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Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
ANNOUNCEMENT

The United States Rubber Com
pany has announced to the trade an
important addition to its line, the
USCO, Junior.
This will now be furnished in 80
31s and 20 x 4.40.
This announcement is considered
by the trade of unusual significance
because the USCO, Junior is the low
est priced tire which has ever been
announced by any of the larger rub
Der companies which bears the name
of the manufacturer and is sold un-
der the standard warranty.
Humming birds pass the winter in
Central America.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
THIRTEEN Per CENT OF
DELAWARE FARMS MORTCAGED
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reaches rs; Maryland II and Vir-
ginia has A. The wheat production
per acre in Pennsylvania and New
Jersey averages 16 bushels, each
state yielding four more bushels
than Delaware. In the total acres
per farm on an average, Virginia
tops the list at 100, followed by
Maryland with SO, and Delaware
with SO. The average in Pennsyl-
vania is 81 and in New Jersey it is
II.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
W. G. T. q.

The regular meeting of the w. C.
T. U. will be held at the home of
Mrs. Sara Hammond on South Wal
nut street, Tuesday evening, August
9th. Some special plans to be talked
about. Text word "Grace."
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
new ROADS Ol ! UP
DANGER CROSSINGS
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track from the eaA fair view is
possible although ad makes a
curve a short dissi from the
tracks, which migN ent a baz-
ard to a driver unan r with the
road.
At the Kenton crossi1v Us =
the north for the motor
ing from the west, conf
ed. A clear view to the
sible, while the view in
tions is clear when
from the east. There is al
in this road on the easter
a short distance from the
At the Kenton crossing
ton to the traffic bumper,
way Department has erecN
ing signs that are easily Sc
daytime or at night. There
however, any signals or We
either of these crossings to
motorist that a train is appI
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
DELAWARE TOWNS HAVE
PURE WATER SUPPLY
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Milton, Georgetown, Ennis Garage at
Odessa, Camp De La War; at Clay
mont, Elsmere Service Station, New
ark, Wilmington, Lewes, Laurel,
Millsboro, Selbyville, Delmar, Viola,
Goldsboro Service Station, Claymont,
Middletown, Smyrna, Newport, Clay
ton, Black Cat at State Road, New
Castle, Richardson Park, Newark
Highway Garage, Frederick, Dover,
Delaware City, Townsend, Camp
Otonka, near Dagsboro on the Indian
Rover and Haven Lake.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

It is never a mark of greatness
o avenge ones self.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
OBITUARY
SMITH

John D., son of John S. Smith,
died at his home near Bridgeville,
Wednesday, July 27, 1927, age 70
years and Z days. Funeral services
at Chaplain's Chapel at 2 O'Clock on
Friday. Interment in the Smith Gem
etery, near his home.
WARRINGTON
Rufus W., son of the late Peter
Warrington, died suddenly in Har-
beson, Saturday, July 80, 1927, age
67 years, 10 months and "a days.
Funeral services at Beaver Dam Nj.
P. Church Monday at o'clock. In
terment at st. Johns cemetery. He
is survived by five brothers, Silas,
Frank, George, Peter and Leonard
Warrington, and sister, Mrs. John
Rust. Rev. Hadaway officiating.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

Love can only find home among
lovers.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

Ig. Clerk, and Principal of all
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

sex County will be held as follows:
Milleville, August, 18th, and 18th.
Georgetown, August, 25, and 26th.
nLsIea..I A.1cr11r+ on4l, 1c.A
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
SECRET SESSION ON FARM RELIEF
Committee Refuses to Elimi-
 nate Cotton

Washington, Jan. II tP) - The
 house agricultural committee, con- sidering the McNary- -Haugen farm relief bill, today refused to elimin- 1 ate cotton from immediate applica-
 ton of the equalization fee which it
 is proposed to levy on basic crops ! to provide a fund for handling the surplus problem.
 ! The house committee voted 10 con- sider the new -IcNavy-H -Haugen farm relief bill in secret session. Before locking the doors. Chair. man Haugen denied a request by Representative Aswell, of Louisiana. ranking democrat on the committee. that consideration of the farm relief measures be postponed long enough Ito give various agricultural organiz- auons time to agree on one measure.
 That would be after March A." Haugen said, i've had better tackle this thing now.'
 Representative ketcham, repub- lican, Michigan. asserted that there were indications of farm organiza- tions agreeing and also wished ac- Ition postponed.
 Aswcll said that it never got q bill through the house on which there was q difference of opinion in the committee. "On the other hand. 'he said. Eve always succeed in the house when we have agreed unani- mously here"
 The committee decided last week
 to continue discussion of farm relief Ito it's own members and other con
 Gressmen who have introduced relief measures.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

, Tuesday. January IS at Court For est at Forestville.
 Bag Six Coons
 A hunting party consisting of George Quinion and Nose LeBeau of this city and Captain James Bailey of Essex bagegd six coons in the vicinity of Essex last night. The largest coon weighed 29 1-2 pounds and the smallest IT 1-4 pounds.
 Factory Resumes Operations
 The plant of the Session Clock Co., in Forestville resumed operations this morning after having been closed since December 8 for the an- nual inventory.
 Answer False Alarm
 Squad A and Engine Co. No. were called out at 1855 p. m. yes- terday to a house at 69 Park street for what proved to be a false alarm. The alarm was turned in by passerby who noticed clouds Of steam coming from the upper windows. Upon in- vestigation it was found that a fire had been kept going in the house to dry out the plaster and the steam was caused by the moisture from the clustering.
 Receives Essay Prize Award
 At the high school assembly yes terday afternoon, Anna Wozenski, daughter of MT. and Mrs Joseph Wozenski of 76 Hull street, a fresh- man, was awarded a bronze medal and check for s5 by Principal Henry F. Cottle as third prize for the state of Connecticut in the national safety essay contest conducted by the Ma tional Automobile Chamber of Con- merce throughout the country. At the time her assay was submitted. Miss Wozenski was a member of the eighth grade of the South Side school.
 More than filthy essays were sub- mitted from Connecticut in the con- test, in which the school children of forty states participated.
 Testimonial Dinner
 A testimonial dinner will be tend- cred Rev. Ernest l.. Wismer. retiring chaplain, by Seicheprey Post No. ?. American Legion on Tuesday. Jan nary 9. at the Ellls club on South street. Rev. Mir. Wismer has resign cd as pastor of the First Consrega tonal church to accept a call in Newport, R. l. and expects to take up his new duties on February 1st.
 Members of the I'D club have been invited to attend as Mir. Wismer dur ing the World War served with tho Twenty Sixth Division overseas.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

| the Progressive Reading Circle at | her home on Thursday evening of his week. The annual election of | officers will take place and several new members will be added to the roster.
 The Lafanso club will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. George Demorc.
 i About dozen members of the Epworth league enjoyed a coasting party at the home of MT. and Mrs. Royal Morse last evening. One of the party sustained q spraincd ankle whe nthe sled broke through the heavy crust. Following the out ot 1 doors sport refreshments were served.
 The young daughter of Alr. and Mrs. R. E. Stevenson is ill at her home with an attack of pneumonia
 Mrs. w. II. Payne and daughter Mildred visited relatives in New Britain yesterday.
 Ernest Ingraham of West Crom- well was the guest of his sister. Mrs George Skene, of Wilcox avenue yesterday.
 All members of the Knights of Pythias are requested to be present this evening at the working of the third degree upon number of can didates.
 'Tha anD,,o1 o1actip,, Nf off be held tomorrow evening at Con- munity hall, this being the begin ming of the fourth year of existence for the Community club.
 The fife and drum corps will meet Thursday evening at Community 1 hall
 State surveyors were in town yes 1 terday looking over the proposed short cut for the state highway from Kelsey corner to Morse's corner.
 A team of four men will be placed in the County Y meet to be held in New Britain the latter part of this month.
 | The weekly prayer meeting of the
 
 | the church social rooms Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend Several of the streets running off from the state highway are in a | dangerous condition from the coat ing of ice which. in spite of the | traffic, has not worn off. A coupe turned completely around on Wilcox avenue yesterday the driver being | helpless. Today's snowstorm only aggravated the condition and it is felt that something should be done to remedy the trouble. Within an hour after the last ice storm the state highway department had a crew of men sanding the dangerous places along the highway.
 Friends of Miss Florence Carns have received cards from her at Omaha. Neh. where she is physical director at the high school in that ! city. This is her second year as head of that department.
 The program committee of the
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Three Children and Young Woman Die in Ottawa Fire

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. Ii Pr-Three children and a young woman met death and the children's mother was injured, probably fatally here late last night in fire which destroyed the home of Charles Hill, street car conductor.
 The dead are the three Hill chill drcn, Roy, 4, Lois. s. and Clifford, :, and Miss Mildred Morrison. 20. a roomer in the house. Mrs. Hill, rescued from the burning building by firemen. was taken to a hospital. suf- fering from severe cuts and burns. Mir. Hill collapsed when he reached the scene and also was removed to q hospital.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

The Hoosiers downed Minnesota. S7 10 A, for their second victory without defeat. while Iowa scored q S9-25 triumph over Purdue.
 Michigan remained in a class by itself with one victory and no de- feat, because Wisconsins 25-16 vic tory over Ohio State last night bal anced a previous defeat, putting the Badgers on d par with Purdue. Northwestern and Chicago have a defeat each, Ohio now has two and Minnesota has trio, without game won.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

Community club will meet shortly to arrange d lew schedule for the coming season. Last years program worked out very satisfactorily near ly co per cent of the membership having an active part in arranging Che entertainments during the sea son.
 lave dropped from sight since their several defeats from the Kcnsington aggregation. "Ncwt" Baldwin's play CTS stand ready to play the locals at any time.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
HAWKINS NAMED ON
 BOARD 0F RELIEF
New Britain Banker Appointed
 to Fill Vacancy
DEATH OF L. ". 0CCUPIN
Nurse Installed in Legion Hall - Road Surveyed For New Highway to Be Constructed This Spring - Other Items of Interest.

The board of selectmen, last eve- ming at the town hall, elected and appointed to the board of relief Charles w. Hawkins of Warrington Ridge as the third member of the board. Hawkins with w. l. filling and Max Sugenheime, will sit on the board to hear complaints and ap- peals from the decisions of the board of assessors. He succeeds S. Chase Coale.
 Hawkins is a republican and a newcomer to the town, having lived here for about three years. He lives at the north end of Worthington Ridge and has been active in politi- rival.
 He is treasurer Of the Commercial Trust Go. of New Britain and has wide experience in banking and real estate matters.
 No formal petition or request was received by the board of selectmen up to the time for the meeting that democrat be appointed to the board Local members of the party stated that their party was entitled to the representation which they lost six years ago. but no formal action was taken to obtain the post.
 Louis w. OcCupin
 Mrs. George Scanning of kensing- ton yesterday received word that her father, Louis W. Occupin. 70. of this place died in St. Petersburg. Florida, Mr Occupin had spent the last few winters in the southern state. He leaves three daughters and one son. Mrs. George Senning of Kensington. Mrs William knatt of Birmingham. \. H., Mrs Joseph kolt of New Britain.
 Mir. Occupin was member of the New Britain lodge, I. o. 0. r.. and an old member of the Trinity Metho- dist church of New Britain. The body is being sent north for burial here, Funeral arrangements are being cared for by B. C. Porter Sons and are incomplete.
 Survey Highway
 4 gang of Workmen yesterday descended upon the highway between Worthington Ridge and the town line of New Britain and began sur veying operations which are the first moves of the highway commission towards the construction of the new roa between this town and New Britain.
 Last fall the work was authorized by the state highway commission and the date for the construction was sent for this spring. Weather permitting. the work should begin in the near future.
 The laying of the new highway will be the realization of dreams of five years. Continued agitation fdr a new road between this town and New Britain finally brought action by the highway commission and last year bids were asked for the stretch Because of the unstable foundation of Beech Swamp road. if is thought that the project will be costly one and operations will take a consdera- ble length of time.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
ENTERTAINING ROYALTY

Las Palmas. Canary Islands. Jan. Ii Pl-The British battle cruiser henown, bearing the Duke and Duchess of York on their voyage 10 Australia. arrived here last evening. The royal travellers were welcomed by local officials, who were invited to dinner aboard the warship.
 Members of the party planned to visit the islands for some sight seeing today.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

ter Harold sherman will be the in- stalling officer. Refreshments will be served afterward.
 Report Fine Skating
 Ice about a foot thick and of a smooth and clear composition has made the skating on Plainville pond the best in years, it is reported by youngsters. Vinton Smith, son of Pearl w. Smith of Broad street, re- gently tried o't an iceboat on the pond. It is a homemade craft but is said to attain considerable speed.
 Building Committee Meeting
 The high school building commit tee will meet tomorrow night to de- eide upon the type of chairs to be used in the auditorium of the new building. Ten types of chairs have been received, and the committee has to consider which is the safest, most comfortable, and most service able.
 Baptist Church Notes
 The mid-week prayer meeting will be held at the Baptist church at 7:45 o'clock Thursday evening. The On Friday evening q social will be held in the church parlors at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society and %he Sunday school. All members of the church and congregation and Sunday school are cordially invited to attend.
 On Sunday afternoon about dozen members of the Mems Bible class called upon Rev. J. G. Ward, who was teacher of the class until q year ago, when forced by i'll health to resign. They presented him with a s1O gold piece in appreciation of his faithful teaching in the past.
 Received Pins
 ,The names of the following chil- dren were inadvertently omitted from the list of scholars who re- ceived bronze pins. for perfect at tendance at the Church of Our Saviour Sunday school: Lorraine Jerrolds. Robert Purcel, Lois Jacobs.
 Notes
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Curtis left this morning for Bridgeport to represent Plainvile Grange at the annual session of the Connecticut State Grange.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry D. Zickwolfe have left on their wedding trip 10 New York city. Upon their return they will make their home at 20 Walnut street, Bristol,
 Miss Lorraine Dorazio of Eas, street is slowly recovering from !. severe illness
 The condition of Constable Will liam Buys is reported to be consid- crably improved.
 Henry David of East street is slowly recovering from sprained ankle sustained last Friday evening.
 The Woman'S auxiliary of the Church Of Our Saviour will hold it's day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles II. Curtis on Welch stree,.
 A large attendance witnessed the presentation of Were in the Navy Now" at the Community Sthcater under the auspices of the American Legion last night. Another per formance will be given tonight.
 A number of leaks in the gas main havo been discovered by the work men digging the trenches for the telephone subway. Tn one excava- ton the gas was so strong that work there was not safe.
 For salc, Richmond cooking range with water front and mantle closet. In good condition. Inquire George D. Mastin, 56 East Main St, Plain viile.-2dvt.
 Anniversary sale of the Model Shop, Whiting St, 20 per cent q is count on all morchandise.-adv SiS-room tenement, 1o-minutes trolley ride from Plainvillo Center, convenienccs Noice C. Bristol, Franklin St, Brist ol.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
BASKETBALL RACE
Illinois. Indiana and Iowa Leading Teams in Western Conference Eas- ketbalI Scramble

Chicago, Jan. II tPt-Illinois. In diana and Iowa rubbed elbows today ot,,-l at the ,fr5,n front Q Western Confer ence basketoarNfe' after a night
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Masonic Installation

The newly elected officers of Fred crick Lodge. A. F. X A. M., will be installed tonight at the meeting Of the lodge in its rooms. Past Mas
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

Mrs. F, o. Clark will entertain
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

The annual meeting of the Bristol Visiting Nurse and Family Welfare association will be held at 730 o'clock this evening in the visiting nurse headquarters on North Main street. The meeting will be open to the public.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11

Silk furnishes the longest continu- ous fiber known. One cocoon has been known to yield nearly T of a mile.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-10-27

Mrs. Edward Sheppard is enter
tanning few friends this after
noon. The occasion is the birth
day of her son Teddy Lee, who is
three years old and the guests will
help him eat his cake.
The little Keene boy who was
stricken with infantile paralysis
last week is slowly getting better,
tho he has not yet recovered the
use of his legs. There are no new
cases reported in this county.
Rev. L. j. Aldrich was in Tou-
Chef yesterday assisting with the
ordinational services of Rev. E. l..
Ely. Rev. Ely was ordained min
lister in the Congregational church
and is the pastor at Touchet.
The Auxiliary of the American
Legion met Tuesday evening in
the Commercial club rooms, at
tending to business matters and
sewing for the hope chest which
they will give away early in De-
C6IuDeT.
The regular meeting of the M.
E. Ladies Aid was held yesterday
in the church parlors. Refresh
ments were served by the hostesses
of the afternoon, Mrs. Worthy,
Mrs. C. C. Williams and Mrs. G.
A. Rupp.
The Kennewick chapter, P. e. o.
met with Mrs. Lydia Hess, Tues
day evening. Regular business was
transacted. The program was in
charge of Mrs. E. C. Tweet, who
read the play, flinders, Keepers"
by George Kelley. Miss Olga Heg-
gum was guest for the program.
Mrs. Hess served refreshments
during the social hour.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-10-27
As Snan Coy Saw II

1t is well To he sure that your
child knows wherein he lies. other
wise your punishment or your adj
monition is likely to go astray. Ellis
Parker Butler told a charming story
illustrating this in the Delineator.
A child was being asked where a
piece of cake had gone. To the
amazement of his questioner he re-
piled with tale about "nocer-
nss" that had flown in at the win
dow and eaten the cake. His faith
er, coming home that night. took
matters into his own hands; he
lectured the child on the sin of
telling stories that were not true,
and accompanied this lecture with
dissertation on the habits and
limitations of rhinoceroses. The
child was then spanked and put to
bed. Presently the father climbed
the stairs TO see whether his little
boy was repentant. "Why were
you spanked?" he asked. "'Cause
nocerosses can't fly" came the an
Swer.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-10-27
Echoes of the News

Claimed the American complex
ion is changing, and anyway since
boxing became popular the number
of black eyes has increased.
Those Washington women who
are mailing out cooking recipes
might make the recipients more
willing to try them If each recipe
was accompanied by a recommend
alton from the sender's husband.
If Lindbergh had gone in for
selling autographed photos during
the past few months, he probably
could have made enough to buy
himself a hat.
1t is announced that the Amer
lean people spend more money fol-
candy than for bread. Correct. The
candy interests are not the ones
making complaint.
The Evansville. Ind. mother who
committed suicide because her is
year old daughter remained out all
night, maybe would have found the
girl tremendously glad to be back
home again, and prepared to stay,
We see where a man 100 years
old says he has never had a head
ache. And on top of that he lives
~ Canada.
A man was placed in Jail in Ar
kansas as short time ago for SELL
ing liquor. He was allowed the
run of the jail. In the course of
his rambles over the building he
discovered the cache where the
sheriff had a store of intoxicants
hidden away. The man sold this
to customers through the bars at
a dollar a quart and realized the
nea sum of $3.50. You simply "can't
keep some business men down."
We read where a Follies girl,
age %, has married retired New
York banker age go. We congrat-
ulate the girl, even if we do won
der if the old boy should be in the
care of a brain specialist.
A boarder in Kansas stole his
landlords wife and his Ford car.
The husband failed to pursue.
Waiting to see what the new mod
els will be like.
Convinced that as a husband,
hers was a good lawyer. a Tulsa,
Okla, woman employed him as
her attorney to obtain a divorce.
Her divorce petition was filed by
him this week. but we can tell the
attorney there will be no lawyers
fees.
Martin lenses, San Diego flyer,
came down in the Arizona desert
with a lion he was transporting.
Is the public to understand that
aviation has So far lost its thrills
that lion transportation is neces-
sary to a "kick?"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-10-27

It comes from no less authority
than Gene himself that, "Tunney''
is pronounced so that it rhymes
with '.honey." We never have been
able to see why some people figure
1t out to be pronounced as though
the ''u'' were long as in "tune." At
any rate, we have his authority
for the pronunciation given above.
Under the dance rules of 1927,
dancers are notified that tackling,
rushing, budding, kicking and
strange holds are illegal, and such
dancers will be penalized Is yards.
One thousand carpenters have
struck over in Toronto. However,
editorial commentators may doubt
less be trusted to hit the nail on
the head.
Altho Pres. Coolidge chooses not
to run for president, several ex-
cellent gentlemen have indicated
that they would take the Job with
out having the pay raised.
One of the reasons advanced for
holding the national republican
convention in Detroit is that near
ness of Canada would supply suf-
ficient horrible examples to insure
a dry plank in the platform.
Alva Starr of the Navy has a
great record for efficiency. He has
made los parachute jumps and
never once failed to reach ground.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-10-27

Every person has at least one
book in him." according to a Dear
born Independent writer. General
ly speaking. it ought to stay there.
Citizens Of Mount Holly, N. J.,
made up $500 and paid the fine Of
"a young woman who had been sell
ing bootleg liquor to get money
with which to buey new school
clothes. Perhaps some of them
preferred doing that to having her
give out her customer list.
Former Kaiser Wilhelm is quot
ed as predicting another world war
within the next decade. That is a
fairly safe guess. based on pres
emit international trade wars.