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Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03
AFFAIRS OF HARRINGTON.

: The second alarm was blown o
J Monday morning when the fireme
! responded to a chimney fire at tn
home of Mrs. Annie Cooper on Wei
ner avenue. Ma damage resulte
from this fire, but the ffremen foun
a chimney in very bad condition. i
order to give the new firemen a lit
tie practice and acquaint then
with their various position and wha
truck company they comprise, boil
trucks responded to the fire. Onl!
one actually went into service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Draper spen
the weekend with relatives at Sea
ford.
DR.. Howard Clymer of Philadel,
phia spent Monday with his mother
Mrs. John Clymer.
Miss Jeanette Tharp, a student in
William & Mary College, has been
spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Tharp, fol-
lowing the mid-year examinations.
This community was greatly
shocked by the announcement of the
death of Mrs. Rufus Jones, which
occurred at her residence on COM
merce street, shortly before noon on
Monday Mrs. Jones would have OBJ
served her 92nd birthday in April,
and was included among the oldest
women of this vicinity. Mrs. Jones
had been a widow for several years
and an invalid for several years. Fu-
neral services took place from her
late residence on Wednesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock, with interment in
Hollywood cemetery, near town.
Mrs. Jones was from a large family,
but she was the last of her brothers
and sisters to survive. She is sur
vived by sour grandchildren, one son
Louis C.. Jones. station agent at the
local railroad station. 81.
VI. f.. Church Notes
$3.50 a. IN. Glass meeting, led by
A. d. McCabe
9:45 q. m. The church school in
all departments. H. J. Ramsdell, SUI
perintendent. The offering last Sum
day for Worlds Service amounted
to $27.S5.. The devotions in the
church school were conducted by
the Sunshine class of girls. The
Little Helpers" will have charge of
The devotions next Sunday. The Of
Iering for current expenses.
IL a. m. Preaching by the pastor. |
Subject: Gods Man" Text, u |
Sought for a Man Among Them That |
Should Make Up the Hedge and |
Stand in the Gap Before Me for the |
Land" Ezekiel22-30.
GAS p. m. The Epworth League
devotional service. Gus Derrickson,
leader. Subject: "An Evening OF
Bible Reaiing."
1880 p. m. The Peoples Popular
Praise and Gospel Service. Preach
ng by the pastor. Subject; "Out OF
Jas" "Of all sad words of tongue or
zen, the saddest of these-out of
las" ....
1880 p. m. Wednesday evening,
prayer service led by pastor, Junior
league at p. NJ, same afternoon.
Ushers for next Sunday: William
Smith Simpkins, William
and Warren Charles
Moore.
The Church School Workers Con-
erence meets on Monday evening at
80 O'Clock. H. J. Ramsdell presid-
ng. Official Board will meet same
yenins.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

The corn judging team represent
ing Harrington High School and the
Cyrus Mccormick Chapter of the
Future Farmers of America won the
F. F. A. Plaque donated by the Del
aware Bankers Association, at the
farm products show held in Milford
recently. Eleven teams representing
the departments of Vocational Agri-
cultural in the State, competed in
the corn judging contest which is
one of the activities of the Future
Farmers of. America. The team from
Harrington consisting of Louis Out
ten, Leon Wix and William Parker
won the contest with a team score
of 74.52 points. Caesar Rodney was
second with score of 1880 and du-
Pont was third with 1887.
Four classes of corn were judged
consisting of four ten ear samples
of both white corn and yellow corn
also four single ear samples OF
white and yellow corn.
A three act comedy drama where
There's a Will" by Charles George,
was presented in the Harrington
High School Auditorium ON Thurs
day evening at o'clock. This play
was given under the auspices of the
Loyal Workers Bible Glass of the
Methodist Protestant Church. 1t is
one of the newest of plays and car
ries with ii a rOarality for each eve
ning's performance. Mr.. Emerson,
the hen-pecked husband, is an heir
a. o., -.
lie must prove that he is the head |
of his home" There were specially |
numbers between the acts, both in
strumental and vocal music. The |
cast was made up of thirteen char
acters, six men and seven women,
all well known local citizens. many
of whom have been playing amateur
roles in local entertainments for
years. 1t was well worth the price
of admission just to see Lily. the
colored maid, doing detective work.
The cast included the following:
Henry Hale, lawyer, Oscar Neam-
ish; Wallace Taylor, Linda's fiance,
Ed. Walls; Jane Scott, a debutante,
Elsie Richardson; Edmund Lewis,
real estate, DIR. r. J. Emery; Sylvia
Terry. a young friend of Linda's,
Blanche Cahall; Gates Austin. her
iiance, Edwin Simpson; Lilly
White. cOlored maid. Edith Ryan;
Mrs. Zella Keith. Alice N. WiX; LOr-
ma Keith, a daughter, Mrs. Charles
James Emerson, a cousin,
Archie Feagan; Linda Emerson, a
Lucille Tharp; Ralph
Macy, book agent, Claud Cahall.
John Twilley of Laurel spent the
weekend with Fred Bailey, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Taylor Of
spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Z. Tay-
Or.
Within les sthan twenty-four
hours the Harrington firemen were
to two fire alarms. The
irst alarm was sounded about $3.50
Sunday evening, when the firemen
responded to a chimney fire on the
'arm of Mrs. Jennie Clifton between
FELTON, and Frederick. The farm is
lenanted by George Wyatt. No dam
age resulted from the blaze. Some
little excitement prevailed at. the
nome due to the serious illness of +
IN occupant. Mrs. Clifton, the own Z
r, resides in Wilmington with her i
on. e
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03
HELPFUL HINTS

Before wearing new shoes place
them in a warm place for few min
utes, this will make the leather
more pliable.
Never use soap to wash raincoat.
Use a solution of one pound of alum
to three gallons of water.
To brighten aluminium ware cook
q little tomato in it.
When clothes have become mill
dewed soak them in buttermilk and
hang in the sun.
To prevent eggs from cracking
when boiling first wet them with
cold water before dropping them
into the boiling water.
Olive oil dropped at the foot of
fern will greatly improve its
growth.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

experiences during the terrific
storm of last week. Capt. Law made
a run in to Delaware Breakwater at
Lewes on Friday morning and re-
ported his experiences, to head
quarters, and also to Mrs. Law, just
before she left here, after which he
continued his trip to New England
ports. Mrs. Law was accompanied
home by her two sons, William and
Donald, also her father, d. J. Long,
who had spent several days in town.
Mrs. Florence X. Evans, who is
teaching at Lewes, was here last
Thursday evening and entertained
at her home on Walnut street. The
affair was in honor of her birthday
and her guests were Misses Eddie
Watt, Marian Burton, Mildred Ben
nett; Wilson Ingram, Henry Roland,
George Nickle. Burt Dick, Edward
Wyatt and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Knapp from Lewes and Rehoboth,
Mrs. Myrtle Taylor of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. " Tubbs, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. c.. Davis and Mrs. j. r, West, of
town. The lucky number prizes
were won by Miss Burton and MIR.
Nickle; the puzzle prizes, by Miss
Watt and Mr.. Wyatt, an dthe bridge
prizes by Mr.. and Mrs. Tubbs. AT a
late hour refreshments were. served
at 'Pomeroys" on the boulevard.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03
ADAMS CROSS ROADS

Sunday was a delightful day at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.
Hubbard, whe ma fine turkey dinner
was served to Rev. and Mrs. S. L.
Handy and Miss Reba Adams as
guests.
Miss Ola Scott is at Bridgeville
with her uncle, Charles Scott, who
is quite i'll.
VIM. Jones and wife have moved
TO their new residence.
Mrs. Lewis Lockerman and sons
spent Sunday with her father here.
Services at Bloomery Church
which were held for two weeks, are
now at an end.
The Chestnut Woods Aid was held
last Thursday afternoon.
Did you ever seen "woodchuck?"
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03
Ms. H. K. wrlght spent the week.

Mrs. H. X. Wright spent the week
end with relatives at Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson and
two children spent Sunday with
their parents near Laurel.
A number of folks here attended
the funeral of S. Liden. at Denton,
Md, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Dan Nelson, of Bridgeville,
formerly of here, passed away sud
denly at her home early Sunday
evening. Funeral services were held
at her late home on Wednesday af-
ternoon. She is survived by her
husband, two sons, and two daugh-
ters. They have the sympathy of
her many friends and relatives here.
The Aid of Trinity will hold its
next meeting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer White, Sr., on Friday
evening, February II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Andrews,
of near fredericksburg, spent Sunday
afternoon with MIR. and Mrs. John
Williams.
Miss Glenna Wright was Sails
bury visitor on Saturday.
Master John Hastings is i'll at this
writing.
Preaching service at Trinity Sun
day, February 8, at 10 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

played. Mrs. Long served refresh
ments which were, enjoyed by all.
These boys plan to meet one even
ing in every month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dunn spent
Monday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Tyre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harb Quillen, of
Roxana, and Uncle Rufus Atkins
last week. ...... ....
Broiler prices have raised a little
which make prospects look little
better.
There were 80 in Sunday school
on Sunday. Come out next Sunday,
you are always welcome in our
midst.
The Ladies' Aid have changed
over and are now under the name
of the "Woman's Council. 1t was
read and discussed to the members
an dali seem to think this council
to be of much benefit and a help TO
ALL There was 10 members pres
ent.
The yOun kfolks are planning VI
play to be given in about two weeks.
More about it will be announced la
ter.
Mrs. Ebe Lynch, Mrs. Preston
Long, spent day with Mrs. Mamie
Long last week.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

It is a bit more easy to handle
coal fire in the home comfort heat
ing, but a large stack of seasoned
wood in che yard or in woodshed.
means less money to be paid out or
the income.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

.GivG some one employment by
having repairs made about the home
during the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

Reserve the 18th and 10th of Feb.
for attending the Senior Glass play
of Milford high. "Clarence," written
by the popular playwright, Booth
Harrington. Buy your tickets from
the Seniors.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

If body kiss a body,
Need a body cry, ....1
Well, hardly, if some other body
Isn't standing by.-Washington
Critic.
Milford chronicle., 1933-02-03

Mrs. II. MOrrell was nervous, thin
and rundown. She took Vinol Gron
tonic) and gained 12 pounds in 3
weeks She sleeps and feels fine now.
Tastes delicious. In Milford by Red
Star Drug Store-in Harrington by
Sharp & Fleming. Druggists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
Catholic Church
 To Aid Scouting
Plans Broadening of Work in This Respect-Arct-
 bishop Murray on Committee

Scout movement among tho CO., operating religious groups.
 Tho value of tho scout program to Catholic boys has long been recognized by progresslve Cntho- lies and troops have been cstab- iished in Catholic parishes In hll parts of tho country: thers aro toe day total of t,t33 Catholic troops in 103 of tho 105 dioeeses of tho United States. In many of tho dio- csses the program of scouting has gone forward over long period of time.
 Ills Emincnce, Cardinal Hayes. archbishop of New York. who hns been honorary chairman of tho Catholic committee on scouting for many yenrs. ia tho honorary chairman of the enlarged bishops committee. The honorary vice. chnirmen arc Archbishop Henna of San Francinc0. Archbishop John q. Murray of Bt Paul, Minn.. h native of Waterbury and Bishop Conroy of Ogdopsbnrg. W. Y.
 In each of tho cooperating dio- cases tho bishop has boon asked to appoint A prieBt to servo hs his personal representative in relation to nii scout work among Cnth0lic boys in tho diocese. In each di0- csHe, also thsre will bo T. committee of Catholic luymen who are tn6m- bsrp of the local councils. The chairman Of cnch diocess lhymen's committee will represent his dio- cess on tho national Catholic lay mons committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
Plans for Easter
 Sunrise Service
Considered at Meeting in
 First Baptist Church

At T meeting of the Young Peoples societies of Greater Wh-- tetbury Inst night iD the First Bap- tiso church. officers for tho conn ing year were elected and plans for tho Easter Sunday sunrise sory- leo were made. There were 27 present at the meeting of tho fed crntion. among them being i.ev Thomas l.. Crosby of tho South Federated church. Rev E. M. Con dit of the First church. Key H. C. Bntchelder. Jr. of Yt John's, Miss Lois W. Beach, religious director of tho First Methodist church and Mlas Thslma D. Race. religious di- rector of tho First Baptist church.
 Officers elected were: President, Frnnkiyn Newberry; vlce-presi- dents. Woodrow Dillon, Btta Bar. len and Bethany Guyette: ssere- tary. Arlene Coley: treasurer, Chat field Coles; assistant secretary. Winthrop Curtis. The rtiring pres- idcht is Milton Eennaugh. Ho pre- sided at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12

An extension and broadening of tho work of tho Catholic church in relation to tho further develop. ment of tho program of tho Boy scouts Of America for Catholic boys has been announced by Bishop Francis C. Kelley. D. D., of Oklh- h0mn City, chairman of tho com mit6s of bishops, under whose nus- pices tho new plan of expansion has been developed, and in con- suitnti0n with n representative group of bishop. Tho announcement was received by local Boy Scout headquarters this morning.
 At tho present time six represen- tativc Catholic parish troops of Waterbury nrs included In the council. namely. Troop 12 of Bt 'Joseph's, Troop 20 of Blessed Sacrament, Troop I5 of Sacred Heart, Troop 26 of our Lady of Lourdss, Troop IS of HB Peter and Paul and Troop 9 of St Francis Xavier.
 The local council is rondy 10 cos operate with all other Catholic churches in extending md broad oning this opportunity. The com- mittee of bishops hope 10 find some effective way to give Catholic pastors n basis for confidence In the iendership of scouts and Il bnsls for activity to bring Co Catholic boys throughout tho nation an op- portunity for scouting In Il bigger way.
 Those having responsibilities for boys in Catholic institutions in the local council will be informed con corning this plan by their respective authorities. tho bishop of the dlo- cess Rev John J. Milan of Hartford. Scout Executive Arthur D. Marst 0 p will receive further instructions ns soon ng Bishop Milan approves tho plan and profrers hls cooperation.
 An m outgrowtb of tho long existing Catholic committee on scouting. an enlarged committee of ib nrehbishops and bishops has been established under whose gen. erai supervision IL committed Of priests and lnymen's committee will be formed to include representa- lives from each of tho cooperating djoceses. This development of scout ing under Catholic auspices ls In Inc with recent similar develop. ments through tho prOtsHthnt md Jewish committees on scouting. all designed Go promote interest and T. broader cooperation in tho Hoy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
Dividend Now Is
 Ruled Unlikely
Lack of Cash Prevents It, Say Officials of Naugatuck
 Bank & Trust Company

not enoagh cash to pay . dividend now.
 The reLort for tho month ek March flied in superior court Mon* day showed cash in the nolRhb0H* hood Of s2g.0O0 and compaftuB that amount with the totnl depoHe it's Of approximately S270,00o. H appeared that the receiver only needed about 1f,000 additional cash to mako 10 percent dlvl- dend to depositors.
 officials at tho Naugatuck NaJ tlonai Bank stated to-day that nearly twice the cash now on hand in needed because the receiver i1a paying dividends takes ffe amounts of the deposits at the time the bank was suspended. In other words. instead of paying 0s.s 927,000 in n 10 percent divldends tho receiver would go back 10 tho amount of the total deposits of the Nnugatuck Bank x Trust company when 1t closed to ascertain the amount due each deposit0r, Tho total deposits have decreased since the bank closed because two divis. dends, ono in the amount of 2e per cent and one In ths nfnount of f5 per cent. have been paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
Interest Centered
 in Final Contest
AS" Card Game on Wash. ington Hill Drawing
 to Close

Nothing that over took place on Washington Jtill attracted more interest than tho card tournament now drawing to q close nt NJ Fran cIs Xavier parish hall. From the beginning 1t was believed that Tom Byrnss team would win first place, but there are grave doubts about that now. John phslnnH team is three games in the lead and there Are those who say it will hold that position to tho finish. Innsmuch ns there is but one more game to Do played it is snsy tO see that there will be something doing next Monday night. Notwithstanding thht Byrnes has dropped from first place. many still take the ground that he will be ht the top when the final result is announced, but nobody is willing to put up any money in support of that content ion. If it be truo ns some say, that Byrnes can color the pnsteboa rda. he is bound Co win, but It Is Q question if there bs any truth in that talk. However there K no uae denyiny that n considerable number Of the players and spectn- tors feel confident that there will be surprises Tt tho next gathering. All things considered tho tournn- ment was h great success. Tho nt- tendance was large from the stnrt md while there was much en- enthusiasm. tho best of order was n1nintntned. Of course the differ ant teap,s have their packers, md oven now when some Of them are s0 far behind that there is no show of coming in ahead, those who have ehampioned them from tho beginning have faith in their sitiii and attributed heir fnilure to hard luck, rather than to poor handling of the cards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12

Dates of hearings will Do as- signed this week in the claims of Wallace Roberts and his daughter, Alicia A. Roberts, of ss Holmes avenue. against the estate of the lnte Frank l. Gorse, assistant treasurer Of tho Bcovili M0nu. fscturing company, whose death reyeaied him to have been one of tho city's weaithiest residents. Mr Gorse. a plain living man with few personal associates, no frntcrnal connections. indifferent Co social contacts and tho occupant Of h single room, died leaving m estate of over S1.2b0,00O. Nearly half WIS in actual cash, or U. 4. bonds. Ho hold [. long list of substantial bonds and stocks.
 Mir Roberts hns filed n claim Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
The Cable-TOwl
 Assn Meeting
Annual Session Held Last
 Night in Plymouth

The Cable Tow association Of Euclid Lodge of Masons held their annual meeting last evening in the form of n turkey supper at the Shrine Club In Plymouth which was featured by election or ofh' Cers.
 Raymond IT, Daniels was named president, William l.. Arlington. ce.prcsident; John M. White, secretary; and Ellsworth Schmidt. treasurer. Bonis A. Wenzci, retir- Ing president, welcomed the guests while brief addresses were given by Robert J. EgRletbu, John Por- zenheim, and Franklin <, .Weiser. pnei masters of Euclid lodge; Hnlph IT. Paine. present worship ful master. Charles Kellogg. past muster of Liberty lodge; Archie W. Manson, worrhipful master or Harmony lodge: and James Bur hoe, worsbipful' master of Contin- entni lodge
 Raymond Cruickshank entertain cd nt ths piono. Tho retiring president wns presented with q fountain pen in behalf of the mem berA of the association by John White. Reports Of the secretary and tronsurcr showed the orgnnl- zntion in n most favorable condi- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
JOINT SESSION OF
 SPEAKING CLUBS
Guests From New Haven at the Central v Last
 Night
VARIED PROGRAM

Nlno members of the ARora Public Speaking club of the New Haven YMCA spoke before c joint meeting of the Waterbury Public Speaking club and the Agora club at the Central Y. Nj. C. A. last eve. ming. Their topics rcntered around the theme Signs of the Timeh." D. C. Eckerman. public speaking In. structor Of the New Haven Y. M. C. 4. acted ns tOnBtmnster. Mir dagger opened up with q talk on. titled "A Hamble Through tho Mir Petze who described "Iessous We H1ve Learned from the De prcgsion." Mr Labor described the "Fnshlohs for Spring" after which Mr Allen gave m enthusiastic en- dorsencnt of President Roosevelt ns "Thc Man of tho Hour"
 "Bright Spots on the Air" by MT Russ featured intimate details of the radio lives of Eddie Cantor. Ed Wynn and' Jack Pearl The open Ing of inc baseball senEon wna de- scribcd by Mr Strong ln q thllt en- titled The Bhtter Stpes Up.' MT 1iili discussed such problems ns disarmament and allied problems in tnlk entitled "Whats going on around the world" Mr Moonnn wound up the program with m ex- citing monoloRue entitled "I!cer is Back"
 The meeting was called to order at S.30 by President Roy A. Ferris who welcomed the Now Haven guests md then called upon pro. gram chairman Howard r.. Coo for q statement regarding plans for tho May and Juno meeting. Fol- lowing tho talks there wng Il social period during which refrcahmcnts ewro served by Il committee In chnrge of Miss Hazel Shaf"r. This was tho third annual get.togethcr of tho two clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
Six Attorneys Are
 Named To Take
 Necessary Evidence
Wallace Roberts and Daughter Seek Reimbursement for Services Rendered Late Frank J. GOrse Dur. ing His Lifetime = Dates of Hearings to Be Known This Week

g44,1G73l against the estate and his daughter seeks 97,700. The Colonial Trust Company, admin istrator of the estate, denied the claims and petition was filed last week with Judgo Dennis ]. SIavin for tho appointment of a specoal commission to hear the separate claims.
 Attorney Thomas r. McGrath, Attorney James NJ. Lynch. and At. t0rney Waiter Monssan will he0r the evidence in tho claim of MT Roberts, whilo Attorney Edward q. Bobbin, Harold Green and Frank Bummn will preside at tho hear. ipgs held to consider Miss Roberts claim.
 Both MT Roberts and his dnugh. ter ask reimbursement for services such, as "nursing, watching. pro. tectinE. caring and performing services, other than thoso intended 6s room rent for tho said Frank ]. Gorse." Tho period of special care extends from August l. 1910. to October l, 1D32. in Mir Roberts case, while Miss Roberts, petition includes tho period between March 2. 1928, 10 Ocober 1, 1032. She continued caring for Mr Gorso from tho d1y her mother died.
 Arthur Gorss of Brooklyn, W. Y. n brother of tho deccased is the sole beneficiary.
 The firm of Cnrmody & Thoms is representing the Colonial Trust Company. whlle Attorney Michael V. Blnnsfield and Attorney Robert LarIin have been engaged to present the claims of MT Roberts ana Miss Roberts.
 The commissioner will meet within n day or two and decide on tho dnts of the hearings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-12
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, April 12-- tUP)-~- Weather forecasts
 Maine: Probably rain or snow to- night and Thursday, little change In temperature.
 Massachusetts: Itain on ths coast and rain or snow in tho Interior tonight: Thursday cloudy, little change In temperature.
 Vermont, Now Hampshire: Snow or rain tonight; Thursday fair. llt- tis change in temperature.
 Ithods Island, Connecticut: Wsln to.night; Thursday cloudy, little change in temperature.
 Washington, April t2~~ CUP '"-' Northeast storm warnings from Point Judith, Rhode Island to Prov" incetown, Mass. were ordered by tis weather bureau to-day duo to Il disturbance GSnteriDE oyer south eastern Virginia which Is moving n0ftheaHtward.