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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
Woman On Relief List
 Held Heir To $1O,O0O
Judge D. J. Slavn in Local Probate Court Orders lnl-
 mediate Aid to Rochester Woman

Eliza Fiedler Crowell of Roches- ter, N. Y. will no longer have to depend upon her home city for sup- port it became known during ashear- ing before Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court today. She was established as a legal heir to the estate of the late Anna H. Fiedler, who died in Waterbury on Feb. 18th leaving an estate of nearly $40,000.
 Her share, however. will be only one fourth, under the law, which amounts to near $10,000. She had testified she was on the relief rolls at Rochester, N. Y. Judge Slavin ordered the administrator to draw 8 check for $500 to tide her over un- til the final distribution of the es- tate on Nov 29th.
 Died Intestate.
 Anna H. F'iedler died without leaving a will. Search was started
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

the Central Y last night by Daniel Reardon. The "Hi-Y" club is the only one of It's kind in existance at the Brooklyn branch.
 William ZOrskls
 Word of the death of William Zorskis of Manchester has been re- ceived in this city. MT. zorskis was Q member of the St. Joseph's so- ciety of this city and had lived in the Brooklyn section for g years. He was employed at the Oxford Soap Company in Manchester, and died yesterday at the Manchester Memorial hospital. Mrs. Pauline Kaliss 8 sister is the only local sur- vivor. Besides several sisters and brothers he is also survived by his wife, five daughters and one son.
 The funeral, will take place on Saturday morning from the late home at 8:30 o'clock to St. Bridget's church in Manchester. Burial will be in St. Bridgets cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

tuberculin, under the upper layer of the skin on the forearm. If red spot appears there by the following day 1t indicates that tu- bercle baccilli, the germs that cause tuberculosis, have obtained a foot hold in the body.
 This does not mean that disease exists, but an x-ray picture should be taken to discover whether any harm has been done to the lungs and to what extent. If active dis ease is present the child should be placed in 8 sanatorium immediate ly. Tuberculin tests among school children to help discover the dis ease in its early and curable stage are one of the most important pro- jects conducted by tuberculosis as- sociations throughout the country. Such work is paid for by Christmas seal funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
HICCISTON NAMED
 BY WILSON A. (.
Popular Athlete Chosen Chairman of Annual
 Minstrel Committee

Michael Higgiston, well known To-
 cal athlete, was named chairman of
 the second annual minstrel and dance to be given by the Wilson A. c. at St. Joseph's hall on Friday eve- ming, November 9th. MT. Higgiston and his committee have made ar arrangements for the presentation of an entertainment which they say
 will be superior to the successful per- formance of last season which was so
 largely attended.
 Many of the local favorites will be among those seen and heard. The Misses Marion and Anna Mae Dowl- ing of Naugatuck are to be listed among the featured stars. Ruth Pooler, popular tap dancer and sev- eral others equally as prominent will complete the well balanced bill. The endmen of the evening will be George Barnes and Solly Friedman and several surprises may be ex- pected.
 The cast to be directed by Joseph Lezotte will number more than 40 persons and is scheduled to hold its next rehearsal at the club rooms on Friday night. The proceeds of the venture are to be used to defray the expenses of maintaining the estab-
 lished headquarters in the lower Town Plot section which have be- come known to parents of the mem- bers as pleasing environment. Besides MT. Higgiston, the commit tee consists of Albert Moraska, John Barnes, William Lusas, Frank Di- Biase, Joseph Keyser and John Morkus.
 s.Hi-Y Club Sends Delegate The lily" Orioles club of the Brooklyn Y. M. 0. A. was repre-
 sented at the council meeting of that city wide organization held at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

for her heirs. Myron J. Waldorf of New Brunswick was named admin istrator because he was established as the son of Lorraine Fiedler Wal dorf, sister of Anna H. Fiedler. Myron said Anna H. Fiedler had two brothers and sister, Mrs. Wal dorf, his mother. One of the broth- CTS, Charles Fiedler, is the father of Eliza Fiedler Crowell. The other brother, Gussie, died when 8 child. Charles had two daughters, Mrs. Crowell and her sister, Lorraine Fiedler. Mrs. Crowell testified she has not seen her sister, Lorraine, in % years. Their father died 10 years ago.
 Nephew Legatee.
 Judge Slavin declared Lorraine Fiedler legally dead and allows Myron one-half the estate. The remaining one quarter of the estate is ordered held in trust for five years in the event Lorraine should unexpectedly turn up and establish herself as a legal heir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

sWaterbury ended its preparations today for Q gala observance of Hal- lowe'en, the night in which sprites, goblins and ghosts hold sway and Rt least one night of the year in which the more or less staid Brass City throws of its dignity and revels in the carnival spirit. Halloween comes ofacially tomorrow night, but many clubs and societies, as well as private groups, will hold of their celebrations until Friday night, thereby giving the city a two-day observance of Halloween.
 Police today reiterated their warn- ings that no law-breaking would, be tolerated, and made plans to have extra bluecoats on duty in every sec- ton of the city. Good-natured fun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
Vets Plan Installation

At the monthly business meeting of Casper s. Davis, Jr., Post, No. 136, American Legion, which took place last night at Fraternity hall on Boyden street plans were com pleted for the joint installation of officers of the post and auxiliary unit which will take place at sium hosumetaoinshrdlucmfwyp Sprague grammar school gymna- sium on Saturday evening of next week, November 9th. At that time E. Lester Platt will be installed as the new commander, together with the recently elected group of new officers and Mrs. Hazel Northror and the present officers of the aux. Hilary will be installed for their sec. ond term. Morgan B. Ravens O New London, department comman' der of Connecticut, will install tn, post officers and Mrs. BaSsett 0 West Haven will perform sirnila, duties for the auxiliary.
 The general public is cordially in. vited to attend the exercises. There will be program of entertainment dancing and refreshments.
 All veterans of Waterville, re. gardless of membership in the post are especially urged to be the guests of the post on that night, and to meet with the organization on the following day to participate in the annual Armistice day parade.
 Many members of the post are planning to attend the installation exercises of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Speedwell hall in Water bury on Saturday evening of this week.
 An invitation was received to en- ter into pinochle tournament with the Terryville post.
 Daughter Born
 MT. and Mrs. James Coffey of Thomaston avenue have announced the birth of 8 daughter.
 Club Entertained
 The members of the Cornell Con- tract club of Waterville were the guests of Mrs. John Moriarty at the Cornell Bridge club of Waterbury yesterday afternoon. The next tour nament of the Waterville club will start on next Tuesday at Foresters' hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
RED CROSS ISSUES
 TEST EXPLANATION
Painless Diagnosis of In- valuable Importance in
 Determining

An explanation of the tuberculin test used in the diagnosis of the disease is given by the Waterbury Anti-Tuberculosis league, which is now preparing to launch its annual seal sale. -t~-
 Simple, harmless, and painless though it is, the tuberculin test is 8 reliable means of discovering whether germs are in the body. The girl above is receiving the test. It consists simply of the infection of a drop of harmless liquid called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

sponsored Friday evening in the Sprague school gym in Watervilie by the Community Council.
 B. & P. Women
 The Business and Professional Womens club will enjoy Q Hal- lowe'en supper meeting in conjunc- ton with the Colonial Danes and Spanish Senoritas tonight. Ann Moran will be in charge.
 Overlook Club
 Friday evening in Columbia school gym the Overlook Cottage Park club will hold their annual Hal- lowe'en party. The committee in charge includes Joseph Brenneis. Mrs. William Guilfoile and Mrs. Ruth Dowd, assisted by . large lIb-committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

Mrs. E. c. Moynihan, East Farms: William Kelly, Washington Hill: Gene Rogers, Overlook: Clifford Northrop, Fairmount; Roy Ferris. Bunker Hill, and Luther Tooker of the Platts Mills clubs. The parade will start at 6:30 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded for the following costumes: Funniest girl costume, funniest boy costume, most orig inal, most patriotic costume, most modern costume and most ancient costumes.
 The dance committee consists of Chairman Raymond E. French, Mrs. Burton Walker, Mrs. Alfred Boucher, Mrs. Albert Blanchard, Mary Mazzarella, Candita Mazzar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

ella and Mary Gaffney an Mrs. Joseph Pilkington.
 The reception committee is made up of the following members: Mrs. Peter German, Mrs. Harry Platt, Miss Mary Gaffney, William Muss, Walter Wilmot and Clifford Waugh. Washington Park There will be an important meet ing of the committee in charge of the annual Halloween dance to be given Friday evening ythe Wash- ington Park Community club, to- night at 8 o'clock. Plans for the decorating of the hall will be made and all necessary arrangements completed.
 There is much interest on the hill over the affair and with the announcement that a prize would be offered for the best group ap- bearing several groups have al- ready been formed. Prizes will also be awarded for the best dressed cos- tune and the funniest. Driscoll's orchestra will play for the dancing which will also include few square sets. Ted Donahue, chairman of the committee will preside at to- nights meeting.
 St. Margaretk
 The spirit of the season will pre- vail at St. Margaret's hall on Thurs day night at which time the Holy Name society will sponsor an old time barn dance. Bingham gowns, oyeralls and old clothes are listed among the many costumes expected to be seen. The refreshments will consist of sweet cider, crullers and pumpkin pie. The event it is be- lieved will attract persons who love good time from all sections of the city.
 Richard Baldwin, popular trafiic patrolman heads the committee on arrangements and is being assisted by Michael Barrett, Jeff Cotter, Bernard Scanlon and Michael Ryan. A Hill Billy orchestra from Reyn- old's Bridge has been engaged to provide music. ' B.P.O.E. Party
 Waterbury lodge of Elks is pre- senting It's annual Halloween dance and entertainment in the social session hall tomorrow evening. The members who attend will be served full course chicken dinner and favors will be distributed among the dancers. Joe DiPietro and his orchestra. will play for dancing. The committee is permitting option al dress.
 Pratt Alumni
 Pratt Alumni of Connecticut will invite several members of the Pratt faculty to their annual dinner dance Friday evening at White House Tower in Cheshire. The New Ha- ven branch of the Alumni is in charge of arrangements while the local chairman is Ted Hallock of Waterville.
 WOIc0tt
 The WolCott firemen are plan- ming a big Halloween party Friday evening ct Waverly Inn in Cheshire.
 Council
 A charity bazaar and amateur night program with Uncle Harry as master of ceremonies WiiI be N7 &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

Negotiations were completed to- day for the purchase of permanent headquarters by the Church of God In Christ, one of Waterbury's col- ored congregations. Papers closing the purchase of property on Abbott avenue were filed this morning in the office of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan. They were prepared by Attor- ney Ralph Coppeto and signed by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

Glasgow, Scotland, is warning on flake invalids" in free hospitals for the poor. it being asserted that at least half the inmates are healthy individuals enjoying 8 rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
Benefit Friday Night

The proceeds from the amateur night entertainment and bazaar to be held at Sprague gymnasium on Friday evening are to be used by the Waterville Community council for its program of Christmas cheer relief to needy local families. An excellent bill of entertainment has been arranged and 1t is hoped that there will be 8 good attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Oct. 30-(UP)- Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts - Cloudy, probably occasional rain tonight and Thurs day. Slightly colder in extreme northwest portion and slightly warmer on north coast tonight.
 Rhode Isiand--Probably occasion- al rain tonight and Thursday. Not much change in temperature. {. Ccnnscticut-. Probably Sscasi0ensl S,G..sien 3 Not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
VY0Ic0tt

The Wolcctt firemen are plan- ming Q big Halloween party Friday evening ct Waverly Inn in Cheshire.
 Council
 A charity bazaaF and amateur night program with Uncle Harry as master of ceremonies VIII be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
School Superintendent
Appointed
Barclay Reynolds Selected For
Post By School Commits
sioners OF County

The School Board of Cecil County
in special session on Tuesday, ap-
pointed Barclay Reynolds, of Rising
Sun, to the position of County
superintendent of Schools. At a
regular meeting of the Board Two
weeks ago Edwin S. Dorcus, County
Treasurer, was appointed to the post,
but declined to serve.
Mr.. Reynolds comes to the superin-
tendency of our county schools with
the highes. of educational qualifica-
lions. He is a graduate of Bucknell
College, and has been identified
with school work for the past thirty
five years. For a number of years
he was Assistant Head Master at st.
Luke's School, near Philadelphia.
The four year term of flee of the new
appointee will begin August 1st of
this year, when he will succeed
Howard T. Ruhl, present incumbent.
Mr.. Reynolds is native of Rising
Sun, son of the late Barclay Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
RICH ANNIVERSARY OBJ
SERVED

The 243rd anniversary of the
founding of North Sassafras Parish
was observed with commemorative
services in old st. Stephens P. E..
church, Earleville, Cecil county, on
Sunday, May 26. The Rt. Rev.
George w. Davenport Bishop of the
Diocese of Easton, conducted the
service.
From the time of 1892, when to-
bacco paid for the building, the sal
airy of the minister and the land now
known as the "Glebe' farm, to the
present time st. Stephens has had a
noble and useful life in the commun-
ity. The active work of the Parish
is now centered at the chapel in
Cecilton, but each year beginning
with the Memorial Service, services
are held at the old church during the
summer months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
M. E. Ministers Meet
At Calvert
District Association Listens
To Address By Pennsylva-
mia Parole Official

A joint outing of the Wilmington
District Methodist Episcopal Minis
ters' Association and the Ministers
Wives Association at Calvert on
Monday was featured by addresses by
DR.. G. H. Holcombe, of Oxford, Pa,
a member of the Pennsylvania State
Parole Board, and the Rev. Walter
e. Gunby, D. D., of Wilmington,
superintendent of the district; and
the election of officers by the wo-
mems organization. Attending were
35 ministers and their wives.
DR.. Holcombe told of his expert
ences in work among criminals, es-
pecially at the Eastern Penitentiary
in Philadelphia. The speaker de-
clared that his experience and OBJ
fservations convinced him that most
crime is the result of lack of early
religious training; lack of adequate
education and lack of early appreci-
alton of proper economic values.
Mrs. w. E. Gunby, of Wilmington,
wife of the district superintendent,
was elected president of the Minis
tiers Wives Association; Mrs. M. E.
Wheatley, vice-president; Mrs. L. F.
Wimbrow, secretary, and Mrs. w. H.
Revelle, treasurer.
Previously the ministers held their
meeting, where DR.. Gunby spoke.
The Rev. William j. Mckee, pastor
of Epworth M. E. Church, Whining
ton, led the devotions. An invitation
was extended by the Rev. A. B. Frye,
pastor of the Rising Sun M. E.
Church, to hold the September meet
ing of the association there, and an
other from the Rev. J. E. Eldridge,
of the M. E. Church at Wilmington,
for the October meeting.
Members of the host church served
dinner The Rev. Charles e. Davis,
pastor of Asbury M. E. Church,
Wilmington, president of the associ-
|ation, presided.
The June meeting will be in the
form of picnic at st. Johns M. E.
Church grounds, near Lewisville, Pa.
The Rev. j. w. Prettyman is pastor.
Officers will be elected at that time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE
CANAL

Conversion of the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal from 12-foot deep
barge canal to a 27-feet deep ship
canal, large enough to accommodate
ocean liners, is provided in the allot-
ment of $5,1O7,O0O for the first
years work, out of the $4,S00,00O,-
900 Federal fund for work relief
provided by Congress. The project
will furnish employment to 1000
men for at least Is months.
OF the total of $5,2S7,500 for the
river and harbor projects, $5,107,-
600 will be for starting the $12,-
100000 project of converting the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal into
ship canal, 81 feet deep and $50
feet wide, project sought for over
decade by shipping interests of Bal
timore, Philadelphia and Whining
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
Briefly Noted Hap
penings

Willard Whiteman, 81, of Elk
Mills, has enlisted in the U. S. Army,
for service with Field Artillery,
in Hawaii.
Raymond Perkins, colored, OF
Chesapeake City, is in Elkton jail
for beating his wife. She was SO
painfully hurt as to require hospital
treatment.
The store of j. w. McSparran, at
Hensel, Lancaster county, Pa, was
broken into early one morning last
week by robbers who obtained $101
from the safe and cash register.
Carl H. Epstein, of Oxford, Pa,
was given a hearing before Magis-
trate Geo. l.. Ewing on Monday,
charged with failure to observe stop
sign. A fine of $500 and costs was
imposed.
The residence property on East
Main street, in the town of Elkton,
formerly the home of the late Miss
Martha Finley, the noted authoress,
has been purchased by Harry w.
Pippin, who will convert it into a
funeral home.
John Sommerfield and Robert
Brooks, both colored, members OF
the Transient Camp at Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, were drowned last
Saturday between Spesutia Island
and the Aberdeen Proving Grounds
when a small boat capsized.
Mrs. Henry c. Hager, of Chesa-
peake City, suffered serious injury by
fall down the cellar steps at her
home, and is patient at Union Hos
pital, Elkton. Her left arm was
broken at the elbow and at the wrist
and a bone in the right wrist was also
fractured.
The First Quarterly Conference of
the Official Board of James M. E.
Church was held on Friday evening,
with Rev. w. E. Gunby, District
Superintendent, presiding. Reports
of officers of the various departments
and organizations of the church were
given and other business transacted.
1t was voted to hold only two con-
ferences a year instead of four, ex-
cept when an emergency arises to
necessitate the holding of additional
conferences.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY
SOCIETY

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society met with Mrs. Ralph Wilson
on Wednesday. May Is, Mrs. Wilson
and Mrs. Halsey, hostesses. Opened
by singing ''Take My Life and Let It
Be-" Mrs. w. B. Cooney, president,
presided. Devotional, Mrs. Umberg-
er; singing, Faith of Our Fathers"
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved. The treasurer and cor
responding secretary, Mrs. E. L.
Haines, gave her report, which was
accepted. Program leader, Mrs.
Gertrude M. Pogue, who was assisted
by Mrs. Frye. Prayer by Mrs.
Fletcher; singing, Jesus Shall Reign
Where'er the Sun" Closed by sing
ing May the Grace of Christ Our
Saviour" After social hour and
delicious "eats", we adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Biles in June.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
HENRY HI. MITCHELL ELECTED
MAYOR OF ELKTON

The eight-year reign of Taylor w.
McKenney as Mayor of Elkton came
to an end Monday when he was beat
en- for reelection in the annual cleo
ton by Henry H. Mitchell. The new
mayor polled vote of 676 against
482 for the incumbent. Mr.. Mitchell
is manager of the Abbott Dairy in
Elkton.
The vote was exceptionally high,
1859 out of 1913 registered voters
going to the polls.
A. Victor Davis with vote of 1855
and George w. McCool with 6S7 were
elected members of the town council.
The incumbent, Alfred B. Mcvey,
polled only 615 votes and was I'M
seated.
The referendum on whether a
member of the town council shall
hold a position as superintendent of
the water works or accept town con-
tracts was decided in the negative by
a vote of 502 20 404.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
PENNSYLVANIA FINISHES CAT
TIE TESTING DRIVE

The State Department of Agricul-
ture Wednesday ended an eleven
year campaign, sometimes against
armed opposition from farmers, to
test all Pennsylvania castle for
tuberculosis.
With representatives of the State
and Federal Agricultural Depart
ments present, veterinarians injected
the testing serum that afternoon into
the last herd, that of Christian S..
King, an Amish farmer, of Earl
Township, twelve miles east of Lam
caster.
Pennsylvania is accredited on the
Federal Governments list of States
that have tuberculosis-tested cattle
and all cattle must be similarly ap-
proved before being shipped into the
State
In the State drive, all infected cat
tie were destroyed.
The first tuberculosis tests in the
Nation were made in Pennsylvania in
1892, State officials said, but it was
not until 1924 that veterinarians be-
gan the task of officially rating every
herd in the State.-Quarryville (Pa.)
Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
Union Hospital Auxil-
iaries Meet
Much Work Accomplished BY
Units--Report Of Hospital
Superintendent

AT the recent annual meeting OF
the Cecil County Auxiliaries OF
Union Hospital, Elkton, all districts
were represented except the First
and Eighth. Repots given by the
various District units showed much
had been accomplished in the way
of providing supplies of various sorts
for the Hospital.
The officers chosen were: Presl-
dent. Mrs. Reginald Constable; secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. R. D.
Brown.
Miss Elizabeth Stuart. Superln-
tendent of the Hospital, read her an
nual report, which showed that there
were 926 admissions in the institu-
ton during the year ending April
both. OF that number sol were
free; 1872 part pay, and 303 full pay.
The discharges numbered 932. Free,
sos; part pay, 1875; full pay 3O2.
Operations 371 of which 159 were
major and 218 minor. There were
14S births and SO deaths. Patients
in accident rooms 394.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-05-31
WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

The commencement week program
at West Nottingham Academy opens
on Friday, May 81, at 1000 a. M,
with the tennis tournament, followed
at 200 D. M, by the golf tourna-
ment, and at 1880 p. M, the ora
torical and public speaking contest
will be held.
Saturday, June /, 1900 o'clock
noon. Alumni luncheon and annual
business meeting; $3.50 p. M, base
ball game, Academy VS.. Alumni;
$50, garden party at Gayley; 500,
commencement dance.
Sunday, June 2, 1900 a. M, Bac-
calaureate service, sermon by Rev.
A. H. Hibshman, Ph.D.; $3.50 p. M,
recital, vocal and Instrumental; 700,
Vesper service, Rev. Thomas A. Will
liams, pastor Wicomico Presbyterian
church, Salisbury, Md.
Monday, June 8, 1000 a. M,
meeting of Board of Trustees; 1900,
graduation exercises, address by DR..
Leon C. Prince, Professor of History,
Dickinson College, State Senator for
Pennsylvania.
Eastern standard time.