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The Washington times., 1931-03-27
SOCIETY TO ELECT

Officers Of the West Virginia
Society will be elected at a meet
ing to be held at the Washington
Club, Wednesday. April l. at 8
p. M. according to President
John w. Smith.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
FIRE DAMAGES NURSERY

CHEvERLY, Nd, March 81.
Fire damaged the Cheverly
Nursery here yesterday. approx
mately $50. The Bladensburg
fire company responded to the
alarm.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06

| tor based on the text Psalm 95-5.
The sea is His and He made it.
While the text may sound unique,
yet the sermon was one of profound
thought and brought out Gods
goodness to the people by using the
sea which He had created for the
convenience Of the people at all
times.
The evening service under the
jurisdiction of the Epworth League
Rev. J. NJ. Faulkner, leader The
subject Growing Up, Micah 6-S
The program rendered was of that
nature which would commend itself
to the most skeptical.
The solos and trios were from
vocal standpoint, hard to equal.
The musical solos were of very
high order The readings and reci-
tations were of that nature which
commanded strict attention
The addresses for the evening
were fine in every way. Rev. J. NJ
Faulkner spoke on why should one
Join the church." and Professor Ad-
kins on Choosing a vacation" and
c. A TimmOns on Choosing
mate" were handled in a mastery
way, and showed deep thought and
study of the subjects presented.
Mr.. Faulkner deserves the thanks
of the people in presenting a pro-
gram of so much merit. 1t would be
well for future leaders to do like
wise.
Please don't forget that Church
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06

School Glass No. 2, will meet with
Miss Emma Donovan on Friday eve
ming, March 6.
Church school class No. II, will
meet on Wednesday evening, March
II at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.
e. Prettyman. Mrs. Prettyman will
be the hostess to the class on this
occasion. Every member is needed
at this meeting. Make it point to
be there.
The Junior Aid of the NJ. E. Church
of Glendale, met at the home of
Miss Lydia COverdale on Wednes-
day evening, February 25. Those
present were Rev. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Faulkner, Anna Sheppard, Hazel
Derrickson, Hyacinth Lynch, Anna
Short, Emma Ennis, Eleanor
Baunchback, Mary Golden, Florence
Reed, Paul Smith, Rollo Golden,
William Ellingsworth of Ellendaie
and Sudler J. Wilson of Georgetown.
After the business meeting was
over all present enjoyed very
pleasant evening.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06

The few members now attached tC
this old church, will be affiliated
wit hthe membership of Glendale
NJ. E Church.
This change will give to Ellen
dale NJ. L. Church two preaching
services each Sunday, morning and
evening.
We are sorry to see the old
church go, as it has a wonderful
history of which we will speak in a
future communication.
The fate of New Market Church
will be the lot of many more coun-
try churches, unless something is
done to buiud them up and in fact
we don't see where this can be done
as the old members have passed
away, and new members are few,
not sufficient to keep many of the
| churches in prosperous condition.
The church school was very slim
ly attended on Sunday; only "a Off
GERS and teachers being present.
This small attendance could be ac-
counted for on account of the incle-
ment weather prevailing. Those who
braved the storm were amply re-
paid by the wonderful lesson studied
by the different classes, and the
truths CLEANED from such study.
"The Seventy Sent Forth was the
lesson for the day. Luke alone rec
ords the sending out of the seventy
missionaries, two and two together,
with instructions to go into every
city and place which Jesus Himself
should afterward come. The twelve
had already been sent out to admin
lister to the lost sheep of the house
of Israel, but their reception was
not any too good-these disciples
had opened the way and Jesus saw
the great possibilities, by sending
more to help evangelize the world.
Taken from all nations, perhaps,
they were not only to preach to the
Jews but to the people, whether gen
tiles or Jews.
The common people heard them
gladly and much good was accom-
plished. The world had begun at
last to turn from idol worship to the
tlu4 and living Cod
Jesus continued His march, heal
ing the sick. giving the blind sight, |
raising the dead, and doing other
convincing things which should pro-
claim Him as the Son OF God, by the |
most Sl;eptieal.
The wock of the seventy aud ,
others which followed made the |
world the fit place for tho entry Of |
Paul, that Aamming torch who on
every occasion preached Christ and /
Him crucified. He convinced thous- |
ands who afterward became dis
ciples of Jesus Christ. Paul suffered |
for the cause he represented, but !
his dying declaration is enough to
put new life in weakened Chris
tions.
Jesus found that His helpers were
too few and said in the Golden
Text: "The harvest truly is great,
but the laborers are few; pray We
therefore the Lord of the harvest,
that He would send iaborer5 into
His harvest"
The scenes of today are similar TO
what they were in the Masters time.
The harvest today is plcuteous but
the labOrers are few. Let the chur-
ches of the world wake up and
reach out helping hand to those
who without such help will surely
be lost.
The morning sermon by the pas-t
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06
CHURCH services, March 8:

Glendale, morning: 10 a. m. -
Church school. II a. m. Class meet
ing. Evening: p. III. Epworth
League. Mrs. Linda Warren. leader.
7:30 p. IN. Preaching by the pastor,
New Market-Morning: 10 a m &C.,
Church school. II a. m. Preaching
by the pastor.
Union: Afternoon, 2 p. m. Church
school. p. m. Preaching by the
pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06

Wherever there is a great need
for anything, there is an unusual
opportunity for success.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06

The Chemical Laboratory where
quality of ChikOra is carefully
checked to insure uniformity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
ALost Art

A perusal of football scores of the sea- son reveals the fact that the kick for goal after touchdown is no longer stressed by our modern coaching staffs. We say that in per- feet ignorance of what college coaches are imparting to their charges, of course. We don't claim to be student of football as it is played today or as it was played in the days of the mass formation. However. it has occurred to us time and again that good many football games are being lost today simply because teams no longer boast proficient kicker of the type of Brickley or Mahan of decade and more ago. We mention these two Harvard luminaries be- cause their names come to us more readily than others of that great horde of expert kickerS
 The game in the Yale Bowl last Saturday was the classic example of what can happen. Either team could have won the game had it scored every point after touchdown. Yale scored five touehdowns and three points after touchdown. Dartmouth did a little better. It scored four touehdowns: three points after touchdowns; and two field goals by placement kicks. It can be seen hAot oAS aStuoHy AOot bWO POihho anu A"As- mouth one. An opportunity to win the game was evidently lost because of lack of an accomplished kicker on either team. However. Booth is clever kicker and Nor ton was capable of place-kieking twice.
 Our point is that there seems to be too little attention paid to the kicking de- partment. There are a host of mediocre kiekers; there are no outstanding ones to our knowledge. And nothing is as thrilling to our way of thinking as neat field goal from an angle; one that scars over the out stretched fingers of the oneharging forward line of the defending team. The soaring punt that spirals far down the field. where is it? Rarely is an attempt made to drop kick the point after goal today We say rarely. for it has not been our luck to see this feat attempted frequently of recent years. Perhaps if we attended the right games we might have our wish. Place kicks are com mon. but not satisfactory Give us good dropkick driven with all the power of a sturdy, gaily-clad leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
Here, There And EDeryu0here

thought of 1t, but 1t exists. They are both residents and taxpayers In the Westport Probate District. With such a tie, they can surely share a beach.
 The people of the rest of the state who unfortunately live out side this probate district, under the Chamber of Commerce plan, would not be able to park freely at Compo beach. Nor-and here lies the rub--will they be allowed to enjoy the state beach which the park and forest commission has owned since 1914 on Sherwood Island in the town of Westport. Westport objects to the develop ment of this property as damaging to nearby residential real estate. It has gone In the past to the expense of dredging the narrow channel that cuts the island off from the mainland. That makes 1t harder for picnickers and bathers to cross to the beach at low tide. It makes it impossible for them to park their automobiles on the land that is theirs by right of state ownership.
 The battle of the beaches was waged in the last session of the general assembly, both houses finally voting to allow q committee to spend $750.00O at their discre- tion for a state park on the shore of Fairfield county. The property in view was widely believed to be a commercial resort already in oper- ation at Roton Point in Norwalk. The bill was recalled at the last moments but the affair is not for gotten by those who watch Vest ports present difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
The Hunting Instinct

Out in the fields and woodlands the crack of the hunters weapon is heard. as he blazes away at various kinds of game. Many people who love wild life have lost sympathy with the idea of killing our beasts and birds, and wish that all could be protect ed. There are two sides to that question. The prohibition of such shooting would lead to a great increase of many predatory animals and birds.
 Men and boys have always loved to hunt the wild life of the forest and plain and such a desire conforms to a deeply implanted instinct It originated in time when peo pie were unsafe because of the fierce creatures that roamed through the land. Wild life was then real enemy. In the wilder sections of the earth, the lions and tigers and partners and bears are still mans enemy. Civiliza- ton banishes this fear, but the instinct that leads to this destruction can't be rooted out all at once. The flesh of beasts and birds has been one source of food supply. ad if we raise cattle and swine for food, it seems equally legitimate to propagate game for the same purpose.
 Lovers of genuine sport favor the pro- lection of all useful birds and beasts whose work is serviceabe to man. They believe in reasonable protection for game creatures. realizing that unless hunting seasons are carefully restricted and the game laws en- forced, there will soon be no game left for anyone to shoot. A multitude of men find rest and refreshment on their hunting trips. The creatures which they shoot would de- stroy crops and be source of harm if they became too numerous. Men and boys get close to nature on these pleasant hunting trips. and learn to dispense with the superflu. ities of civilization. But the hunters are getting so thick in the woodlands. that it may be about as dangerous for the sports men as for the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
The Way Made Easier

Although Dwight Davis. governors general of the Philippines will shortly arrive in this country on much-sought leave ot absence, he will return to his nsular post. probably after the first of the year. This au- thoritative information ends the previous announcement that he was resigning Sec retary of War Patrick J. Hurley is believed responsible for this move. He certainly must have used his persuasive powers to good advantage. although Governor General Davis is held in high esteem both in the Philippines and in this country and there would be much concern felt at his giving up his present important post.
 His decision to return to the islands after rest ends probably for all time the belief that the way was being cleared for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. now governor of Porto Rico. The latter has made such success of his stay there that republican leaders are we'll pleased to have him return to this country. secure in the belief that his political education has been completed and that he will not endanger his party's chances in the future as he has several times in the past. notably his campaign for the New York governorship characterized by his absurd at- tack on exGovernor Smith.
 As we view the situation. Colonel Roose- welt was to spend some time in the hinter- lands. The post at Porto Rico was his ap- prentceship. since it had evidently been ne- gleeted. Then was to come the Philippines. Perhaps cabinet post might loom then. Then another Roosevelt in the White House. The way it looks now it may be distant cousin who will land in the White House. We refer to Franklin. D., not Theo- dore. But there is chance that Colonel Roosevelt may be on the republican ticket in lo32 as candidate for ce-presdent. From what we read and hear both he and Colonel Hurley, the war secretary, lead the pack for the office that the viee-president is so anxious to vaeate.
 President Hoover may want to have some say in the choice of his running mate. That sounds presumptous. But what can the republican party do after events of 1891 but renominate Herbert Hoover. It is inevitable. although there may be independent oppos- ton. We wonder if Mir Hoover wouldn't want Colonel Hurley as his running mate rather than Colonel Roosevelt. They are fast friends and the latter is one of the formers most enthusiastic boosters. He may be needed more badly in the cabinet. though. than in the Senate where he exercises little or no voice in what transpireG From the present outlook it seems to US ss if young Teddy" Roosevelt was to graduate with bonoD in io3z. Maybe we're wrong. fl 60. cosFeft us
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

the real swap-except for that of viewpoints cnd assurances of good intentions--appears to have been Laval's agreement as to with drawals for Hoover's as to debts, reparations and moratorium. The latter seems more important than the former, but the concession probably would have been essential in any event because Hoover could have done little about German separations in the face of French opposition.
 Disarmament prospects remain rather poor, but there probably will be more realistic conception 1T. this country of how difficult 1t Is to get Europe to do what we tell her to do unless we are willing to enter such things as leagues and security pacts. Those most pleased with the Hoover-Laval conference are those who believe that the two leaders, now thorough ly realizing the limits within which each will operate, are now in a frame of mind to explore all pos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
1.-THE RAGGED CoNTINENTALs'
lHartford Courant)

The New York Times, in It's Letters to the Editor" columns. has been giving considerable space to a spirited controversy over the appearance of the Continental sol- diers at the surrender of Yorktown. One correspondent who deplored the neat appearance of the Ameri- can uniforms in the Yorktown pageant started the quarrel by in- accurately quoting the lines about the ragged ontinentals in their tattered regimentals." Mir Don c. Seitz countered with the declara- ton that the soldiers wore new uni- forms, procured for them by the General Baron von Steuben. And finally, Hamilton Butler insists that the general deserves credit only for drilling the Americans. that 1t was the French who clothed their nakedpess. But whether von Steuben or Rochambeau provided the uniforms, 1t is nice to know that the real Continentals made as good an appearance at Yorktown as did Representative Sol Blooms s ch-publicized actors.
 But worse than the blow to the tradition of the perpetually tattered patriot is a quotation from Canoes .The History of the United States Army" quoted by MT Butler: yorktown capitulated without more glory to our army than that the seize was conceived by Wash ington and aided by American troops. Had not the French out fitted them with clothing and shoes 1t Is doubtful If they could have been present except in the nude" !" MT Bloom may thank the gener- osity of Rochambeau for saving him from a somewhat embarrass- ing dilemma. Present day standards being what they are, it is extreme ly doubtful if he could have put on his show sans cu1ottes.
 Who clothed the Americans Is to-day a question of purely aca- demic interest, though the patriots must have known and been grate- full to the donor. What the coun- try celebrates is the Iong-continued and courageous resistance of the colonies and their citizens to what they considered tyranny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05

last four years departed for parts unknown, to fatter lands no doubt. 1he aci repeal' ing Savin Rocks famous gambling bill went; into effect on November 1 and police wg-t prepared to enforce it. if necessary. A special act slipped by the Legislature in 1927 and when the state opened its eyes it found that a few legislators had enabled wheel games to become perfectly proper at Savin Rock. It took two more sessions of the General Assembly to repeal the measure. but pres sure was too strong this year to be ignored any longer and the ban was placed on the gambling machines. West Haven will breathe easier, although patronage at the Rock may drop as result of the disappearance of the betting games which attracted both sexes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5; 1ss
Election Portents

Tuesdays elections in Connecticut were only forerunners of what is waiting around the corner in 1o32. The fall elections in Connecticuts four leading cities have run up total aggregate of some twenty thousand votes majority. This in itself IS an encouraging sign in an off year and even presages greater things for the coming state election. That even greater majorties can be expected is not too much to boast in view of the constant gains since what was thought to be new high level In 1928 when Governor Alfred E. Smith made heretofore unexceeded inroads into Con- necticut cities and town majorites
 With the general idea conceded that Con- necticut democrats have the votes to worry republicans in the next state and presden- tial election, the question arises, have they got the material under the present order of things. True, Governor Wilbur L. Cross stands out in his position as being the only successful democrat to have taken the hurdles at the last state election. That. Tn our estimation, entities him to consideration. at least when the democrats take the field next year. Whether he lasts the game out. remains to be seen as result of what looks to be return of the "old guard' into power in the leading cities of Connecticut with the exception of Bridgeport. Whether the last named city, the apldrent last flung frontier of the insurgent wing of the party, can again muster strength enough to dictate at the coming pow-wow is a question which only time will tell.
 In any event Tuesdays elections without doubt have put the Spellacy- Fitzgerald regime once more in control in their respect i've cities Waterbury with the second larg- est majority in the four major elections this fall, if the treatment it has received at the hands of the insurgent group can be taken as any criterion, will be with the old guard once more if showdown is demanded. 50 with this undercurrent running rife at pres ent in the state democratic party, when things never looked brighter, it wouldn't take much to put Connecticut back in the republican column where it usually has been owing to just such tactics. And until Con- necticut democrats can agree upon more harmonious program of give and take the prospects of continued and growing success can never be assured to point beyond one-man boom such as happened both Tn the cases of Governor Baldwin and Cover nor Cross. This, to our way of thinking. can scarcely be called victory - merely empty honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
A GOOD POLICY
(Bridgeport Telerraml !

NoEAu6cpOEI 1ctEkram) Judge Charles A. Hallock of the Danbury city court. after listening to the testimony in some of the minor liquor cases whcih were brought before him, admonished the police to go out and get the big offenders as we'll as the lesser ones. or to let them all alone.
 "It is known" observed the judge, that there are liquor law violators operating on a larger scale than the type usually brought before this court. It is hard for me to believe that it is not just as easy to get evidence against the larger operators. I think that in enforcing the law 1t would be well tor the police to extend their ac- operators" That is an excellent policy, in fact the only fair policy although 1t is a matter of common knowl- edge that 1t is not being carried out In Danbury or any other com parable city. When violations of a law are as general and widespread as Is the case with the Volstead act, enforcement generally settles down to the "iine of least resist auct.
 If law enforcement officials are honest. but do not desire to an- tagonize the public by too strict enforcement of an unpopular law, they generally conflne their acc tivities to eases in which specific complaints are made, or cases which are obviously developing into public nuiaanees. If ofiiciais are not honest they wink their eye at violations which they are paid not to see. and confine their ate tf1tion to other offenders. In [ her case the ultimate effect is iha same. for . comparatively few minor offenders are arrested and naed for infractions of the law Riiich are n0torIousiy common pace and generally unpunlHhed.
 4 policy such as suggested by J ldRe Hallock would De ideal but
 fieuit to carry out effectively. tie courts and the police alike hsve been placed in q difficult cit.
 ttion by fhe presence on the
 etute books Of law tmet is 90
 neraily unpopular and 70 openly
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05

It isn't only in the movies or the fiction tales of the day that you read about such things. Just listen to this episode coming from La Harpe Illinois. Jayne Casey. high school student, arrived home from an automobile ride at 1 a. m. Her father. doctor, angered at the late hour slapped her as she sat in the car with her escort, two other young men. and another girl. In the ensuing argument the doctor shot the driver. His friends took him to the hospital. An emergency call was placed for surgeon. Dr Casey responded and found his victim dead. He surrendered to the police. And they say it only happens in the movies. Truth is still as strange as fiction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
THE RATTLE OF THE REACHES
(Hartford Courant)

The predicament of the town of
 Westport has been causing Fair
 field country a good deal of amuse-
 ment of late. The town was con-
 siderably ruffled last June to be
 called unneighborly because it placed a ban on the parking of out of-town automobiles at Compo
 Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and
 holidays during the summer, but
 now 1t Is discovering that its deci-
 sion was not tactful. provident or
 wise.
 The first selectman announced
 last month that there would be q
 net loss of $s,500 this season on the beach, in spite of the $500
 raised by charging out of town
 visitors GO cents for parking. be- cause the concessions were worth $i 900 less than formerly and the bathing receipts had dropped s4,0O0. The loss might have been
 borne as the cost of preserving the beach from crowds, but just then the people of Weston the eew3 town to the north, organise a
 boycott against tho merchant ln Westport in protest at being bans ned from Conpo Beach. The nor chants immediately felt the 10 Of trade and called upon the ci am her Of Commerce to make pea A special town meeting has boon called, and the Chamber of 1m. meFea has lot the people Of 'Hra. II ton know that it will advocats lhe benches being opened anal Co them, because. after aiI, theFe is aI0no bond between Weston HnA WeetnnFi Wsw nennia nsav