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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
OBITUARY

PHELAN-Williann, John Phelan age l4, son of Mir and Mrs John Phelan, of Middlebury, died Mon- day at the waterbury Hospital, Following a long illness. He had been i'll for several years and had been Q patient at the hospital for the past six weeks. Death was due to heart trouble.
 He was at one time pupil in the Middlebury Center school, but was required to leave due to i'll health. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother. Robert Phelan.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at the Munson Funeral home, Wood- bury. Rev Ralph Rowland of Mid delbury, assisted by Rev Luther c. Coburn of Woodbury, will offl. ciate, Burial will be in the new North cemetery, Woodbury. FABER--IIenry c. Faber, ~, died at his home on Woodtick road last night. He was born in Ger many and had been a resident of this country for many years. He was formerly employed as Q ne- chanic at the Patent Button Go. MT Taber was member of the For esters, the Order of Red Men and the New England Order of Protec- ton.
 He is survived by two sons. Clar- ence W. and Harry E.; a daughter, Gertrude L.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Dr George A. and Edward M., and . sister, Mrs Eliza beth Hart, all of Waterbury.
 The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev Samuel Budde ofiiciating. Burial will be in River side cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday eve- ming between 2 and 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
WITHDRAW APPEAL IN BROWN ESTATE

The appeal of the Colonial Trust Go. as administrator of the estate of the late Arden B. Brown, pend- ing hearing In superior court, was withdrawn from the docket today. The administrator based It's appeal on the award the probate court commission allowed Anna L. Brown, after hearing her claim. The sum was s6,250. Carmody & Thomas appeared for the claim ant and Atty Walter ID. Monagan for the defendant.
 Another action withdrawn today was tho $500 suit of Charles Y. Adams of Waterbury against Will liam R. Brown of Bethlehem: The suit was based on an automobile collision involving cars of the both parties. Attorney Vincent A. MI. Ter appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney Walter 10. Monagan rep resented the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Marion Duff Named Vice-P resident At
 Election Assembly
Robert Stevens Given Secretaryship and James Grib- bon Treasurer's Post-Frances BOwes Argus Edi-
 tor, Appointed Publisher of Class Book

James F. Murphy. popular ath- lete, known in sport circles as "Jlggs," was elected president oi She clasa Of 'sE at Crosby High Vchol this morning. Mir Murphy ia Che son of Mfr Michael Murphy, of s70 Piedmont st. He a graduate of St Francis xavier's parochial school where he was also president of bic class, was . member of the varsity football team, captain of the base- ball team and a member of the Tri-Y. He plans to enter Wash- ington College.
 Headed For st Elisabeth's.
 Marion Duff, daughter of Mir and Mrs William P. Duff, of 41 Wyman street, was elected viee-president Miss Dun Is a graduate of St Mar garets Parochial school, where she was vice-president of her class, She will attend St Elizabeth .col- lege.
 Robert Stevens, son of Mir and Mrs Louis Stevens of 765 Thom- aston avenue was named secretary, He is q graduate of Sprague school W08 Rk gokQNHe VI tatu St9on 9uu AtAtto to enter Brown University. MT Stevens played varsity football basketball and baseball and Is Q member of the Tri-Y club.
 James Gribbon, son of Mir and Mrs Patrick Gribbon of IS Central avenue, was elected treasurer. He is Q graduate of Bunker Hill school, played varsity football and basketball and is president of the Crosby Hi.Y. He will attend Col. gate.
 Parochial School Val,
 Frances Bowes was named edi- tor.inschief of the class book. She is tho daughter of Mrs Frank Bow. es of 60 Washington street, and was veledictorian of her class at St Francis Xavier's school. Miss Bow es was editor of Tho Argus and was active in girls athletics and was a member of the French club She will attend Barnard College.
 Jerome Kornreieh, son of Mir and Mrs Herman Kornreich of 6 Lox- ington avenue is assistant editor He is q graduate of Columbia school, whore ho was salutatorian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Secretary
FLIGHT
 ACROSS NATION

New York, May 1-(UP)- Breakfast on one coast and dinner on the other the same day was en- visioned for the air traveller in the near future today after the record. breaking transcontinental fight of the VIVA mystery plane" from Burbank, Cal.
 With q robot pilot at the con- trols for the greater part of the Journey, the airplane, Q giant, bi- motored low wing Douglas, flew through snow, dust and rain storms sn II hours and 5 minutes, cutting by 2S Ia minutes the pre- vious transport record, set Feb 21, by Leland l.. Andrews. Aviation experts abreed that the flight dem- onstrated that within Q short time there would be regularly scheduled passenger flights from coast to coast In 12 hours or less.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
TRAFFIC DELAYED

Trafiic on Willow street, near St Margaret's church was blocked for a half-hour this morning. from 7:6O to s:2O. when q Hanson CO, truck broke it's drive shaft on the coln's old stamping ground, sec" said Spangler. ,e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
(Ring Clhairrnan)

battle against the New Deal," Spangler replied.
 "When will you meet?"
 "We are unable to set . date for Q few days, but 1t will be in the first half of June, at Springfield. There will be an announcement in few days.
 "who will be chairman of the midwest meeting?"
 "A chairman has not been se- lected."
 'Is it definite now how many states will participate?" I asked.
 Nine States Represented
 eyes, there will be nine states: Illinois, Indiana. Iowa, Minnesota. Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri. Okla homa and wisconsin"
 "Who will select delegates to the rally?"
 s'The participating states will de- eide how to select their own rep- resentatives," Spangler replied. "Each state may send as many del- egates as 1t desires"
 "How about republican presi- dential . candidates-will any of them be there? How about, Gov ernor Ali M. Landon of Kansas?"
 "We are not inviting any can- didates," Spangler explained. eve are not inviting any prospective candidates. We are keeping away from candidates. Candidates dc not have any place in it." There was q pause. ''This Is a pilgrimmage to Lin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

secretary of the High School or chestra, editor-in-chief of the Ar, gus and a member of the Math French and Dramatic lubs. Nil Kornriech plans to enter Yale University.
 Ernest Jennes, son of Jacot Jennes of IS Crescent street, wa: elected business manager. He is . graduate of Columbia Grammar school and will attend Yale Univer' slty. He was business manager oi The Argus, secretary of the Matf club, president of the Debating club and Q member. of the French and Dramatic clubs.
 George Dolan, of 64 Fox street is chairma nof the ring committee He is . graduate of Barnard Gram mar school, member of the foot ball and track teams and of the Trl-Y. He will gcnter North Caro- lina University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
DIED.

FADER--In this city. April 3oth, i095, Henry c. Faber, of Woodtick Road. Funeral Friday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
(Treasurer)
FARM BELT C. OPP.
 TO GATHER SOON
 IN SPRINGFIELD
Will Lay Foundation for Challenge to Present
 New Deal

Editors Note: Farm belt rec publlcans plan to meet soon in Springfield, Ill., once tho home of Abraham Lincoln, to lay the foundation for Q challenge to tho new deal in the 10S6 presi. dental election. In the follow. ing interview Republican Nas tional Committeeman Harrison Spangler reveals plans for that meeting.-United Press Associa. tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
BY LYLE o. WILSON

NSutVSu GresS StWu SorFsTpouuShss
 Washington, May 1.-(UP).-I telephoned Republican National Committeeman Harrison E. Spang- Ter in Cedar Rapids, Ia., to ask:
 "Are you midwest republicans going to attempt to write a party platform at your Springfield, Ill.,, rally next month.
 "No," Spangler replied. "The Springfield conference will take . position on certain issues. But 1t Is not intended that the conference adopt a platform"
 Spangler is chairman of the ar- arrangements committee for the mid west pep meeting.
 Start of Battle "what Is the purpose of your meeting?" "We are going to start some ac- tivities that are going to carry the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Crosby Seniors Choose James Murphy President Today

hill. The truck was towsd in froxf the road after trolley and auto trafs flo had been delayed considerabz0 Patrolman James Sammon was at the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
YAssEs.

CORCOIlAN---A r1onkii's mild inass pf fe9uieni will be eeiebrated ThufSday morning. ct 500 o'clock, nt the Ht Ffaneie xayier's Cbyrch, for the Yepoee Of the soul of tiie tste Mary cOFeetam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

Construction of the first salIora Institute in Palestine is to nH started at once.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08
SUSSEX OPPOSES
TRANSFER FUNDS
FROM HIGHWAYS
rConlinned from Firn Paael

Commerce in Wilmington, formed a
permanent organization and launch
ed drive against proposed diver
sion of the highway funds by the
State Legislature.
The drive began Tuesday morn
ing with a message to Governor
Buck, the State Highway Engineer.
President Pro TEN Maloney of the
Senate and Speaker Lyons of the
House. protesting against delving in
to the highway fund and asking that
no action be taken on any such pro-
posals until the newly-formed or
ganization has been given a hearing.
The new group is to be called the
Delaware Highway Users Confer
ence. Hugh F. Gallagher was elect
ed chairman; H. S. TAFT, vice chair
man and A. Rae duBell, secretary.
The definitely-phrased resolution
lays down the thesis that money
raised through license fees and gas
Oline taxes should be spent only for
construction and maintenance of
highways, and only those highways
that are in general use; that there
is good reason for spending the
money this way because It affords
"the best known" method of reduc-
ing unemployment, and that II the
money is not spent in this way, tax
es on motorists should be reduced.
The action, described as an up
rising of the motoring public"
against proposals to use highway
funds for general purposes, was
taken swiftly on the understanding
the State Legislature might act on
the proposals within the next few
days.
The conference heard an address
by W. PurVis Taylor, of Philadel-
phia, who attacked what he declar-
ed to be the injustice of levying- on
the motoring public simply as a
method Of raising money, rather
tkan for the specific purpose OF. de-
veloping and maintaining highways.
Mr.. Purvis also branded as unjust
the theory that motorists should
maintain all highways, even those
used only by residents Of isolated 'ru- i
raj districts.
The conference will meet regular
ly every Monday night and all per-. 1
sons concerned with the automobile
industry may attend. Each Of a doz-
en- organizations which formed the
conferences will have two Eepresele
tatives as formal members. ~
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08

first used to take my sewing to
the kitchen, and tell the children
little stories and sing their fav0rite
songs, 50 as to encourage them. It
wasn't long before we began to look
forward to our song and story hour.
AS for the dishes, it's amazing how
fast several pairs Of little hands can
wash and wipe and put them away"
Il certainly think that you have
the right idea, Sarah, but how do
you ever get them to work by them
selves?'
Perhaps it wouldn't have worked
ont so we'll, Nellie, IL Helen had not
been a born story teller. 1t was not
long before she wanted to tell my
stories and then little ones of her
own. Soon my old tales took second
place. I will keep my ears open to
learn what sort of tales she tells.
Little Barbara has a vivid imagina-
ton and anything gruesOme stirs
her UP too much for her peace. OF
mind Some evenings are given over
entirely to singing. I'm afraid it's a
bit noisy but the neighbors are not
too near, and Did and l don't mind"
We'll. they certainly sound hap
py," said Mrs. Gray, Il can see
have not used wisdom with my fam
ily. I'm afraid none of them could
Invent stories, but they can certain
" sing. / must try your plan and
see IL ! can make ii work, too. I
am always behind with my sewing"
you'll find they will need little
encouragement at first. know mine
did. But, Nellie, we did not learn
10 carry a job through to the finish
all in one day, did WEI"
''No. we didn't. And / End often
have to drive myself even yet" said
Mrs. Gray. as she rose to go.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08

$4,000; central heating plant,
100000; additions to water supply
and sewerage systems, $4,000; adii-
tional staff buildings, $4,000; spe-
cial renairs to existing buildings.
$4,000.
Delaware Commission for the
Feeble Minded, Stockley, SIZE, 900,
and 10000 manAhours Of labor. This
money would be used for the con-
strnction of two cottages for train
able cases, water systems, and two
cottages for epileptics. The total
amount Of the three projects would
be sSs5,000 and furnish 513, ,133 man
hours of work.
Your committee considered the
proposal for additions to the State
Welfare Home at Smyrna, totaling
100000, but has not included the
same as recommended program be-
cause Of the imminence of the pas
sage Of proposed social security leg
islation by, the Congress of the Uni
ted States in which event It is con
templated a decrease in the demand
for such facilities would follow p
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08
ENCOURAGING THE
CHILDREN 10 READ
Mary starkey


The clatter OF dishes, and chill
dren's voices singing, came family
from the kitchen as Mrs. Fraser fol-
lowed. her visitor through the hall
into the pleasant livlng-room.
do take this easy chair, Nellie.
It's just like old times to have you
running over to see me. Do you
mind If go on with this sewing
while we talk?" ~
"0h, but can't stay!" protested
Mrs. Gray, a newcomer to Hebron,
but an old friend Of Mrs. Fraser's.
Il just stacked the dishes and ran
over with this pattern, before the
children should start their lessons.
II | don't get the dishes done now,
l shall have to leave them until
after the children are In bed.
"Why, l should think Betty and
Lois were big enough TO do the
dishes occasionally II you are busy,
Nellie" 81
"But, Sarah, the children make
such a fuss IL l ask them TO do the
least thing!" Mrs. Gray exclaimed,
Il would sooner do anything myself
How do you ever get yours to work
so cheerfully?" s-'4
ut was not all sunshine when they
began" Mrs. Fraser confessed. I'm
the first place, didn't start early
enough. But decided a few years
ago that with five children to cook
and sew for, clearing the supper
table and washing the dishes could
safely be entrusted to- the older chill
dren, while l sewed. or when / was
very tired. inst read or rested. At
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08
$193,231 Paid In Pensions
To old People Last Year
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about right. based on our experience
since the law became operative"
II announced that the Office stan
of the Commission is the same as
in 1888. Appreciation is extended
various State agencies and institu-
tiOns for their fine cooperation.
Agencies Commended
The report also informed the
Governor: "The Commission desires
to thank you for counsel and ad-
vice given during the past year.
Your interest ana support have
been very helpful and we shall en-
deavOr TO merit a continuation Of
that support and confidence by ad-
n Ristering the trust imposed upon
Use to the best OF ou- ability.
Through the foresightedness of the
state, we are able TO bring mea-
sure of comfort and happiness. TO
many of its citizens
Statistical tables for the same
period, included in the report, show
1888 on the list at the close Of the
year; 1865 new applications receiv-
ed; IL persons withdrawn by appli-
can't or family; seven withdrawn by
the Commission; l44 deceased. who
were receiving pensions; 126 deceas-
ed on other lists. and % rejected.
The financial statement showed
sl9S, ,231 paid out during the year
for pensions; $S5.5s for officers
mileage expenses; $1,S21.S6 for in
yestigators. mileage; $40 for COM
fees, and $5.97O for reg
ular salaries.
Other incidental expenses brought
the, total expended for the year TO
S203, ,6IS.37. This. the report states
should not be taken to indicate the
had exceeded its appro-
priation of 100000. pointing out
the total is based upon the calendar
year. whereas the appropriation
runs from July I to June 80 Of each
year.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08

dinner guests on Sunday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Hughes Of FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. HOdgson were
dinner guests on Friday OF her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. Myers OF near
Dover.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilcutts and
children, Edward. Margaret, Bobby
and Richard, were guests on Sunday
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Nelson Of
Jones Neck.
Mrs. Helen Roe and VIM Balch OF
Camden were quietly married on
Saturday at the home of the bride.
Only those of the immediate families
were present.
Mrs. Roland Sipple of Frederick
visited friends in town on Saturday.
Miss Sara Barnett spent the week
end with her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Charshee in Whining
ton.
Mrs. J. H. Huesman is seriously
Ill at her home Her many friends
wish her a very speedy recovery.
Mrs. George Thompson, age 81
years, passed away on Monday af-
ternoon. The deceased had been in
poor health for several years. hay
ing been almost totally blind for the
past six months. Her death result
ed from a complication Of diseases.
Mrs. Thompson was a devoted
Christian mother. and will be sadly
missed by her family and friends.
The deceased is survived by her
one daughter, MIS-. Henry
Hall, and three sons, Edward, Harry
and Raymond; three grandchildren,
Willard Hail, Edgar, and Arlie
Thompson. Funeral services were
at Barratt's Chapel by
Rev. Clongh Of the Pilgrim Holiness
Church OF Dover Several beautiful
were rendered by the
Holden sisters. The bearers were,
Edward and Harry Tbomp-
son. Albert Kemp, Clyde Lockwood,
Wright and Watson Thomp-
son.
Don't forget the entertainment to
be held on ST. Valentines day, in
the new school auditorium. Pro-
ceeds for the church budget. Come
out and help a worthy cause.
The men Of the community will
attend a special Service planned for
them Sunday morning. A chorus Of
male voices will sing. The pastor
VIII bring an appropriate message.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08

see no way to avoid this under pre-
VailIng conditions.
The report informed the Governor
the Commission has operated dur
ing the year with due regard for
economy IN keeping with the spirit
Of the times and the policy Of your
State administration. The actual op-
Grating costs of the State Pension
Commission for the 70 pension
months has been 5.37 cents which
we believe is lower than that Of any
State doing a similar work, of which
we have record"
The report also states II has been,
and will continue TO be, the policy
of the Commission to take care Of
the greatest number Of persons pos
sible, giving each an amount that
will relieve their distress to a Ger
tain extent rather than furnish real
support. Many, Of these people re-
eeiVing State aid, 1t continues, are
living n homes Of relatives OF
friends and the amount given them
monthly while It may seem small,
often avoids the necessity Of plac-
ing them In institutions where the
cost tOgthe State would be far more
excessive.
=. 98 States Aid Needy
IT is. pointed out that % States
and the territories of Alaska and
Hawaii now have old age pension
laws and that the trend toward
more adequate and liberal pension
laws Is shown by the adoption Of
the age SIS as a minimum in 1S
States and Hawaii. 1T would, there
fore, appear" the report states,
that the age 65 in Delaware is in
keeping with that of most other
While some States permit a
pension in excess of $25
a month, your Commission is in
clihed to the opinion that this
amount IS sufficient in Delaware,
also that the minimum age, 65. is
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08
MANY RECORDS BROKEN
AT MILFORD. HOSPITAL
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forty grown-ups and two babies on
the hospital books.
The other record broken was for
the number of bifths-thiFteen boys
and two girls in the month OF. jan
uaTy-fifteen in alb -.' 'ts
The operations for January were
as follows: Majors, 26; minors, 81
a total of sixty-thTee, or an average
of two a day. They were distributed
under these eIassificatlons: General,
43; genealogical, IL; amputation.
3; nose and throat, Q; Caesarean
section, /.
Following are the patient-day
elassificati0ns for the month: Medl-
cal, 1853; surgical, 559; nose and
throat, 8; obstetricals 1872; births,
1O2-total Of 1865 patient days.
Operations for the week ending
February 2: Major, /; minor, 8. Day
by day the patients for the week
ending February 2, are listed as fol-
lows: Sunday, January %, 80; Mon
day, 81; Tuesday. 80: Wednesday.
80; Thursday, 80; Friday, 80; Satur-
day, 81.
The patients were distributed
among these towns: Harrington, 3;
Milford, II; Georgetown, /; Laurel,
8; Houston, 4; MillsboFo, 2; Attain
tic City, N. j., /; Milton, 1; Fred
erica. 1; Bowers Beach, 2. The other
two patients were babies.
All these statistics show what the
Milford Hospital is doing and how
its doctors and nurses keep. ever
lastingly on the job Of binding up
wounds and restoring the citizens of
lower Delaware to health and the
enjoyment Of life.
The trustees OF the hospital are OF
the opinion that the breaking Of rec
ords. as indicated, and the pres
sure Of patients for hospital beds,
as well as the growing increase Of
patients, show beyond doubt the ur-
gent need for o.. new hospital and
make the best appeal to citizens,
for helm IN building II. M
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-08
MAGNOLIA

Senator Ernest V. Keith was the
speaker at the Adult Education
Class TO be held in the new school
hjuse on Wednesday, Feb. 9Th. His
subject was Administration of Re-
lief in Delaware" Those interested
in public affairs found the evening
full OF educational discussions. SEN
ator Keith answered any questions
that arose during the discussion.
Mrs. C. W. johnson and Miss
Blanch Carter attended a party
given by the members OF the Acorn
Club of SeafOrd on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. SOper enter
tanned. at dinner on Saturday eve
ming, Rev. and Mrs. r. l.. Tawes and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Dill.
Mrs. Huldah Chambers and Mrs.
Irving Ennis attended the Century
Club meeting in Dover on Wednes-
day afternoon. as members of the
Rising Sun Community Club. Mrs.
Ethel Collins, Mrs. Edna Davis and
Mrs. Irene Spurry, also attended the
meeting at the Century Club as
members of the Wyoming Round
Table Club.
Miss Dorothy Minner, a teacher Of
Odessa School. visited Mrs. Bess
DiI's room for observation on Mon-
day.
Rev. Tawes was called to Bowers
ON. Thursday afternoon to conduct
the funeral Of Mrs. Charles Short.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. C. McIlvaine en-
at their home on Friday
evening, the following guests; Prof.
and Mrs. ]. r. McIlvaine. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hubert Dill, Mr, and Mrs. Edw.
Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. B. Mc1lvaine,
MIR. and Mrs, 7. B. Spurry. Mrs. Ed
na Davis, Miss Edna Short. Messrs.
Arlington, jackson and Byron
knight.
Mrs. Reynolds Davidson and
daughter Eleanor, Of Bowers, were
overnight guests on Tuesday Of her
sister and brOther-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Reed.
After having spent three weeks
with relatives in town, Mrs. VIM.
BOlgiano left for her home in Cleve-,
land, Ohio. on Saturday. She will
visit relatives en- route.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Reed and chill
dren, Junior and Rose Ann, were