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Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
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SIDE ISSUES A MENACE

A friend who recently attended a
college commencement, made the
following remark, which hits condi-
tions in all towns, including Milford.
"Most of what these young people
have learned in this college," she
said, will soon befOrgOtten. But
one thing they have learned, and col
lege graduates usually have that
power, is that they become able to
distinguish side issues from really
important things"
This gift is not confined to college
graduates. A lot of people who have
but little education have it. But it
makes all the difference in the world
to a person or to a community.
Take organizations. A society
will be running along fine. And then
someone gets elected to some office,
and people think that person wears
the wrong kind of clothes, or fails
to use good grammar, or does not go
with the right set If that person is
doing good work on the job, these
side issues make no particular diff
ference. But a lot of people can't
see it, and they get sore over these
side issues, and quit or lose interest
and the organization suffers de-
cline.
Take community progress. Some
one starts a good project, which
ought to be put through. But some
people think the one that started it
does not belong to the right crowd,
or they find minor flaws in his idea.
They turn down the whole PROPOSE
ton because of some quarrel about
these little. side issues, and the plan
is wrecked.
A lot of people in their own per-
sonal effort are constantly being di-
verted by side issues from the real
ends of life. Anyone who keeps
reading good books, magazines, and
and tries to associate
with intelligent and thoughtful peo-
pie, is apt to keep his mind on the
main aims and objjectives of life,
and not waste effort and do harm by
dwelling too much on the side issues.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
CATTLE SHOWS IN THESE TIMES

Cattle shows and county fairs, for
many years one of the favorite rural
fr features, face new conditions now
They have much competition t.,
meet. Many amusement propositions
are taking the money of the people,
and there are 10 times as many
things that people can do for fun
when they get a day off.
If good features are provided, but
if nothing much is said in the news
papers, no crowd can be expected
But if the show is well advertised,
PEOPLE will come. They enjoy the
fun and frolic of cattle shows, and
they like to see handsome farm pro-
ducts, just as much as they did 25
years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
WHEN FATHERS BECOME KIN
Can Editorial in tho August Rotarian
MagaZine)

NldSdLllGJ
A warming satisfaction comes to
men who help sons of other men get
their start in life. But let someone
reach out a friendly hand when ii is
your own boy who needs the assist
ance, and the situation is different.
Then comes a new sense of kinship
with fathers of all lands and ages.
1t is comingled with anxiety, pride
! and gratitude. The following letter
written by a leading American busi-
ness man to tho employer who is
giving his son "a chance" expresses
well this feeling:
Nothing l can say will express my
appreciation of your willingness to
give my son chance to do some
newspaper work this summer under
your supervision. l have been help
ing youngsters get started all of my
life, but for the first time l fully
appreciated just what that help
means not only to the youngsters
themselves but to their parents.
Il don't want to be burden. In
fact. expressly desire you to advise
me if you find that he is more of
hindrance than a help. l am hoping,
however, that he will be worth the
attention you will have to give him.
He is not a very good student and
not very responsible. He surprised
us all, however, when he worked one
summer in the Jackson printing
plant here, by doing a good job. At
least the superintendent said he did,
and wanted him back again the fol-
lowing summer.
"My hope is that you will have a
variety of things for him to do, such
as collecting advertising copy, cor
recting proofs, running errands of
all sorts and perhaps doing some re-
porting along with it. warn you
that he doesn't write as simply and
sincerely as he did two or three
years ago. But know that the rig
orous blue pencil will show him how
easy it is to kill adjectives.
81 hope you will treat him as you
would a perfect stranger who had
applied for job. Discipline him and
hold him to the line.
81 shall look forward to the Oppor-
tunity to do something for you. But
l doubt if anything could do would
reciprocate for the very important
thing you are doing for me.
after all, everything pales into
insignificance when it comes to get
ting your boy started right"
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
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THE SERIOUSNESS of the drouth
of weeks duration is emphasized by
Governor c. Douglass Buck, who has
issued an appeal to all Delawareans
through the newspapers of the State
to use the utmost carefulness in
handling fire out of doors. The con-
dition of the woodlands, meadows
and all vegetation is such that the
slightest blaze may result in a con-
fiagation of immense proportions. 1t
is with the view Of avoiding any such
catastrophe at the present time that
the Governor has called to our atten
tion the necessity for caution. Gov
ernor Buck is to be commended for
his action and citizens are urged to
follow the precedence inaugurated
among all State employees who are
cautioned against burning anything
out of doors during the duration of
the drOuth.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
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THE EVERY EVENING of Will
mington, which is Delaware's only
Democratic daily, announced on
Monday that it is preparing to poll
every voter in Delaware, asking for
his Or-her choice for United States
Senator from Delaware. The ballots
will contain the names of Thomas f.
Bayard, Josiah o. Marvel and Sena-
tor Daniel o. Hastings. A total of
115000 ballots will be mailed out, and
the recipients are asked to mark any
one of their choice or to write in the
name of any person whom they be-
lieve will be of Senatorial calibre.
The announcement says that This
move on the part of Every Evening
has no partisan significance. It is a
fact-fnding venture. the object of
which is to enlighten the people of
Delaware on a very important mat
ter that concerns all, regardless of
political affiliations" 1t is the pur-
pose of the Wilmington newspaper
to publish the results of the poll so
that Delaware voters may know now
just how the majority feel about the
candidates now in the limelight. The
Chronicle can see no great advant-
age or disadvantage to the poll, but
no harm can be done by all voters
filling in the ballots and mailing
them to the Every Evening. The re-
suits will be interesting at least.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
SUGAR HILL
Near WilIiamsVille)

The Sound Camp is over and al
though no rain fell, we feel the camp
has been a shower of blessing to
many people attending. There were
quite a few converts and we are
more than pleased to say that the
best order prevailed all during the
camp meeting.
There will be the regular ser
vices at Sound Church Sunday, Au-
gust II. Sunday school and class
meeting in the morning and preach
ing at night. All come and enjoy a
good sermon by our pastor, Rev.
McCOrkle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Grise and chill
dren and Howard Grise all of Phil
adelphia spent the past week at
Sound Camp.
Althea Pepper and Charlotte Der
rickson were guests of Georgetta
Walker during the camp.
Some of the fortunate ones are
picking tomatoes. Although the peo-
pie report a small crop this year.
Anna Keene was on the sick list
last week, but is feeling better.
Mrs. Myrtle Godfrey and grand
daughter enjoyed the camp as the
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Donnelly,
Jr., of Philadelphia, spent last week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Der
rickson and family.
Give me a book, a cigar, collie
dog. and a log firei
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15

THE CONTINUED lack of rainfall
has brought about condition in the
Mispillion River which even the old
est resident in Milford cannot recall
a similar condition. The dearth of
spring water and fresh water from
the springs and lakes draining into
the Mispillion has caused salt water
from the Delaware Bay to back up
stream as far as the Silver Lakes in
Milford. 1t is unusual that the
stream is salt for over one mile from
its mouth. The water is now fourteen
miles from the Delaware Bay. The
salinity of the water at Milford was
first noticed last week when trou
BILE was developed in boilers at the
Light & Water plant. Investigation
disclosed foaming water in the boil
ers and tests showed that the water
used which had been drawn from
the river, was salt. Such a condi-
tion has never been noticed at the
light plant before.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15

Mrs. Newlywed-I must apologize
for the pie 1 made, dear. think l
left out something.
Mr.. Newlywed-Nothing you left
out could make a pie taste like this.
It's something you put in.-The
Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15
HOME TOWN THOUGHTS

We cans all make useful sugges-
tions as to how local business and
government can make our home
town go ahead, but everyone can re-
move those defects in his own work
and home place that hold back COM
munity progress.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15

cone good turn deserves another"
Your home town business concerns
do you a good turn every day, by Of
ferirg splendid products at low and
moderate prices. That calls for an
other good turn from us through pat
ronizing them.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15

Business is said to have many un
certainties, but one certainty is that
non-advertising firms suffer heavily
from competition.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-15

Give me a book, a cigar, collie
dog, and a log fire!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-05

The Hecht Co.. TOLL not
Knowingly be under
sold. We tCiH meet
any price in Washing
ton on identical mer.
chGndise.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
DR, MARTIN CHOSEN
 DEPUTY OF B.P. Q. E,
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called a meeting of the district deputies in Chicago on September 20 and q.
 Dr. Martin has been a member of New Britain lodge, No. 957, for 25 years, joining soon after it's in stitution. He has been one of the most active workers in the lodge and has devoted unflagging interest to it's growth and development. In recognition of his efforts the lodge elected him exalted ruler for the 1920-21 term and during that period it made marked progress. He has had appointment to many commit tees in charge of social affairs Of the lodge.
 Dr. Martin is the second member of New Britain lodge to be appoint ed district deputy. Harry C. Brown, a past exalted ruler, held the office early in the 192Os. The late P. J. Murray of this city was also a dis trict deputy but he was a member of Torrington lodge.
 The selection of Dr. Martin as dis trict deputy is expected to meet with the approval of all lodges in Con- necticut. At the annual meeting or the Past Exalted Rulers association in Norwalk last June, he was unani- mously endorsed for the office.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
CANDIDATES PREPARE
 FOR PRIMARY CONTEST
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court. several months ago, we have conducted an honest, sincere and dignified campaign in keeping with the wishes and reputation of our candidate.
 We have consulted with the re- publican voters of the entire dis trict, including New Britain and Berlin. The response has been most satisfying and the encouragement we have received has been most pleasing.
 Tn espousing the candidacy of Prosecutor Woods, we believe we are placing before the voters the man who is properly fitted by req son of temperament and experience to administer the affairs of the pro- bate court. For Is years he has been prosecutor. In this work he has handled thousands of domestic problems and other matters closely associated with the probate type of case, and the kindly and understand ing interest that he has brought to these questions has been character istic of the man and convincing in the final degree of his fitness to take over the work which Judge Bernard F. Gaffney has so efficiently admin, istered for more than quarter ol
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
English Paper Errs
 In Morgan Election

London, Sept. (UP) - The
 American colony in London was startled today when tabloid
 morning newspaper printed a
 half column picture of J. P.
 Morgan with the caption MT J.
 Pierpont Morgan, to whom par
 liamentary vote at Watford, Hert- fordshire, has been granted. as he is now naturalized British sub ject'
 An inquiry by the United Press revealed that Morgan was entirely ignorant of any change in his na- tionality.
 Ut is pure nonsense" the financier's secretary said. MT. Morgan is an American citizen and has no intention of becoming British or any other nationality. It must he a colossal mistake" A spokesman at the United | States embassy classified the mis- take as the biggest made in a long time"
 Morgan was understood to be at Natford. one of his British residences, today, after a recent grouse shooting expedition in Scotland.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
URGES USING BOYS
 TO SPOT VI0LA70RS
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lesson said. Two boys can engage in games near the home of the sus- pect without attracting attention, whereas a man lettering in the neighborhood would soon arouse suspicion"
 This suggestion is part of the ten lesson correspondence course pre- pared by Dengler and which he said today will be the basis of the in- struction to be given in the school here. Regarding use of boys, Deng- Ter explained this device has been employed for some time by investi- gators and was not originated by the prohibition bureau.
 Dengler added he did not think boys had ever been used in that way by prohibition agents as the instruc- tion given was general in scope.
 Federal dry agents often have been content with the arrest of minor employees found at the scene of a dis tillery or speakeasy without making an effort to discover those who are backing the enterprise, Dengler told the agents.
 Tn all your Investigation work be fair, be honest, be truthful, be fear less of facts, even though they dc not support your theory" Dengler advised the class. You are an un- prejudiced, impersonal instrument whereby the government is seeking the true facts of a given situation. .
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
REED CASE IS ENDED,
 VERDICT IS SUICIDE
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street. He embalmed the body, fin ishing the work just as Undertaken John E. Curtin of this city arrived in New London.
 Reeds family became suspicious of the alleged nasty work of the lieved that their Son had been beaten up by the police and so ill-used that he became Respondent and killed himself. The family has since awaited a report by the coroner. and upon this report was to decide whether to take legal action against some person or persons in New London.
 Under the procedure of the cor cner's office. in the case of a sui eide, the medical examiner makes an investigation. and if he finds no suspicious circumstances, makes hls report to the coroner, and If he, approves of the report that is the end of the case.
 Medical Examiner Kaufman found HOllJDS Ul d SuSflliouo ii"N"i V ''- young Reeds suicide, according to his report. He found no marks Of violence and no indication that Reed has been ill-used by any policeman. The coroner found nothing in the report that indicated that Reed had been mistreated by the police, as the Reed family believed.
 The state police, who arrested Reed, also arrested his companion on the trip, William k. Dolan of @3 Beaver street. charged with driving while under the influence of liquor. He was summoned to appear in the Waterford town court yesterday to answer to the charge, and as there was no evidence that he had done any driving, or that he was under the influence Of liquor while on the trip, the charge was nolled
 Thus the case is ended, unless the Reed family can find that there was an outside influence other than his own. which caused their son to hang himself in the police cell, and then, upon presenting their facts to Cor oner Mckay, the coroner will weigh the evidence. Further action is now strictly up to the family, according to Coroner McKay's statement to the Herald.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03

century.
 We feel we are fulfilling our duty of citizenship in asking the re- publican voters of the district to recognize in Joseph G. Woods the kindly. able and experienced type of lawyer which the office of judge of probate requires and to elect him as the republican party's can didate tomorrow.
 Joseph G. Woods Campaign Committee"
 William H. Judd, campaign man. ager for Attorney General filling, issued the following statement:
 We have carefully canvassed the sentiment of the republican voters in all wards of the city, and we are completely satisfied that Judge Ben jamin w. filling will be nominated for the office of judge of probate at tomorrow's primary
 "The campaign has been cleanly conducted Meetings of our work CTS were held last night and we look for a good sized vote to turn out all over the city.
 T would urge all republicans to go to their respective ward voting places between p. m. and 8 p. m. Thursday and exercise their privil- ege of voting. We feel that Judge filling is the logical candidate for the important position for which he is a candidate and we hope a large volume of republicans will go to the polls and nominate him"
 Berlin delegates pledged to Prose- cWor Woods were announced this afternoon, as follows: John J. Me Cabe, Mrs William Scott, George B. Carter and Jason M. TayloB.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03

old Woods block, and with the late then he opened a larger store in the William M. Churchill, went into the jewelry business. Studying optlcal work, MT. Wood soon became an ex- pert in that line and his fame grew until he was one of the best known opticians in Hartford county up to a few years ago, when he was forced to retire. He had stores in the Central Block and later in the Judd Block.
 Attended Regimental Reunion
 Every year, since 1866, MT. Wood attended the annual reunion Of the 57th regiment, his last reunion trip being to Springfield last fall. He was not we'll then, but he was de- termined to keep up," and was taken to the reunion, and appeared to enjoy himself greatly during the meeting. He planned to attend the reunion in Westfeld this month, but it is probable that some of his old comrades will do honors on Frl- day at MT. Woods funeral instead of joyfully meeting in reunion in Westfeld with him.
 For 15 years MT. Wood was post commander of Stanley Post, G. A. R., of this city, being commander at the time of his death. He was quite a joiner" during his early married life, enrolling with many of the fra ternal orders, but eventually drop rir hiS Iar ehip all aYrenf the Masons. He was member of Harmony lodge, A. F. & A. M, be- ing the oldest member in age, but not the oldest in membership. He joined the lodge in 1869.
 Last September IA, MT. and Mrs. Wood were guests of the South Con- gregational church, the occasion be- ing their 60th wedding anniversary. The event was a gala one and was attended by hundreds of friends of the couple. Six weeks later, on No- vember 1. Mrs. Wood died, and from then until today Mir. Wood appeared to lose his cheerfulness and care- free attitude toward life.
 Church Deacon 40 Years Mr. Wood was always a republi- can, but was never active in politics. He was one of the oldest members of the South Congregational church, and was a deacon for more than 40 years. Several years ago he was giv- en the title of honorary deacon, the first time such a title had ever been conferred by the church upon one of its members. \
 Three sons were born to MT. and Mrs. Wood. Frederick B. Wood and Richard S. Wood, both of this city. and Henry N. Wood of Rochester, N. Y. A grandson, Albert B. Wood, lives in Rochester. There are many nephews and nieces in Springfield. Mass.
 The funeral will be held at 1:S0 Friday afternoon in the South Con- gregational church chapel. The bur- ial will be in the family plot in Longmeadow cemetery. Rev. Theo- dore A. Dunn, assistant pastor of the South church, will officiate.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
Leary May Seek Office
 As Lieutenant Governor

Waterbury, Sept. 8 R-City Comptroller Daniel J. Leary may be the nominee for lieutenant governor or the democratic ticket
 Town Chairman John H. Crary stated today that the state organiza- ton is anxious to have a Waterbury man on the ticket because this is the banner democratic city of the state.
 If Waterbury is to be allowed to name a candidate for the ticket We will ask that Comptroller Leary be picked for lieutenant governor" MT. Crary says.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
l6O JUNIORS ENROLL AT NORMAL SCHOOL
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the Normal school, being but very short distance from the school and within walking distance, across fields, to the second and third holes. The students will use the course and probably arrange a schedule for class championship matches
 The names of girls who have reg istered follow:
 Gwendolyn G. ,Aldridge, Southing- ton, Katherine A. Ambot, Hartford Florence E. Anderson, New Britain Marion H. Anderson, New Britain Norma E. Arnold, Deep River, Mar jorie M. Attenborough, Hartford Jane M. Bacon, West Hartford, Georgene A. Baker, Meriden. Mar celia N. Barolis, Hartford, Barbara W. Bates, Chester, Elizabeth M. Ben son. West Hartford, Josephine Bent, Thompsonville, Bernice NJ. Birn- baum, Plainville, Frances A. Blakes- lee, Broad Brook. Anna l.. Boublick. Durham, Elizabeth M. Brewer, Hart ford, Doris D. Brookman, Windsor,
 
 L. Burns, New Britain, Margaret A. Byrne, Hartford, Elizabeth Carlson, South Manchester, Mary G. Carroll, Hartford, Blanche L. Carter, Wind sor, Anna NJ. CasCiani, New Hart ford, Catherine F. Casey, Naugatuck, Rachel L. Cassiff, Hartford, Mary C. Cilento, Hartford, Mary K. Clark, New Britain, Mary H. Connor, En- field, Eloise F. Covington, West Suf- field, Margaret NJ. Cronn, Forest vile, Kathleen NJ. Curtin, Hartford, Helen A. Conlon, Bristol Olive NJ. Dickinson, West Hartford, Cecilia M. Dolan, New Britain. Margaret H. Drachenberg, New Britain, Frances J. Dzikiewicz, Wtthersfeld, Debora h B. Elkins, Hartford Esther Epstein, Hartford, Elaine A. Evans, Meriden. Virginia A. Finnan, Waterbury, Ar line F. Flechtner, Merlden, Helen T. Flynn. Hartford. Barbara G. Foster, New Britain. Grace l. Fresher, East Hartford. Minnie Friedman, Hart ford, Jessie NJ. Galbraith, New Brit ain. Julia K, Calvin. Waterbury, Az nes G. Gavin, Bristol Ruth E. Geff- ken, Hartford, Leah Gerstenblatt. Meriden. Elizabeth Gibney. New Britain, Molly Gitlavitz, New Brit ain, Lillian D. Goldenberg Hartford, Rose Goldberg, Hartford, Eunice M. Green, Thompsonville
 Genevieve Grendzlnskl New Brit ain; Marion P, Griffin New Britain Miriam L. Hall Simshury: Eliza . neth L. Harwood, New Britain, Ruth