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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10
Cn AMlaIM CRACKERS
REMEMBER YOUR MUSIC

You don't have to be a musician to know the answers to these ques- tions. But you must have read some musical history, at least listened to some of the worlds great music. Consider three out of five fair av- craze.
 1. Which of the following sing CTS made his debut as a baritone and later became a famous tenor: Enrico Caruso, Antonio Scotti, Ben- ff1amino Gigli?
 2. In our major scale there are 10 tones, seven tones, eight tones?
 3. Beethoven was born at Wei mar, Bonn, Vienna?
 4. Franz Gruber will always be remembered because he wrote Abide With Me-" Silent Knight, Holy Night" Lead Kindly Light?"
 5. What famous composers life was saved by a waistcoat button while fighting a duel; Francois Couperin, George Friedrich Han- del. Luigi Baccherini?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10
NEW ENGLAND HAD
 ITS HOTTEST DAY
Local Thunder Showers Are Expected; Three Are
 Dead from Humidity

Boston, July 10-(UP)-New Eng lands wave of humid heat continued today with some hope of slight relief from local thunder showers after the hottest day of the year brought death to three more persons. The two day toll of deaths attributed to the heat or electrical storms stood at six.
 Thunderstorms swept over most of New England late yesterday after the temperature here scared to a new 1940 high of 9l.2 degrees, sur passing by a degree the previous high of Monday.
 Lightning killed Hervey E. Vent worth, 63, at North Berwick, Me. The bolt struck his pitchfork and fired a load of hay he was attempting to get into a barn before a cloudburst broke. Two helpers were stunned but ilnhurt and two horses attached to the rack perished.
 Heart attacks, believed induced by heat, took the lives of Edward J. Conley, 70, of Revere and Miss Lucy Flusk, 72, of Boston, retired school teacher. Many others were prostrat- ed.
 Considerable damage to roads and crops was reported as result of the brief, torrential storm. Hailstones as large as marbles feE in Rochester, N. F., and John Hall reported loss of 100 hens which, apparently terri fled by the noise on the roof, hud- dled in a corner and smothered. At Guilford, N. H., several hogs were killed when lightning struck Harry Beant's farm, damaging the house and barn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10
Darby And Joan Take a Swim
was thankful to escape.


 Sixteen hours of comparative peace, through beautiful country, and the train sped on to Albuquer- que. Ogden and Mrs. King had been constantly in each others company Carole Love had kept to herself. Denny scarcely had a word with her, none alone.
 He kept trying not to think of the odd mishap which had made him propose to Rhoda. On the way home from the Currys' party last winter, his car had broken down in a snowstorm. Never would he forget Aunt Tilly's resent ment when he and Rhoda finally reached her house at in the morn- ing. My aunt is old-fashioned about such things" Rhoda had said The engagement followed, and now, having met girl like Carole, Den- ny closed his mind to wondering
 The picturesque station came into view. Gaily blanketed In- dians were waiting to show their pottery and baskets.
 "This time, I'll hang on to her." Rhoda announced, squeezing Peace's hand. "No more scenes. You'll do as I say, Peace Warren. "
 But as the train stopped, 8 mes- senger paged Miss Rhoda Lowell, handing her a telegram.
 Bad news?" Denny asked, re- membering Aunt Tillys weak heart.
 Prom Bertrand" Rhoda smiled, and stuck it into her purse with. out another word.
 (TO Be ContinuedD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10
CHAPTER VIII

Denny hurried through the fast filling aisles of the three cars be- tween his reservations and the ob- servation car. The train had stop ped and people were making for the exits, eager for the few min- utes' breather. Peace should have found her postcard and be coming back, but she wasn't.
 "Seen the youngster?" he asked Carole, who was on her way out.
 She shook her head. Seems to me she skipped through a minute ago. Maybe she's in the ladies room. I'll get the stewardess."
 Denny sent a porter to search up ahead, and meanwhile he ques- toned everybody he met. Caleb Ogden was with Mrs. King, he knew, on the rear platform, unless they had got of, Anyway, Peace wasn't with them. She would have been obliged to pass him.
 She's not in there,' Carole finally told him. escaping a volu- ble stewardess, who agreed to join the search. More than likely she is of the train. After all, she can't be far"
 "Oh, can't shep Denny said grimly. And all the little girls will be wearing - what did she have on today?"
 Blue" Carole said, as they got of. She's no doubt asking for ant eggs at the soda fountain" " They hurried upstairs to the sta- ton. She's not in sight here."
 You go right and I'll go left" Denny took it for granted she would help him. Just then they both spied Rhoda near the book shop, and called to her.
 "She isn't in the waiting room," Rhoda said. "That child can be the biggest nuisance. Denny, why did you let her out of your sight? Now if she's lost, we are in for"
 ne waited to hear no more, but tore of to the street door nearest him. A vast relief flooded him that she hadn't had time to get very far, Peace had utterly Van-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10

YESTERDAY: The conductor and the policeman believe RhOda and Carole when they explain why Denny is taking Peace west. Mrs. King interrupts her kidnaper hunt to become interested in MT. Ogden, a Texas oil man. When the train reaches Kansas City Peace has disappeared again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10
CAST OF CHARACTERS

PEACE WARREN a 6-year- old traveller en route from Bos- Con to Los Angeles. WAYNE DENNIS agreed to deliver Peace safely - a larger order than he expected. RHODA LOWELL - Wayne's flancee, thinks Peace nuisance. Doesn't like crossing the coun- try to get married, either. CAROLE LOVE = a movie star. DARBY and JOAN - Peace's pet turtles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-10

Hyde Heath, England. has just had its third wedding in 400 years
Evening star., 1940-02-24

not add humidification to your heat
ing system, except the portable way
If you are not acquainted with
these handy adjuncts to winter iv-
ing indoors why not investigate?
(For further information about
products described here, write the
Misses Ducas and Gordon, 230 West
Forty first street, New York City
and inclose stamped, self-addressed
envelope)
Evening star., 1940-02-24
Savings League OfficioI
Will Speak Here

A. D. Theobald, Chicago, assistant
vice president of the United States
Savings and Loan League, will ad-
dress the regular monthly meeting
of the District of Columbia Build
ing and Loan League Tuesday on
What Makes the Executive" He is
co-author of the most recently pub
lished book on the business, Savings
and Loan Principles" is a member
of the faculty of the Northwestern
University School of Commerce and
is secretary treasurer of the Ameri-
can Savings and Loan Institute.
Much study has been focused by
the United States League in recent
years on the problems of the eXecu-
tive of a savings and loan institu-
ton with an eye toward arriving at
Evening star., 1940-02-24
High Lights Of Convention
Outlined by HARDING

High lights Of the 2lst convention
Of the Associated General Con-
tractors Of America, held recently
in Memphis, Tenn, were summarized
by Managing Director Edward J.
Harding. They are as follows:
/. Authorization Of q national
campaign against encroachment OF
the w. P. A. in the construction field
2. Passing resolution which "en-
dorses q thorough oficial investiga-
ton into conditions affecting ali
phases Of the construction industry
and urges that such steps be taken
as may be necessary to correct any
practices or conditions within or af-
fecting the construction industry
that are contrary to the public In
terest."
3. Endorsing the biennial high
way authorization bills now before
Congress, and urging that amounts
to be authorized equal excise taxes
paid by highway users, or about
$3.50, 900 900 yearly.
4. Full discussion of labor rela-
tions problems, along with reports
Evening star., 1940-02-24
outstanding progress during the

Of outstanding progress during the
year.
5. Speeches by Assistant Secretary
Of War Louis johnson and other
Federal ofhciass who stressed cordial
relations OF their departments with
contractors, gave frank advice, and
outlined construction programs for
the year.
8. Complete stan and committee
reports on the last years activities.
The convention was one OF the
largest and best in A. @. G. history.
More than 500 delegates were reg
istered.
Evening star., 1940-02-24
HyottsviIIe Property
Leased for Restaurant

Lease Of q tract In the 100 block Of
Maryland avenue, Hyattsville. for
establishment Of Hot Shoppes, Inc,
restaurant in project costing more
than 500 900 was announced today
by Walter l.. Green and Ralph H.
Powers, Hyattsville attorneys and
lessons Of the property
Construction will get under way
shortly, according to Mr.. Green. The
property with q 247-foot frontage Is
located between the Local Hardware
Evening star., 1940-02-24

Co. and the Hyattsville Auto Sup
ply Co.
The contract for erection Of the
building has been awarded to Lee
Turner, Warrington contractor, Mr..
Green said.
The lease was negotiated by Sher-
man Hollingsworth Of Munger &
Evening star., 1940-02-24

clearer distinction than has ex-
listed between the functions of the
executive and that of the Board of
Directors Mr.. Theobald's address
will touch upon some of the facts
that study has developed.
Evening star., 1940-02-24

ing at 1922 K street NV. to local
investor was announced this week
by Samuel S. Spruce, realtor. who
handled the transaction in collabo-
ration with Shannon & Luchs,
realtors.
Sale Of the property, built by Gar
field !. Kass in 1898. is understood
to have involved $l50,000. Its as
sessed worth is $4,000.
Evening star., 1940-02-24

Fare on the new through bus
service between Foochow and
Chungking, in China, Is $12 for the
1860 miles.
Evening star., 1940-02-24

Hollingsworth, Bethesda real estate
brokers. and Ned Bord Of Randall :
H. Hagner & Co., Mr.. Green said.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Diggs Given Trophy
In Outstanding Work
For Race Last Year

Senator Charles c. Diggs was
selected by the Booker T. WASH
ington Trade association as the
citizen who had made the outsiand-
ing contribution 10 racial progress
during the year OF 1899.
As result OF his selection,
Senator Diggs was presented the
George w. Porter trophy at the
weekly meeting OF the MONDAY
luncheon club Wednesday in the
dining room Of Lucy Thurman
YwCA. The presentation was by
the Rev. Robert Il Brady, pastor
OF Second Baptist church.
In addition to the selection Of
Diggs for his outstanding contri-
buttons. J. Sidney Barthwell was
named the winner Of the cup pre-
scented by NacIrema. This award
was for keeping the neatest esiab-
lishment through the year.
The selection of Dlggs was made
by committee composed of Mrs. II.
Louise Henderson. walter ]. Fields.
and Waiter House. Barthwell was
named by members OF the House
wives league who have visited vari-
Gus establishments during the
years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Derns Prep
For Election
One-Day Confab
Scheduled Here

Michigan Democrats will gather
in Brewster Center. 637 Brewster,
Feb. 16. for a one-day conference,
according to announcement coming
from the Michigan Federated Demo-
cratic Clubs.
The conference. according to the
announcement, Is to begin prepa-
ratlons for the 1910 election. Every
democratic organization in the
state is expected to be represented.
Preceding the conference, there
will be a banquet Friday evening,
Feb. 10, in the dining room OF Lucy
Thurman YwCA in honor OF MUIR
ray ID. Van Wagner. state high
way commissioner. Mr.. Van WACO
ner will also speak at the confer
ence.
The committee making arrange
ments for the conference are: Sena-
tor Charles c. Diggs. Emmett 5.
Cunningham. Joseph c. Coles, Rev.
Horace A. white. George c. John
son. walter Bates. Rev. ]. B. Nc
Duffe, Mrs. Eugie West, Mrs. Jose
phine Bedford. Mckinley Cary,
Luther Keith. Milton Wills. Clar-
ence Oliver and John Whitaker.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03


Three OF the churches viii hold
all day services. with time al noon
for luncheon They arc Jefferson
Avenue Presbyterian. Central NJ Z.
and Brewster Pilgrim Congrega-
tional. Bethel AME church will hold
afternoon services only.
The morning services will be
from 1915 to 1915 and the after
moor services from 1850 10 3 p. m
An offering will be taken in each
church. which will 30 20 be ap-
portIoned by the National Commit
tee OF Church Women for the foui
projects they sponsor namely
work among the migrants, bringing
Christian literature 10 those who
need II the world over, Indian stu.
derts In T.. s. Government schools
and the Union Christian colleges
IN India. China and Japan
Every woman IN Detroit a uigcd
TO attend any one Of these prayer
services on February 0.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Lives 4 Days
After Drinking
Lysol
Entertainer
Makes Futile
Suicide Attempt

Despondent because OF domestic
trouble. Mrs. Camilla Mosby. %, OF
g33 Division. drank poison last
Wednesday in suicide attempt
she died Saturday evening at Re-
ceiving hospital.
Mrs. Mosby drank the poison fol-
lowing an argument with her hus-
band, walter. according to police
reports. After she had drank the
lysol she was taken TO Receiving
hospital by her husband.
MIR. Mosby said there had not
been serious argument between
the two when his wife rushed into
the bath room ard drank me poison
before he could snatch the bottle
away.
He said that they had never had
any trouble before. and he could
not understand her reason for TAX
ing her life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mosby
we're held Wednesday morning from
Sacred Heart church, Eliot and
Beaubien.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Slayer On Trial For
Killing OF Woman;
Shooting OF Friend

Amos Portes. 40, OF lOli Leland,
charged with the fatal shooting Of
Mrs. Mary Llyes. IS. OF the same
address. last Nov. Is. went on trial
before a jury in Recorders Judge
Joseph ellis. Tuesday.
Mrs. Lyles died three days later
IN Receiving hospital. She had
been wounded four times. twice In
the abdomen. once in the left shout
der. and once In the left arm.
Cleveland Bell. who Foomed With
the Portes. was also shot and Sc
rlously wounded by the Infatuated
man.
In statement made TO an as
slstant prosecutor shortly after the
shooting which was read in court
Tuesday. Portes admitted the
shooting. bL. declared he did not
know at the time what ne was do
Ing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03

Addressing the members or the
wolverine Bar association at their
annual banquet Friday night In
the Frogs Club. the judge express
ed deep concern az the strangle-
hold small loan companies have
on large number OF workers.
I'm firmly convinced that II
these evils could be eliminated Il
would provide an avenue 10 escape
from the present economic depres-
sion" be said.
The Judge then vert on to emu
merate the high per cent Of inter-
est exacted by the loan companies
causing many OF those who had
been caught in the net. to be bur-
dened with garnishments.
Attorney oscar Baker. Bay City,
warned the lawyers against shoddy
appearance. both OF himself sud
cliert. He also urged the members
to always pay their bar dues aud
closed by saying I'm proud TO be
member OF group that has
achieved such prominence in the
past IS years"
william Bowling. chief assis-
iant prosecutor. said There is no
room in this country Tor nation
alist groups. We are all fellow
Americans
other speakers we're Traffic
Judge Thomas Maher. Henry VOL
fenden. secretary OF the state Bar
association. ard John b. Morris,
president OF the Wolverine Bar as
s0ciation.
Those present were John X.
Graham. assistant prosecutor. Os-
car smith. Francis NJ. Dent, Law
renee NJ. Hayes. Charles Jones. as
sistant prosecutor: Percival r.
Piper. william A. Berry. Olander
stewart. Harold y. Bledsoe. Joseph
brown. Oscar yigeett, Allen
Bibbs. Judson Powell. Lloyd A.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Church WoInen's Council Prepares
For Annual World Prayer Service

The Detroit Council of Church Women Will hold the
annual World Day of Prayer services in four local church
es on the Friday in Lent February O. The World Day
of Prayer sponsored 10y the National Committee Of
Church Women II is especially set aside for prayer by
Christian nennle the world over.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Bishop Robinson To
Broadcast Services
From Church Sunday

Bishop Robinson. OF the local
Alpha and Amega Spritualist
church. has contracted with Radio
station WMBC to broadcast over
that station each Sunday night al
Q o'clock. featuring his seventy
voice choir and special sermons. HIS
first broadcast was held last sun
day.
In commenting on radio broad
casting, David Sarnoff. president
OF the Radio Corporation of Ameri-
ca, says:
"The richest man carnot buy ior
himself what the poorest man gets
free by radio"
This is indeed true. when one
listers to the sweet harmony and
religious feryer OF the seventy
voice choir OF the Alpha and Omega
church broadcast every Sunday
night. All are invited to listen In
TO these programs.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Say Its Not
True, Caruso
And That's Just
What He Did

Say now. what's this? have
70 statement 10 make. II you want
to talk to me. come into my Of
fee"
Thus Arthur Caruso greeted his
friends after his release on $500
bond Saturday after pleading not
guilty on his arraignment to a
charge OF obtaining money under
false pretense. Recorders Court
Judge Christoper r. stein set the
bond.
Caruso had surrendered to de-
tectives OF the Special Investiga-
ton Squad Saturday morning. The
detectives held warrant obtain
ed by Deward Pernell. OF $40 John
II. who charged he had given Ca
russo $3.50 Dec. II on the latter's
promise TO get him job. The
transaction. according to Pernell,
occurred in the wayne County
Court building.
ayes. I know Pernell' said p
russo Il met him sometime last
fall. but did not accept any money
from him on the promise OF getting
him a Job
when he stopped me and ask
cd for a letter TO get a job, told
him TO 90 out and try and get a
job himself. wanted to get rid
of the fella.
yes. I gave him a letter. but
be did not give me any money IN
return for the letter. | don't make
a practice OF selling jobs to these
sellas who poster me each and ev-
ery day for letters.
Say, n that chap doesn't have
any more information than what
he presented at the arralgnment,
he'll never get a conviction. Why
it's absolutely silly TO think that
I would stoop to such a thing.
"And don't forget to tell your
readers that I'll DO out on my lad
der soon. campaigning for some oil
the candidates."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03

Loomis. Ernest Mitchell. William
Colder. c. LeBron simmons. Fl-
ward Turner. Richmond VI Golism-
~. Herbert l. Dudley. Robert J..
Evans. wynce Garvin. +. A. Davcn-
port. william T Patrick. Sr. vii
lis NJ Graves. Joseph A Craigon.
James T. lee. BENJAMIN smith. and
Charlcs Smith.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Detroiter's F at h e r
Dies In Springfield

David wilbur. S2-yesr-old retir-
ed undertaken, Who died at bis
home. 2so Fair. Springfield, Ohio.
last week was the father OF Mrs
Ethel Howard. 1927 Firwood. ard
David wIlburn. Jr.. well known De-
troit musician.
Mr.. Wilburn was well konwn 10
old Detroiters. having worked on
the old Detroit Plain Dealer. lie
was the FIRST coiored man to eradu-
ate from the Clark EmbalmiuE
school IN Ohio
Miss Helen Howard. daughter OF
Mrs Ethel Howard. Is the only
grand child.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Two Factions On Eight Mile Road
ADVISED To Cooperate Their Efforts

A lively meeting was held in the Grant school on
denlane street in the West Smile Road last Sat-
dsv BY the Taxpayers association of that locality in OPP
bson TO the movement of the Committee On lncorpora-
lion which seeking to incorporate the community into
fourth or ffth-class city. Mrs Mary Morris presided
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03

Scott, secretary OF the Committee
on Incorporation, writes as fol-
lows:
"As a taxpayer OF this commune
~. who once opposed this issue
but took enough time to study II
Continued on page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Small Loan Sharks Given Blast By
Judge ellis In Talk To Lawyers

Recorders Judge Joseph ellis urged coored lawyers
TO form a committee to wage campaign against small
loan sharks and repossesson Of automobiles.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-03
Spann Denies
His Men Protect
Policy Houses
Agency Operates
Under Supervision
OF The State

An emphatic denial of allegations
made hy police that his men we're
guarding policy houses, was made
Wednesday BY Louis spaun. 49, o.
$50 East philade iphia, owner ~
tho Central Detective Agercy and
the National Private police Co.
Spann also denied that accusa-
tions Of police that there is pol-
icy house at 1911 whore four 81
his men were arrested Tuesday Nv
police graft grand jury investiga-
tors and subsequently, questioned
by Circuit Court Judge Homer
Ferguson. one-man grand jury, and
Chester OHara special rfand ipry
prosecutor.
Authorized Agency
Harold b Bledsoe. attorney ,or
Spanr. ~ statement. said his
client = is authorized to conduct his
business ami 20 engage in the
aforementioned business pursuant
TO the laws OF The state OF Michigan
and Ia accordance herewith.
According 10 the LAWS OF tho
state OF Michigan. made and pro-
yldcd in cases of detective acercies.
BE has on deposit with the State
Of Michigan Ave thousand dollar
surety bond the purpose az which
is TO indemnify anybody who sus-
tains any loss or damages as re-
I suit OF unwarranted acts or con-
/ duct bv Spann or any 81 BIS agents.
No Policy-flouse Guard
"Spann said he does not furnish
operatives 10 guard any policy
( house as was stated IN The daily
press on Jan. "a fic also statcs
that he has, as was stated Il tho
daily press. gone ont OF business.
but that due 10 burdensome over
heard expenses he has moved his
office and agency 20 his residence.
500 East Philadelphia.
He said that his agency Ia FOR
hire. Just IS any other agency en-
gagged In The same business and
according 20 he laws Of the state
LOT Michigan and that he IS not en-
cacirg in any Illegal business, nor
( has he engaged in any Illegal busi-
ness and further that he has no
intention ~ doing so.
Guarded Money
However, be has from time n
time. through and BY the MD and
assistance OF his agents, conducts
al various persons. firms and bus
mess establishments in transfer
ring large sums 81 money which
they had in their care and custorv
70 banks finance companies and
private individuals but that az no
time did be have ANYTHING except
a business interest for hire IN ne
particular service"
Spann said that he had heer or
Grating the detective agency for
five years and had never had any
difficulty in obtaining recommen-
dations for HIS men Zach. he said.
had been thoroughly Investigated
as 20 character before being hired.
lie stated that there had never
hcen 4 policy house al 1911 81 An
,oine during tho time he rented the
office space on the second floor ~
the building ard he was sure That
there Is none there now
Inspector Arthur Brown ~ the
Police Record Bureau. said Tues
dav that be would start PRONE
of the charges agains' the men, and
II proven true. wonld recommend
the revocation Of their gun permits.