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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-22

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, it appears, are
the latest European countries to be found gull
ty of the heinous crime of being small, unoffen-
sive nation
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-22
BY NJ. Z. NORRIS
Past President Cleveland Chapter,
American Institute of Banking

To the graduates OF our thou
sands of high schools and colleges,
the main thought at this moment
is the choice of a career, and bank
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-22

II Duce, opines the man at the next desk, will
always be known as the fellow who shortened
the famed Roman sword to the stilleto.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-22
SEVEN KILLED

NEXT: Qualifications in General.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

Tacoma area. gas fired furnaces
are available and a number of
them are giving satisfactory
service. The gas furnace 10 en-
tirely automatic in operation. but
fuel costs are deterrent to wide
spread popularity.
Newest development in electric
heating ID Tacoma mans inven-
ton This unit has the appear
ance Of an oil burning circulating
heater. II Is still considered in
the experimental stage. but these
electric heaters are giving good
account Of themselves in homes
where they are being used. In
point Of capacity to heat a home
up to six rooms and in economy of
operating costs, they give promise
u becoming an important factor
IN the residential heating field.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Furnace Firm in
Business Sc Years

Sixty-eight years ago, the firm
that is now known as Hyder Furn-
ace company, started business in
Old Tacoma, George Eroe, man
ager of the firm relates with
pride.
"The traditions established dur
ing our years in business are still
observed Eroe says.
Now located at 1913 Pacific
avenue, the Hyder Furnace COM
pany specializes in the manu-
facture, installation and repair of
sawdust burners.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Disclose Easy Way
To Get Rid Of Siumps

There Is an old stump Of a
large tree on the lot. How can
get rid Of 1t in the easiest
way ?"
Answer: First drill two-inch
holes deep into the stump. A
red hot poker will make the
holes wide cough. Into each
hole put two ounces of sslt-
peter. Fill the balance Of the
hole with water and cork with
clay or mud. Leave this for
several days until this liquid
penetrates into the wood. When
the hole Is dry fill with paraf-
fin and set on fire. At first il
will burn slowly but the fire
win gradually follow the route
Of the saltpeter and the entire
stump will burn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Expects Most Rents
To Increase in 1910

There are good indications that
rents for singIe-family houses and
apartments will be higher this
year than last. Byron T. shutz,
president OF the Mortgage Bank
ers Association of America, said
today.
His opinion was based on a
study among members Of the or
ganizafion which shows that 65.s
percent OF the replying members
In 81 cities In 81 states. whose
opinions were polied, expect high
er house rents In 1870, 1913 per-
cent anticipate no rise with less
than one percent I'm doubt about
the trend.
As TO apartment rents, SIS per-
cent Of the members replying ex-
pect gain while AIS percent
foreseen no appreciable rise. On
this question, "a percent voted no
opinion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

ing board, lath, roof board, sheath
ing, tile and plank. classified as to
its uses and dimensions. The
sheathing and lath replace wood
lumber of those types. The building
board, tile and plank are available
in many rich surface textures, dec
orative treatments and designs and
combine utility with beauty for in
terror finishes.
Besides providing greater COM
fort in both summer and winter,
insulation saves fuel. makes possi-
bic the use Of a smaller heating
plant, and absorbs sound.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
PAINTING CRACKED WOOD

Many householders are under
the erroneous impression that
paint will cover cracks in wood
work. Cracks or depressions in
woodwork cannot be covered or
filled with paint. These must be
filled carefully with putty or
plastic wood before the paint is
applied.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Heat Insulation F ascinates
All Interested in Homes
Important Term Thut Should Be Under
stood by Builders or Remodelers

One of the newest and fascinating terms in the
nome builders language is heat insulation Because of
Importance to comfort and heating economy is term
winch should be understood by person planning
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

Duliu OF remodel a nome.
Strictly speaking, any structure
which has ever protected man from
the elements has contained a meas
sure Of insulation, for insulation is
merely that quality IN "a building
material which keeps heat or cold
from passing from one side of a
wall to the other.
In the modern sense, however.
the word insulation refers to a ma
terial which has an unusually high
heat resistance and which is
especially designed for the job of
keeping out uncomfortable tenn
peratures and keeping IN desirable
ones
Types Of Insulation
There are four general types OF
insulation: rigid or structural, fill,
flexible and reflective.
Rigid insulation includes various
types of structural insulating
boards, which are manufactured
from wood or cane fiber. The raw
material is first reduced to a pulp,
after which the fibers are cooked
and washed, thus removing all
soluble matter. The clean fibers are
chemically treated with water
proofing material, 20 that the fin
ished board win be highly water
resistant throughout its entire
thickness.
The fibers are then feIted into
large sheets and dried. In these
operations all water is removed
The final step is cutting and trim
ming the boards to the finished
sizes.
These boards can be used in
many ways in building. They re-
place other materials and provide
not only insulation but extra
structural strength and interior
Supplement- Material
The other types supplement
rather than replace ordinary build
ing material and are installed sole
ly for their insulating values. Fill
comes in a mass and is
poured or blown into the open
places between the inner and outer
walls. Flexible insulation is an
Of the fill type In which
the insulating material is held to-
gether in bats or blankets by paper
or other binders. Reflective insula-
ton is the use Of metal or foil with
shiny surfaces which reflect tine
heat.
The rigid board comes in buiid-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

instead of three persons as required by Connecticut law, and that it was improperly filed for probate in surrogate's court, New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
FAMILY GRANTED
 CHANGE OF NAME
Ignacy StanrarOwski to Be Known as Starnard
 From This Noon On

A short calendar of superior court was held today with Judge Alfred c. Baldwin presiding. An unusually large number of cases were listed for hearing including divorce pro- ceedings of the following:
 Ernest L. St. Sauveur against Irene Fredette St. Sauveur, Beatrice c. Hoyt Trenka against Frank J. Trenka, Beatrice M. etrucci against Orlando Petrucci, Catherine H. Chainowski against Victor J. Chain owski, Carmen Fortin Pare against Albani Pare, Raymond Graveline against Mary Diamond Graveline, Hazel Bennett McCaul against AL son M. McCaul, Gladys Louise Ken dell against Raymond Osgood Ken dell, Edna Loucks against Byron Loucks, Charles P. Mercy against Angela z. Mercy, William P. Moher against Margaret Clark Moher, Val erie Horan against Orlando Horan, Eve Udra Delinkaitis against John Delinkitis, Lillian L. Moran against Robert Moran, Dorothy Hawksley against John Allen Hawksley, Hell en c. Mercy against Stephen F. Mercy, Grace L. Bradford against Burton E. Bradford, and Claudio F. Trodino against Carl Trodino.
 Ignacy Edward Standarowski and family were granted change of name to Standard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
POPS CONCERTS
 TO BE SUSPENDED
No Programs Planned at Library Next Week;
 Party in Making

Announcement has been made by the directors of the "learning-to- listen" series, Walden Trimble and Miss Paulette Wolozin that during Christmas week the regular music classes, as well as the Pop" concert, will be suspended.
 Instead there will be held on Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 three all request programs. This innovation has been arranged in answer to many requests made by the audience, and the outstanding feature of the request-programs is that selections asked for will be played "on-the-spot", not scheduled for week hence.
 The audience will receive a printed list of classical and popular orchestral works to aid them in making their selection, after which popular vote will be taken, to de- termine the four or five most fa- vored selections for the respective evenings program.
 The public is cordially invited to attend this unique and intimate musical festivity, through the cour- tesy of the Bronson Library and the WPA adult education program of Waterbury.
 The worlds finest music, elec- trically reproduced, will be present. ed in an atmosphere of beautiful colored lights. Christmas decorations and floral artistry.
 In order to accommodate late corners, there will be a short inter- mission at 8:15.
 A Christmas party is being ar- ranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Parking Meters Ripped From Sidewalk
WILLIAMS GIVEN
 JAIL SENTENCE
Accused Also Fined $lOO, Costs for Operating with
 License Suspended

Roland Williams, 27, of 651 North Riverside street, charged with driv- ing car while his license is sus- pended, was fined $1OO and cost of $11 in police court today and sent to jail when he was unable to pay his fine. The accused was arrested by Detective Lieut.. William Foley and Edward McElligott. The accused has a long record which was sub mitted to Judge T. E. Conway. He has been arrested a number of times for taking a car without permis- sion. Williams received a conviction in superior court of Waterbury on Jan. 12, 133 for using motor vehi- cles without the owners permission. A reformatory sentence was sus- pended then. He was involved in an accident on Oct. 1883, and received a jail sentence for another count of using an automobile without the owners permission.
 He was convicted on several oth- CT counts within the last six years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Police Department
 Investigating Act
 Of Vandalism Here
Two Meters. Standards Placed on North Main Street FOrcibIy Removed During Night; No Develop
 ments in Threatened Legal Fight

were found by Motor Patrolmen Jo- seph Mccarthy and Alfred Overton and Patrolman Harold Green.
 Work of installing the meters was continued today, and motorists were beginning to become more familiar with their operation The fees vary from one cent to a nickel, depending on the location and the amount of parking time allowed.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy has hinted at legal action against the meters. He has made formal demand on Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch that the meters be removed from in front of his property on Leavenworth street and elsewhere. He charges that the meters are ob- structions, and claims that they were installed in violation of the law. MT. Cassidy declares that the police board had no power to enter into a contract whereby a private concern will receive profit from parking on public highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
.BUCKNER GIVEN
 RELEASE TODAY


 Lewisburg, Pa., December 20. - (UP) William P. Buckner, 32- year-old playboy broker, was re- leased from the Federal Penitentiary here today after serving nine months of two-year sentence for con- spiracy to use the mails to defraud
 Buckner'S parents were at the prison. Buckner left in an automo- bile, his parents following in. another car.
 Apparently Buckner's wife, socie- ty-singer, Adelaide Moffet, did not come here to greet him. Their mar riage was revealed shortly before Buckner began his sentence on March 26. He never has seen their two-months old son and it was be- lieved he was headed for New York, where his family lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
NEW YORK LAWYER ESTATE FOUGHT

Fairfield, Conn, Dec. 20.-(UP)- The $2,Ooo,0Oo estate of the late Edward Washington Murphy, New York attorney, was being contested today by his son, John E. Murphy, New York, on grounds it was i'm perfectly executed"
 The will divided the estate one third to Anna Wadel, Fairfield, his housekeeper; one-third to Fabian Beltran, also of Fairfield, who was butler and manager of the Murphy estate; and the remaining third to be distributed among the son, the deceased's former wife, Alice T.. Murphy, New York, and brother, Thomas J. Murphy, also of New York.
 John E. Murphy contended the will was witnessed by only two,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Thailand (Siam) shipped nearly $3,00O,000 worth of lockwood to other countries in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Late Realty Neus

Warranty Deed Anna Kurtz to Clara Hotchkiss, property on Cherry street. Anthony M0ckaitis to Sally DelmOntas, property at High lands"
 Alfred Baker to Theresa Trau- rig, property on Stephana lane.
 Mortgage Deed Theresa Traurig to the Bridge port Peoples Savings Bank.
 Mortgage Release Loren R. Carter to Raymond H. Gaylord.
 Marguerite Frost to Albert E. Blewitt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
EAST END CLUB
 PROMOTING PARTY

More than 1000 children will at- tend the annual Christmas party oi the East End Community club at the Hamilton theater tomorrow morning.
 The youngsters will enjoy a pro- gram of moving pictures, stage en- tertainment, and Christmas carols Each will receive a bag containing a aft and holiday goodies.
 Tickets for the party have been distributed by the club through the schools of the East End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Two of the 665 parking meters now being installed in the downtown district were ripped from the side walk during the night and police theorized that the act was intended to show disapproval of the devices requiring motorists to pay for park ing on the streets.
 The meters were torn from their moorings on lower North Main street, one from in front of the Mohician market, the other from in front of the Waldorf lunch. The broken meters and their standards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
FIREMEN INJURED

Weymouth, Mass, Dec. 20 - GU P0 - Captain James Mccarthy, 43, of the Weymouth Fire Department today remained in critical condition with back and internal injuries suf- fered when he fell from Second- story window after being overcome by smoke at a fire last night.
 Captain John Connor suffered a badly gashed foot while fighting the $3,000 blaze, which swept a two- family wooden dwelling house, and a hoseman was overcome by smoke
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
@neHb1y0>vr%
ESTABLISHED 1885

or Thot Chip Off The Old Block Let's Make 1t A ReoI He-Boy's s ,hristmos Thot Will Worm The .ockIes Of His Heart.
 Hi-boots of sturdy leather for win ter storms, 5000.
 SheepIined Kip in or out gobor- dine jackets, $10.75.
 Seogoing oII wool flannel robes with navel insignia and flying corps robes with aviation insignia -the robe of the season, $7.75. Ski jackets of cold and wind proof sobordine. $6.75.
 Ski suits of wool or gobordine that toke to snow as duck to woter, $11.75.
 Junior knit ensemble suits = fancy stripe top and solid color shorts, $1.95.
 Slippers in bunny and Ieother models, $l.35 to $3.75. Fine wool sweaters, new shades and models, $1.o5 to $4.25. Cotton flannel shirts. Sl.15- all wool, $4.50.
 Comfortably soft royon and wool muffIers, $1.0O.
 A pigskin glove ot $z.o5 horse hide play mittens 65 cents to $l.15.
 Comb and brush sets $1.OO-tie racks $1.OO- -biIIfoId set $1 1.O0- tie and fIoshlight sets $1.00-tie sets $1.O0 ski caps $1.35-wooI ski hose 75 cents.
 Flagship eviction set-cop, coot and Ieggings with aviation corp insignia $I2.75.
 Conodion coat - the smortest coat of the season, $22.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
CAROL TO LEAVE SPAIN

New York, Dec. 20 - CUP.) U The German wireless reported from Lisbon today that ex-King Carol of Rumania is expected to leave Spain for Lisbon today or tomorrow and may come to the United States from Portugal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05
|Czarist Pioneer
Dies in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska OF the
last surviving emissaries Of the car
died here Wednesday after a life of
service to dwindling Little Rus
sia," like himself cut Off from the
fatherland.
He was Father A. p. Kasheva-
roff. 76, priest of the Greek ortho-
dox church In the territory for so
years.
Born on Kodiak island. his entire
life was spent in the service OF his
church In Alaska. unbroken by
Unite States acquisition Of the
Russian outpost.
An historian. he was curator Of
the territorial museum since its
founding in 1922. He had written
many papers on Alaskan history,
in much of which he had partici-
pated.
At one time he headed the church
in Sitka. and later was transferred
here. where he was priest Of st.
Nichola..
He suffered a stroke Sunday and
had sen In a coma since. Parish
toner's and townspeople unfamiliar
with the religion. but fond OF the
man. mourned at the hospital when
word Of his passing was received.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05
Roy Rogers, Popular Cowboy
Star, Plays Lead in Western
Good Cost In Other Feoture
Titled. Struggled Cargo"

lusty roaring thr-laden tale of adventure in Civil
War days THE Arizona Kid Republic Roy Rogers film
which opens today at the Riviera theater.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05
Twice Plays Role Of
Leslie Towards Son

When Douglas Scott was four
years Of age, he played the role of
Derek In Devotion" and . his
screen father was Leslie Howard.
Recently he played the roe of Eric
In David o. selxnick's Inter
mezzo." a love story which is
now playing at the Beverly thea
ter, and he Is again the son OF
Leslie Howard. Now he Is IL and
= senior at the Hollywood high
school, but nine years ago he was
only little screen tot. who didn't
quite know what all the shooting
was about. incidentally. Inter
mczzo" brought him back to the
same studio In which he debuted
Al Towards son almost a decade
ago. Others In the production,
which United Artists releases. are
Edna Best. Ingrid Bergman. John
Halliday and Enid Bennett. The
story centers most of Its action
around the love affair Of a noted
violinist. who falls In love with
younger woman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05
Fort Astoria S Site
Will Be CITY Park

ASTORIA, Ore.-The site of Old
Fort George, founded by the Astor
party when it landed at the mouth
Of Columbia river, changed hands
again when the city of Astoria
took it over for park purposes.
First erected by Astor's men
the fort passed to the British, was
then restored to American hands
and. for years after was privately
owned. Recently, Clatsop county
took it over for unpaid taxes, but
gave 1t to the city upon request OF
the park commission.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05

II you're not using II. sell II with
. Fast Action Times Want Ad
Phone Main 315l.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05

There is music for the ears,
drama for the heart. and thrills
to Jingle the veins in The Ari-
zona Kid" which briefly depicts
Roy's tracking down Mcbride. a
notorious, vicious bandit, who Is
protected by innocent people be-
cause his charm blinds them to his
deviltry.
The Civil war is engagingly
woven into the screenplay, a fine
product from the pens Of Luci
Ward and Jack Natteford.
Roy Rogers, a better bet for
top stardom with each new role,
performs splendidly. George Cab
by" Hayes, his side-kick, is riot
and an excellent actor. Outstand-
ing performances are also offered
by Stuart Hamblen. as Mcbride,
former star Dorothy Sebastian,
Dave Kerwin, and Sally March.
Miss March is a newcomer to the
screen, and offers much evidence
of potential stardom in her debut
ing role.
Sharing the screen at the Ba-
rovic house is Struggled Cargo,
featuring strong cast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05

fury and danger in . remote
United states consulate besieged
BY fierce bandits. Baxter Is seen
~ . ne'er-do-well adventurer. max
ing trouble when he can't find II
and finding Il this time with Alice.
These two live q startling drama
with death seemingly but an hour
away. Featured In the cast are
Charles Winninger. as the heroic
American consul: Arthur Tresch-
er. keye Luke and Willie Fsing.
The film was directed by Gregory
Ratoff.
Robert Taylor and Greer Carson
win BE- seen also In Remember. /"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05
Parents on Trial" on
Shell Screen TODAY

Parents on Trial" new Column
bia dramatic romance, featuring
Jean Parker and Johnny Downs,
will open at the Shell theater to-
day. Presenting the conflict be-
tween the old and the young gen.
erations, the film tells the story
of two young lovers who meet the
obstacle of parental disapproval
A midnight elopement followed by
an annulment, a thrilling flight
from the police and a startling
climax in a gripping courtroom
sequence, provide the essentials
for this engrossing romance of
modern youth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05
N Deaths
Due to T.B
Health Officer
Gives Statistics

While tuberculosis has dropped
from first to seventh place as the
cause Of death for the population
as whole, II still takes a heavy
toll every year In the United
States.
Thus declared DR.. Lee Powers,
director OF the Tacoma City
Health department. Wednesday in
addressing the Usadians' club at
the Winthrop hotel.
Last year" DIR. Powers de-
ciared. tuberculosis was the cause
Of death Of ~ persons In Tacoma
and from between so. 900 and TO-
600 persons In the United States. /"
The speaker Is member Of the
Early Diagnosis committee, re-
Gently appointed to conduct the
Early Diagnosis campaign
throughout Pierce county during
the month of April. The campaign
10 sponsored by the tuberculosis
League Of Pierce county.
Tuberculosis takes its heaviest
toll from persons between the ages
OF Is and as" DR.. Powers said.
land singles out one out of every
seven young men and one out of
every four young women"
A film. CLOUD In the Sky"
which emphasized the Importance
Of finding tuberculosis in its early
stages. was shown. Miss Stella
Kellogg. executive secretary for
the tuberculosis League. was In
troduced by DIR. Chris Reynolds,
Early Diagnosis campaign chair
man, who presided.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-05

When the silver blodes be-
gin cutting fancy figures of
the Lakewood Ice Arena to-
night. Ruth Bobbit. member of
the Lakewood Figure Skotino
club will be omone them. The
ice comivol in which she will
participate will be held tonight
and tomorrow night.