Community ‘Big Tent’ Begins Tenth Annual Tour
Tbe Gainesville (Texas) Community circus Is the "only show of Its kind in the world." The circus, with
Elliott Roosevelt as ringmaster, utilizes bankers, school teachers, housewives, business men, doctors—in fact,
anyone in the community. No one is paid for his services, and the circus plays in eight or ten towns
within 100 miles of Gainesville, town of 10,000. This Is its tenth season. Left: The organization’s quintuplet
trapeze act composed of high school and college girls. Inset: Nine-year-old Doris Marie Norman, trapeze
artist, and, right, a Shetland pony act, under the direction of Charles Brewer, 21, truck driver by profession.
Where Pope Pius XII Will Mount Throne
Assumption of St. Peter’s throne by Pope Pius XII will be completed
Thursday, May 18, witii ceremonies in which the pontiff will formally
take possession of the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, above, his see as
bishop of Rome. The procession from Vatican to the Roman cathedral
will be the first of its kind in 93 years, popes since that time having been
voluntary “prisoners” inside the Vatican walls. This imprisonment was
ended by the Lateran concordat of 1999.
JUDGE UNDER FIRE
Martin T. Manton of New York,
former senior judge of the United
States circuit court of appeals, will
go on trial May 22 under two indict
ments alleging conspiracy to bribe
a judicial officer, and conspiracy to
obstruct justice. Judge Manton re
signed last January after New York
District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey
charged he, or companies in which
he had an interest, had received
more than $439,000 from individuals
or companies whose affairs had been
before his court.
Air-Minded Coeds Enroll in New Flying Club
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When flying enthusiasts at Smith college in Westfield, Mass., started an aviation club they enrolled 30 mem*
ben, two of whom are licensed pilots. Left: Bob Gray, instructor, teaches them how to plot a course on
flying maps. Left to right: Elisabeth Ratterman, Helen T. McEldowney, Marjorie Grant, Virginia Ball
and, right front, Dale Johnson. Right: Marjorie Grant learns how to get the height of the visibility ceiling.
YOUNGEST JOCKEY
At the tender age of three, Carter
(“Bucky”) Curtis lays claim to be
ing the youngest jockey in the world.
He hasn’t ridden in a race yet, but
it won’t be long. His father is s De
troit, Mich., track superintendent.
Snake’s Fast Broken by Zoo Keepers
Strangler, a 15-foot anaconda snake, who started to fast upon his
arrival at the Philadelphia zoo last August, was finally forced to eat
despite himself. Roger Conant, zoo curator, used a ram rod through
the snake’s open mouth, pushing food through a tube in its throat. It
took 10 men to hold Strangler during the forcible feeding process. Rabbit
meat was served.
British Women Aid in Defense Program
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Territorials, the auxiliary air force and members of the Air Raid
Precaution services took part in London’s first national defense display
in ' yde park recently. Two members of the Women’s Ambulance corps
are shown as they canvassed for recruits during the defense display.
England has taken great strides in air raid precautions, even to the in
stallation of family-size bomb-proof shelters.
| AMERICAN MOTHER
Mrs. Elias Compton of Wooster,
Ohio, has been chosen the "Ameri
can Mother for 1939" by the Golden
Rule foundation. Mrs. Compton
is the widow of Dr. Elias Comp
ton, and mother of Karl Taylor
Compton, Boston; Wilson M. Comp
ton, Washington, D. C.; Arthur Holly
Compton, University of Chicago,
and Mary Compton, wife of Dr. Her
bert Rice of India.
Ancient Secrets Used in Modern Beauty Culture
Beauty secrets of 2,000 years ago have been brought up to date by a New York beauty authority. Left:
Modern electrically heated vacuum cups have replaced the hot glass or metal cups of Helen of Troy’s day.
They are used to relieve congestion. Inset: On a wooden exercise rack, copied from the ones harem
beauties have used for centuries, modern girls exercise to obtain lithe suppleness and strengthened nerves.
Right: The young beauty aspirant tries breathing exercises based on ancient Yoga practices.
CAMERA SUBJECT I
The beauty contest season In
southern California got off to a fly
ing start recently when Jane Mc
Clure won first place in the Long
Beach candid camera beauty com
petition. Camera addicts had a field
day, according to reports.
It’s Romance on the Run for Collegian
Goldfish bowls were put aside for the nonce when a San Francisco
State college student started his ‘‘kissathon caper.” Capturing feminine
victims on the run, Marshall Blum, right, made good on his wager to
kiss 30 coeds in 20 minutes, and much to the astonishment of Jim Fits*
gerald, clocker, did it in five minutes. Betty Welch, victim, seems
slow to appreciate the opportunities of this history-making event.
15,000 Hours Spent Building Largest Model Bridge
Dominick de Gregorio, 40, of Philadelphia, Pa., is pictured with his 30-foot model of the Delaware river
bridge. De Gregorio started his miniature in 193!^ during a time when he was unemployed. He has spent
15,000 hours in its construction, and has spent $1,000 in the building of it. The bridge, unusually light, is
made of balsa wood, and stands only 22 Inches high. The only tools used were homemade knives and a razor.
REAL ESTATE
t Story Hotel-Apt*. Ser. sta.; store rent
als. All leased. Fine income. Farm, tour
ist trade. Corner main st. *5.000 takes all
Photos. Inf. ARTHUR WILSON. CAM
BRIDGE. IDAHO.
Liquidation of the Larger Holdings and
estates our specialty. 27 years of success
ful selling. If you have real estate to sell,
communicate with Nebraska Realty Auc
tion Co., Central City, Nebr.
RANCH
STOCK RANCH. 1080 a.. 140 cult. Plenty
feed, water, nec. bldgs. Good rds 110
head stock. 100 ewes with lambs. Crop all
goes. *17,500, ARTHUR WILSON. Cam
bridge, Idaho.
HOUSEHOLD /
QUESTIONS^
Use Mop on Linoleum.—Sweep
ing oilcloths and linoleums wear
them. An oiled mop or dry mop
is much better to use on them.
A coat of wax frequently applied
helps to preserve both oilcloth and
linoleum.
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When Buying Garments.—Look
at the seams to see that they have
a generous width and firm finish.
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Fresh Doughnuts.—Put freshly
made doughnuts into a covered
dish while they are still warm and
they will stay fresh longer.
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Wash Chamois Often.—Chamois
in which silver is stored away
should be frequently washed, if
the silver is to be kept bright.
* * *
Keeping Cream Fresh.—Cream
will keep fresh for a day or two
if placed in its carton in a basin
half filled with cold water. Muslin
placed over the carton with the
ends touching the water will help.
* * *
Washing Hint.—Never use soap
on white silk. The soap should
first be dissolved in water before
laundering is begun.
* * *
Adding Height to Room.—Height
can be added to a low-ceilinged
room by using striped wallpaper
and long window draperies.
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Lustrous Glassware.—Laundry
blue added to the water in which
glassware is washed will give the
glass an added luster.
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Saves Pressing.—If you haven’t
time to press the tie your husband
wants to wear in the morning, roll
it up tightly and leave it over
night. All the little creases will
come out.
THE CHEERFUL CHERUB
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WNU Service.
For sale, lease or trade: Hatchery. Cold ^
storage plant and locker box system. Gas <
station and bulk plant. Feed store. All
combined. Fine location. All new since
1937. Now operating. Ill health reason for
disposing. If interested, write box 269,
Valentine. Nebr.—Adv.
Fruit of Patience
Patience is bitter, but its fruit
sweet.—Rousseau.
Comfort •
//** HOTEL
CLARK
in Downtoun
LOS ANGELES
Convenience is another offering of
this hotel. Whether on business or
pleasure bent, the Hotel Clark
makes an ideal "base of operations,"
as well as a restful "billet” at the
end of the day’s “campaign.” Good
Food, naturally. And moderate
charges, as well as for room accom
modations. give final significance
to assuring word — COMFORT.
Single from $2.50
Double from $3.50
ROOMS
555 Fifth and Hill
BATHS P. 6. B. MORRISS, Manager