship arrived after her 113-day voy-
age, that the crew "all behaved
splendidly"
There were times" he added,
when my crew and myself would
like to have taken the ship over, but
clearer judgment prevailed.
"Of course, I wouldn't let them
60 ashore-I couldn't go myself. I
spent most Of my time trying to get
ashore or to get messages ashore
while we were in Russia and Norway,
but I have no consciousness of jeop-
ardizing the mems lives.
I'VE were in double danger in bel
lgerent waters, with belligerents
aboard, and had to be doubly care
ful, but there was no trouble and
there never was any question of
putting any one in irons. There
was no occasion for it."
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Pon-Americon Highway
Report Is Approved

The Pan-American Highway Fl
nance Committee yesterday ap-
proved report which will be sub
mitted shortly + the various Central
and South American governments
through which the highway will run.
The committee, which met at the
Pan-American Union, Is composed
of Ambassador Francisco Najera Of
Mexico, chairman; Leon Bayle, Min
lister Of Nicaragua. and j. Van Ness
Philip for this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
FINNISH TROOPS
 SNAP DEATH-TRAP
10000 Russians Caught on Salla Front; Second
 Decisive Win for Films

Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan. D. (UP)-Sixteen thousand Russian troops have been cut off by the Films on the Salla Front near the Arctic Circle in a battle which bids fair to equal if not exceed in iin- portance the Finnish New Year vic- tory on the Suomusahni front to the south, press dispatches said to- day.
 Dispatches to the newspaper Fix strabladet also quoted reports at Helsinki that a force of 10000 Rus sians had been cut off from their bases at Pestamo and Murmansk on the Arctic coast and were be- lieved to have been forced to sur render after a Finnish victory at the mining center in the far north. This report, however, lacked confirmation and was doubted by neutral sources that ac- cepted as more trustworthy the reports of big battle on the Salla Front.
 Attack We'll Timed
 Films in a carefully calculated and well timed attack moved in on the Russians from the front and both Hanks, forced the collapse of their right and left wings on to their cen- ter, and succeeded in cutting of their communications in the rear. it was asserted
 Sixteen thousand Russians would constitute nearly an entire division, which numbers usually about i8.O0C men.-the number defeated in the battle of Kiantajaervi on the Suo-
 i~--
 (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
City's Welfare Aim Of
 Mayor Vincent Scully
City Hall Crowded Yesterday for Inauguration Cere. monies s-One Appointment Made Atty Monagan
 Heads Board of Aldermen

In the presence of a crowd that jammed the aldermenic chamber and overflowed into the corridor, Vincent A. Scully was sworn in as mayor of Waterbury yesterday morning. Scores of baskets of flow- CTS formed a background for the im- pressive exercises. The oath was given the mayor by his brother-in- law, Thomas F. Moore. tst
 Mayor Scully, in his inaugural message, declared that he and all members of his administration would do their utmost for the city,s well fare. He promised that every pos sible economy would be made, and said he would be primarily con- cerned" with making the tax rate as low as possible.
 Only one appointment was an- nounced by the mayor. that of Will liam H. Dunlayey as sealer of weights and measures for another term. The appointment was ratified unanimously by the board of alder men. st
 The exercises began when Mayor Scully swore in City Clerk Joseph M. Shea. The latter gave the oath to the IS members of the board of aldermen. Patrick F. Shea was elected temporary president, then the board chose John s. Monagan as its president for the next two years.
 (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
3 ENUMERATORS
 TO START CENSUS
Great Fact-Finding Sur- vey Underway Here as
 Elsewhere in Nation

Nine enumerators, under the sup- ervision of w. Harry ByrneS, today began to play their local part in one of the most extensive fact find- ing surveys of business and indus try ever made by the federal goy- eminent. More than l2,O0O enumer- ators today began to gather data throughout the nation for the l940 census.
 Four of seven separate enumera- tions were begun this morning. They were business houses, manii- featuring plants, drainage and ir- rigation units, and mines and quar- ries, The other three, of population, housing and agriculture, will begin April 1.
 Tn the business-industry counts, the commentators will seek facts about payrolls, business volume, ex- penditures for plant expansion and improvement, seasonal and annual employment, power, raw materials and inventories. That work is ex- pecte6 to take five months.
 The manufacturing census will show how the nation has fared since i03T when the last such silr- vey was made 1t showed that the output of l6S.OOO factories in 1897 was valued at approximately ESQ., 10000 GOO; that they employed g. 60O.O00 workers and paid wages Of more than el0,OOO. 900 GOO. Peak Of the new deal recovery movement was reached in 1887. g,
 EnulneratOrg were expected 70 cover approximately 3,OO0.OO0 bIs- iness firms, l70O00 misunderstanding plants and i2.O00 mines and quar- ries, Only thaae drainage and irri- gatipn projects which are operated separately from farming will be il,r cluded in the present census. The others will be Included In the agri- cultural census.
 By April l. the force of enunera- tors will be increased to la0'0oQ They will geek detailed information concerning the more thRn lao.Q0os~ 0o0 inhabitants Of tho United eEaAea and Wsll opezate 'll zsa'Qpo #fHNt %#H4N