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Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
STICKING TO THE SHOP
REMEMBER THIS

Keep to your shop. and your shop
will keep to you" was an old say
ing. During the boom times. many
people got the idea that they could
absent themselves a good deal of
the time from their business, and
the concern would not suffer. That
kind of thing might go in boom times.
but it won't now.
If people want success in bust
ness. they have to pay the price of
success. and that price is constant
attention. When they are absent
from their places of business. peo-
pie call to see them and are disap-
pointed. and are likely to go else
where OF course people should have
reasonable times for rest and vaca-
tion. But they should feel such
deep interest in their work. that
they do not care TO spend any great
amount of time away from il.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
JUST WHAT CAN BE nONEl

A major issue of the time, is state
and government finances. The tax
problem, which has always been
with us, has grown amazingly dur
ing the last few years. Depression.
which increased the need for relief
expenditures of one kind and an
other. intensified it.
Latest forecasts point to steady
rise in government spending during
the current fiscal year. When the
last fiscal year came to an end on
July 31st, the deficit amounted to
81, ,000, 100000. II is said that gov
ernment fiscal officers anticipate that
expenses for the current year will
amount to about $1O,OOO,OOO On the
basis of estimated income, that
means that we will have a Federal
deficit of around $4,000, 200, 900 when
this fiscal year comes to a close.
One of the things that has thrown
Administration figuring out of line
is the drought. A total of $525, ,000.-
900 is now available for relief. but
many believe that it is not sufficient.
1t is felt that the Government will
have to appropriate still more money
to help drought sufferers and some
are of the opinion that at least $780,
100000 will be necessary.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
aO.n00 MORE PrRLIC I0Rs

The National Civil Service Reform
League brings out the fact that new
agencies employing 10000 people
have been created by the govern
ment. How far will all these new
agencies come under the influence
of politics? Will this or that poll
tician be able to land his friends in
these jobs, because of services rem
dered to him?
The American people want these
new agencies free from politics.
They do not want them used to win
elections, or to advance personal for
tunes. They want them used simply
to promote prosperity and reform
old evils. If they are made the foot
ball of the politicians. the voter back
home will have things to say about
such abuses.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
WHAT TYPE OFFICIALS

Every once in a while, and pos
sibly twice in while, we have some
thing to say about the lack of pub
lie interest in selecting our govern
/ ing officials. Voters who have this
whole problem in their own hands
unjustly find fault, when they them
selves are TO blame. if they do not
secure service from men who gov
ern them.
In an address. recently delivered
al the commencement exercises at
Hamilton College. New York. Cover
non Lehman said:
by and large, people are going
to get just the kind of government
they want and deserve. If public
officials feel there is a wide circle
of people interested in their work,
critical of results and ready to praise
and reward faithful service. or con-
denim inefficiency and dishonesty.
they are going to render good SER
vice. Conversely, Indifference or ig-
norance on the part of the public
will, almost inevitably. lead TO ser
vice that is Indifferent if not worse"
He certainly put his finger right
on the spot. There truly is this lack
of Indifference and no one wants to
exert himself or herself unduly, con-
sequently. right after primary or a
general election voters do a lot of
fault finding in scoring the work of
their officials. but there is no sus-
tanned effort. for it is soon forgotten.
However, the public is always long
in its criticism and fault finding, but
rarely does one hear a word of
praise.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
WILLIAMSVILLE
Near lToustOn)

Church News
Sunday School at Williamsville
Church every Sunday at p. m.
Come out and spend your time in a
worthwhile way. Let your light so
shine that others may see the beauty
of Jesus in you. Everyone is always
welcome at this church. Come and
help us.
willis Family Holds Reunion
Sunday, Aug. 26th goes down as
a red letter day, for all roads point
ed 10 the old Willis homestead, which
is located on the old road leading
from Williamsville TO Harrington A
| big family reunion was held there
! from II a. m. to 1.30 p. M. Histo-
rical and memorial addresses were
given by prominent speakers. Relics
and pictures of the Willis family
were shown. John II. Griffith of
Ruxton, Md, read a part of the 11th
Chapter of Pauls Epistle to the He
brews. and then gave short dis
course. Several old-time hymns
were sung. Pictures were taken. II
was indeed beautiful to see the hap
py christian faces of these good
folks, and to hear them recall many
interesting accounts of their grand
parents. The Willis family was
family of great integrity, a family
that had great religious feelings.
The descendants of this family gath
cred here for this affair from Balti-
more, Philadelphia. Chester, Will
mingtOn, Dover, Harrington. and
some other smaller towns in Della
ware. 1t was decided to make this
pilgrimage an annual celebration. A
president and a secretary were elect
ed. In the afternoon they came out
to the old Williamsville Church; the
church of their forefathers; the
cemetery in which many of the
Willis are buried. Beautiful flowers
were 'placed on their graves; this
was indeed sacred ground to them.
They told of what this little church
meant to them in their early days.
They spoke very highly about the
wonderful improvements which has
recently been made to the Williams
vile Cemetery. and showed their ap-
probation of this work by their lib
eral donations. Miss Clara Jones.
talented young lady of Whining
ton, sang very pretty number for
us, and two young ladies of Harring-
ton also sang a pretty duet. After
having spent very delightful day
everyone bid goodbye and departed
for their homes.
Mrs. Alfred Collins and daughter
Marguerite, have returned home
after spending a few days with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bethel Mere
dith of near Lincoln.
Mrs. Laura Davis has returned to
her home after delightful visit
with relatives in New York.
Miss Kathryn Donovan, Wilson
Miss Martha Kettler and
Mrs. Ralph Butler all attended the
Laurel Camp on Sunday evening.
After the close of the service they
visited Rev. and Mrs. J. c. Handy
and family of Laurel.
Miss Eleanor Brown has been
recent guest of Miss Mildred Pear
son of near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
TO DEVILS ISLAND

About 40 of the most dangerous
prisoners confined at the United
States penitentiary at Atlanta. Ga.
have been transferred to Alcatraz
prison in San Francisco bay. some
times referred to as the United
States DEVILS Island.
The super-criminals of the present
day are getting too smart to be safe
inmates of prisons in ordinary city
locations. They have too many
friends outside who are all the time
plotting. The grapevine telegraphs
and underground railways by which
they act are difficult to account for.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
FIDELITY TO PRINCIPLES

A remarkable political career end
ed when Henry T. Rainey of Illinois
passed away. He served IA terms in
Congress, prior to his election as
Speaker of the National House.
Though he was a Democrat in poll
tics. il is remarked by Republican
leaders. that whatever you might
think of his views, he was true to his
principles. He stuck by them
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

IVES, THAT'S true. At 80 to 40
1 miles an hoursthere's a 9O-mile
gale rushing through your engine.
The power that runs your car isn't
liquid gasoline; it's "gas" made from
mixture of gasoline and AIR.
But the weather is constantly
changing. It's cool in the morning,
hot at noon. So gasoline must mix
with all kinds of AIR.
Socony-Vacuum engineers pread-
just Mobilgas so that it mixes better
with any kind of air.
Sudden weather changes no longer
steal power nor slow up starting. Car
performance stays uniform-not
variable with the weather.
Most people say that dependable,
uniform car performance is what they
want from gasoline. Why not get it
with the kind that mixe5brtterwithai air?
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
FROM NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER

The great drive for Novembe
votes is beginning-and both majo
parties are throwing themselves in
to the job of getting them with mor'
force than they have shown for man!
years.
The Republicans, who have beer
dormant for the last year and half
are emerging. Definite, reasoned
opposition to the Roosevelt program
is springing up. In recent mag
azine article Senator Dickinson, who
proposed Herbert Hoover at the con-
vention which nominated him, made
these definite criticisms of the pres
ent administration: That the Dem
ocratic party has been. leading us
toward a dictatorship; that its rate
of expenditure of public funds, if
continued, will result in national
bankruptcy; that it is destroying in
dividualism and private initiative;
that a return to Republican princi-
pies is essential to the preservation
of the constitutional government and
our ancient traditions. Mr.. Dickin-
sons points are generally in COM
plete accord with those of Chairman
Fletcher of the Republican Central
Committee.
The Democratic party is not TAX
ing criticism Lying down." For ex-
ample: Recently only two cabinet
officers-Hull of the State Depart
ment, and Perkins of the Labor De-
partment-were in Washington. The
rest of them were about the country,
making speeches and looking things
over. Less important officials, such
as the cub-cabinet members, were
likewise in far places, and ii would
have been hard to find a state not
visited by some Administration Of
fetal. Gist of the talks made by
these men is that the New Deal. for
the most part, has been successful;
that we are in the middle of the
stream now and that changing horses
would spoil ruin; that if Mr.. Roose-
welt is permitted to carry on his
policies, with full Congressional sup
port. for two years more. he will
succeed in bringing prosperity back,
The ordinary voter is obviously in
a difficult position when ii comes to
up his mind He has no
means of knowing how much recov-
cry has actually been achieved-al-
most all the reports he receives are
in favor of one party or
another. He is aware that neither |
party is above doctoring the facts
% prove a point: that when election |
ime rolls round, political consid- |
erations are paramount.
More forecasts lead to the belief |
hat the Administration has lost con-
siderable ground. but that it will /
still maintain control of both houses
Of the Congress. Main reason for |
that is Mr.. Roosevelt's personal pop
is thought that millions |
If people who are fundamentally op-
posed to his policies will vote for
lin and for Democratic candidates
because of his personal magnetism.
I is fact that sheer personality
5 one of the greatest assets any
ublic man can have-and the No
ember election will show how po-
ant Mr.. Roosevelt's is.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
BRIDCEYILLE

A bus load of women chiefly w. C.
T.. U. members. left Bridgeville early
Thursday. Aug. "a, for Laurel Camp
L. w. Richards took them.
The funeral of Coulter Messick, a
well-known farmer OF near Bridge
Vile, was held Wednesday of last
week. He had been i'll only a short
time.
H. E. Hardesty is shingling his
property on Delaware Avenue.
Bridgeville is preparing to well
come thousands of visitors and pros
pective citizens during days of the
day, Friday and Saturday.
The sidewalkks on Delaware Ave.
are nearly completed; severy prop
erty owner co-operated 100 per cent.
John Kern did most of the work.
| Harry AXE has been a patient in
I the Beebe Hospital. Lewes, for the
past week. He is very much i'm
proved.
A tenant house on the farm of
Mrs. Olivia Willin was burned to
the ground last Wednesday morning.
The firemen fought hard to save it,,
but they arrived too late.
Jane Morgan Dead
This community was saddened by
the sudden death of Miss Jane Nor
gan, 16-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Morgan of near town.
Jane had been visiting friends at
Ithaca, N. Y, for three days when
she became violently i'll and died
before her parents could reach
Ithaca. The girls of her class in
High School acted as honorary pass
bearers, while the boys assisted
with her body. Interment was made
at Seaford.
School Notes
Bridgeville School will open on
Tuesday, Sept 4th, for its 1934-35
season. The school buses will de-
liver the pupils to school at the reg
ular time.
II is requested that parents of
children entering the first grade will
bring their children to the school
on Saturday, Sept. 1st. from to IL
a. M, for the purpose of registra-
tion. This will enable them to be
placed IN thelr respective schedules
without confusion, which would arise
If they were brought in on Tuesday
for the first time.
Coulter MeSSiek Funeral
Funeral services for Coulter Mes
sick, farmer of Bridgeville district
was held at his home near town
Tuesday. Aug. 2lst, by a former pas
tor of Union NJ. E. Church, of which
Mr.. Messick was a member. He at
one time served in the Legislature as
a Republican Representative and
was always interested in political af-
fairs of the country He was mem
ber of Hiram Lodge, A. F. and A. M, /
Nofl 81, of Seaford, which took part
in the services. He is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Mamie Passwaters
Messick. Interment was in Bridge
vile Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
A CREDIT TO DELAWARE

A new dress of type ana a pleasing
arrangement of the heading on the
first page last Wednesday, made our
old friend, the Journal-Every Eve
ming especially pleasing. The new
style in both heading and type sup
plies to the people of Wilmington
with a daily paper they may we'll be
proud to present to any community
and on any occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

But safe at that island prison amid
the swift currents Of San Francisco
bay. they might as well stop their
scheming, and see If they can't do
something for the salvation of their
souls.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

THE TROUBLE with committees is
that they are always wondering what
others will think; they seem to have
slight confidence in their own judg-
ment.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31
through thick and thin.

through thick and thin.
II man wants to stay in high
public ONCE for 30 years, he needs
to have that loyal quality. A poll
tician can sometimes get elected by
modifying his opinions to suit po-
litical exigencies, or lodging great
issues. But the people say he is a
side stopper, and they want some
one on whom they can depend.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

DON'T BE AFRAID of wasting
your time by learning something you
are not required to know.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

A SENSE OF HUMoR is the real
fountain of youth.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

Fish, oysters and clans are sta
pie food in Delaware. and they all
come from the ocean and bays OF
Delaware and Maryland.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

IN BUSINESS, each day is a fresh
adventure.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

ADAPTABILITY is essential for
survival.
Milford chronicle., 1934-08-31

survival
The Washington times., 1934-05-09

Announcements and Invitations
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I am to be married very soon,
but circumstances are such that
I am to have a very simple we'd
ding. In fact, there may be only
attendants present. In that
event, there will be no invita-
tions and I thought of having
announcements only.
A number of my acquaint-
ances have remarked, in refer
ring to announcements they have
received and being unaware of
my plans, that such announce
ments call for a gift to the
bride. I have not thought so
and should like very much to
send announcements to a num-
ber of friends from whom I
would not expect a gift and
whom I would not want to feel
that the announcement called
for one.
Does an announcement re-
quire a gift, and would be out
Of order in sending one to a
friend whom I would not want
to feel obligated to me?
CONSTANT READER.
It is generally taken for
granted that announcements do
not call for a present in the
sane way that it is generally
taken for granted that an invi.
tation does. Announcements,
in other words. are usually con-
Sidered less personal, less init
mate than an invitation, and
are regarded more as a formal
spreading of the news of the
marriage.
However, in your case. they
would not be regarded IN quite
The Washington times., 1934-05-09
TODAy'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

21-conductor's wand
22-elude
24-workshop
25-gain knowledge
26-select company
2S-variety of gypsum
33-sensitive mental perception
34-most concise
36-bivalve mollusk
38-Sell
40-salute
41-digging implement
45-Greek god of war
46-make a mistake
47-game at cards
48-possesses
49-born
50-Japanese copper coin
53-Egyptian sun god
The Washington times., 1934-05-09
Correct Manners
BY Ad Carter
BY Walt Disney
By Brandon Walsh
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

nus DUGCkWdU
this light. probably, for, since
you are not to issue invitations,
your announcements would be
taken somewhat more person.
ally.
But there is no reason in the
world why you should think of
your announcements in this
way or worry about this element
which you cannot help. Have
your simple wedding, without
invitations, and send your an
nouncements to your friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-16
UNDERSTANDING
 PLAN STARTED
First of 30 Projects for Pennsylvania We'll
 Underway

Greenburg, Pn (UP)--Tho first of 90 homstending projects auth. 0riJed by the Unit0d States govern. mont for Pennsylvania has started here.
 A 1,397-acro sito has been parti- toned Into two-acro plots for 200 faniiilos, eaeh lot to have q four to live room house which, it B osti. masod, will cost about $2,600. Hov- Onteen families were assigned thoir lots recently.
 With an appropriation of $0,000, q barn in tho plot will Do remod- clcd Co house c building trades shop where tho first 17 homo- stoaderB, all coni minors, and the other i83 will bo taught different phesoB of tho building trades, to onablo them to nid in furthorlng tho project in othcr parts of the state.
 In tho center of tho community is to Do established Q dairy, elim- mating tho necessity of any of tho honiostcaders keeping Q COW. 4 high school Is situated near enough to tho community for stu- dents to attend daily elagscg.
 Nearly aii tho houses In the communit, under tho govern mont's plans, will be of franc con- struction. Tho $2,b00 estimated cost of each house Is to cover ell materials and labor.
 Tho homes will Do llquldatod in 20 to 25 years, under tho govern ments amortization plan. Each of the houses will be of Pennsylvania farm house type. Where possible, houses now on the site will Do utll- izcd.
 Tho Westmorclnnd Homesto ds, Inc, authorized by tho division of subsistent homestoads of tho United States department of intc- rior, purchased tho homestead plot from ton Mount Pleasant township farmers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-16
ORDER OF NOTICE.

STATE of CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN COUNTY, ss. WATER. UPoN TME COMPLAINT of the said Waterbury Savings Bank pray. Ing for reasons thereln set forth for . Judgment for S3,600 damages and tho Foreclosure of n mortgage on Onkwood, on tho s0utheriy side Of Wlnchester street, In said Water- bury, made returnabie before tho Superior Court in and for New Hay. en County at Waterbury, to be hold on the. first Tuesday of Juno, A.. D.. 1884. t appearing to and being found by tho BubBGrlblng authority gono to parts mnknown: therefore,
 ORDERED. That notice. of tho by publishing this order in the Evening Democrnt, Q newspaper printed in said Waterbury, throb days sueGesslyely, commencing on or before the 2igt day of May A. D.. different person .who,, with his do. inEs thoreon indorsod, shall make
 GEoRdB IT. FREEMAN,
 Clerk of tho Superior Court for New Havon County at Waterbury STATE of coNNEcTrcuT, eouN. 1TY of NEW HAVEN ss. WATER-
 BURY, Mny 10thS l034.
 true and attested copy. of tho orig inai order of Notice In my hands for publication.
 Attest:
 JOHN l.. GRAY, 6.ie.3t Deputy Sheriff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-16
PLAN
 OCEAN VOYAGE
Europeans to Attend 5. A. Congress in BuenOs
 Aires in October
By RALPH HEINZEN fufnifcI preea staff (,OrrCsnOndcnt

United Press Stan CorrcspOndcnt)
 Paris (UP)--Three transatlantic liners have been chartered to carry pilgrims from Europe to the Eu-
 charistic Congress at Buenos Aires, In october. The French liner Campana, 15,000 tons, will carry 800 French pilgrims from Mar
 scilies, while tho Oceania will sail from Genoa with m equal number. The Campana will call at Bar celona and Dakar for pilgrims from Spain and Senegal and will arrive at Buenos Aires on October s, after calling at Rio dc Janeiro,
 Santos and Montcvideo. During q
 week, the pilgrims will live on tho boat at Bucnos Aires and after that they will visit the Argentine provinces and Chill. The liners bring them back to Europe in November.
 POntifical Agencies
 The Vatican has appointed Pom tificaI agencies here to book pil- grims, but in addition to those go- ing on the chartered liners many will travel by the regular service. The Vatican is attempting to get the Argentine government to waive the port and landing taxes on pil- grims. This would make 1t possi- ble for inclusive fees to be re- duced.
 South America Seeks Tours Several South American govern ments, anxious to have the pilgrim tour, have agreed to waive pass port fees and restrictions. The brazilian Touring club is prepar- ing the itinerary of a side trip through Brazil. There will be at least two card inals and nine bishops with the French pilgrims, as well as nearly % priests. Among other promi- nent members of the party VIII be Marquis de Chambrun, descendent of Lafayette and member of the French senate: M. de verges, pres- ident of all the societies of Saint Vincent de Paul throughout the world: Madame Freysseiinard. daughter of President Albert Le- brui1 of France. and her husband: Count Dufour dc Ia Thuiierie and Count d.Yanville. a member of the permanent commission of the Eu- charistic congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-16
SCHOOL TEACHERS l CONTRACTS READY
Salaries to Remain as Is; Five High School Play.
 CTS Ineligible
LlTCHFIELD
Donald sutllvnn-- Phone SEQ

At special meeting of the Lltchtieid board of education last evening it was voted to authorize the superintendent of schools 10 submit contracts to all members of the present teaching staff.
 The salaries will be the same as last year as the board does not be- licve that prosont economic conndi. lions warrant any increases,
 The matter of employing another nigh school teacher was deferred until later. It is expected that another teacher will bo necessary as number of students from other towns will be enrolled noxt yehr in addition to the focal stu. dents. These pupils pay approxl. mately 5000 year in tuition foes and unless another teacher is em. ployed 1t will bo necessary to rc- fuse all outside pupils.
 The funeral of Paul paika, who died suddenly Monday was hold this morning from tho homo of Joseph Hester on South street and at St Anthony's church nt 10 O.. clock whore high mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Roy John l.. McGuinncss. Burial was in St Anthony's cemetery. The pnlibonr- OTIS woro John Duffek, Paul Hes. tor, John Blayek, Frank Blayck, Steve Shuhi and Steve Pcehlla.
 The Litchhcld high school base. ball team will be greatly handl. capped when they meet Watertown hiRh aeh0oi 1FridnV aftaPnAon Trivn of the regulars were declared in. eligible for playing with other or. gunisod teams last Sunday. They are: Leland Portor and otheilo Comporeni, both regular pitchers, and Martin Morghan, ali who played with tho Cowboys in Both. lohenn Sunday and Capt Rudy Zwick and Johnny Dn Ross, who played against Goshen with tho ToWnieB Sunday.
 Coach John A. Sullivan will probably uso Lefty Ganung on the mound against Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-16

Omaha. Neb (uP)-Joseph Ia rascio bet Police Judge Palmer go days in jail that his car would not rvn faster than 4b miles an hour. He lost when q policeman speeded the machine up to bS. Palmer rc- icntcd and allowed TnrnHcio, nc- cusod, of speeding. hts liberty on uavnnonf Nf ek W~~