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Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24
All CLUB RALLY AT
DOVER HUGE SUCCESS
[conlinaed tr0m ~, Paqel


Home Demonstration Agent. Dover,
for inspection.
The prize winners were:
First year-Margaret Kinsey,
Bay View, first; Virginia RagOlia,
Hartly, second.
Second year-Ruth Ann Draper,
first, and Louise Taylor, second,
both of Pennington.
Third year-DOris Price. Camden,
first; Helen Griffith, Pennington,
second.
Fourth year-Sara Clifton, Har-
rington. first; jeanette Dawson, Of
Camden, second.
Fifth year-Virginia Ann Tull,
first; Matilda Taylor, second; both
of Pennington.
The prizes for winners In this
contest were dress lengths.
The fact that five of the ten
awards went to Pennington girls
speaks well for the quality of work.
manshiD Of the girls and of super
vision of their leader, Mrs. Hazel 3.
Taylor.
It was an unexpected privilege
and honor that U. 8. Senator John
C Townsend and Ex-Governor Will
liam Denney were present and con-
graduated the club members on
their achievements.
The speaker OF the day was James
H. Bishop, director OF Religious Ed
ucatiOn in the Wilmington NJ. +.
Conference. He spoke Of the impor-
tance of three OF the four H's-the
Head, the Heart, and the Hand.
Seven clubs had prepared original
stunts or songs for their response to
roll call. The first prize-a scholar
ship to the Junior Short Course
was won by the Pennington Club,
the second Prize OF $500 was won by
the Clayton Club and the Junior
Cardinals Of Houston received hon
orable mention. The judges for this
contest we're George Miller, rural
school supervisor, Miss Anne B.
Moore, Sussex All Club Agent, and
Russell Wilson, Kent County Agri-
cultural Agent.
Helen [. Comstock, All Club
Agent for Kent county, who had
charge Of the program Of the day
several contests that
we're open to club members and az
the close of the program awarded
the All achievement pins that are
given by the Kent County Levy
Court to each club member who
his or her work in a sat
isfactory manner.
The program Of recreation was
ably supervised by Miss Ruth Buck
walter, Y. w. C. A. Secretary for the
District of Delaware, and W. B.k
simpson, Vocational Agricultural
Of Caesar Rodney School
The refreshment stand was in
charge of the Wild Cat 4-H Club
who had sandwiches and Ice cream
,n sale.
in 4-H Club work Is due
he local leaders throughout the
county who give so nnselhshly OF
heir time that rural boys and girls
nay have the advantage OF 4-H
Fourteen Of these lead
,rs were present. They were Francis
Berry, Dover; Sara Clifton, Harring-
on; Mrs. Helen Conrad, Denneys;
Ars. w. o. Dawson, Camden; Mrs.
Helen Deakyne, Smyrna; Miss Ir-
ne Dill, Thomas; Mrs. Pearl Han
on, Houston; Mrs. Carlton King
Mrs. Margaret Mills, Bay
yiew; w. B. Simpson, adviser, Caes-
r Rodney; Mrs. Hazel B. Taylor
Kathryn Vinyard'
IOust0n; Miss Helen Wartord' Gay
on; Mrs. Clara West, Andersons.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24
|GRANDMA'S
/ SCRAP BOOK
contfIbuted bY u. I.

/ No one heard the front door open,
No one saw the golden hair,
As it fiared DER his shoulders
In the crisp October air.
Down the street the baby hastened
Till he reached the Office door,
Use a letter, Mr.. POstman;
Is there any room for more?
Cause dis letters doung TO papa;
Papa lives with God, 'Ou know.
Mama sent me for letter;
Does 'ou fink at / tan gO?"
But the clerk in wonder answered.
Not today, my little man."
Den I'll find anOzzer Office,
Cause / must do If l tan"
Fain the clerk would have detained
him,
But the pleading face was gone,
And the little feet were hastening--
BY the busy crowd swept on.
Suddenly the crowd was parted.
People fed to left and right,
EAo . HNlAA Va AAe4aNA[4 AASA1Na
At a moment dashed In sight.
No one saw the baby figure
No one saw the golden hair.
Till a voice of frightened sweetness
Rang out on the autumn air.
Twas too late-a moment only
Stood the beauteous vision there,
Then the little face lay lifeless,
Covered o'er with golden hair.
ReYeTently they raised my darling,
Brushed away the eurls Of gold,
Saw the stamp upon his forehead,
Growing now so icy cold.
Not a mark the face disfgured,
Showing where a hOof had trod;
But the little life was ended
"Papa's letter" was with God.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24
4-H CLUB NOTES

The Glendale Junior Club met in
the school Monday evening. Due to
several Of the members having
mumps, the attendance was small.
The meeting was called to. order by
the president, Dorothy Isaacs. Final
plans were made for a dOggie and
niarshmallOW roast.
The WOOdenhaWk Club and the
Greenwood Sewing Club repeated
the plays Tuesday evening IN the
Greenwood school auditorium, that
they had previously given in the
county dramatic contest. There was
an appreciatiVe audience Of about a
100 people. Both plays were witty
and full of action, and they were ex-
ceedingly well acted. The proceeds
will help defray the expenses of del
egates to the State Short Course.
Both clubs were exceedingly grate-
full to Miss Gibson, principal Of the
Greenwood School, for permitting
them to use the school auditorium.
The Georgetown Club met at the
home of Doris and Clifton King on
Wednesday evening with very
large attendance. The club has a
membership Of "a. The meeting was
called to order by the president, Ada
Mae Warrington, and the minutes
were read by the secretary, Esther
Hill. The club decided to repeat its
play given in the county dramatic
contest, ana to hold a bingO party,
and a dance, Tuesday evening, June
4, provided the Georgetown Grange
Hall could be secured. The president
appointed committees TO make plans
for the entertainment.
A discussion Of their projects was
held by the club members, and the
meeting was then turned over to
the committee on recreation. COM
posed of Venetia Parker, Myrtle
Reynolds and Mildred Smith.
Lemonade and cakes were served
by the host and hostess.
The Glendale Senior Club gave a
very delightful entertainment last
Thursday evening. II consisted OF
readings, music and dancing by the
Misses Marker and Messrs. Trader,
Short, Rust and others, followed by
bingo. At the conclusion Of the eve
ming, delicious ice cream was serv-
ed.
The very successful entertainment
demonstrated the fact that there is
fine leadership and ability in this
club.
The Woodenhawk Club met at the
home Of Arthur and Elsie Handley
last Friday evening with q mem-
bers present. The meeting was call
ed to order by the president. Louise
Nelson, and the minutes were read
by the secretary, Mrs. Samuel War
rington. The treasurer, Virginia |
reported that a substantial
sum had been raised to send dele
gates to the State Short Course.
The occasion Of the meeting was |
an especially happy one, as two
Of the club had been sig
nally hOnoFed. Lester Cannon had |
been visited in the afternoon by a
representative of the International
Company. who had in
formed him that his prizes for the
best kept farm record book, in the
county, State and section, consisting
Df certificates, valued at more than
$4,000 would be delivered to him
Ruth Rust had been inform
ID that she would be sent to Wash
ngton in June with two club mem
Ders. from Kent and one from New
Castle. TO represent the State at the
National Camp.
Games we're played, and, at the
OF the evening, fruit and
:akes were served by the host and
hostess.
Nice stramharrles are IN market \
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24
INDUSTRIES IN STATE
SHOW LABOR GAIN
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and rubber products an increase Of
So per cent and transportation
equipment an increase Of as per
cent.
Employment during April was 80
per cent less than during April OF
last year and payrolls during April.
this year. SO per cent less than pay
rolls during the same month last
year. Employment during April was
84.3 per cent Of the thfee-yeaf
period, 1923-25. taken as 100 for
comparison purposes and payrolls
62.5 per cent Of the three-year
average.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24
.eeseeesssseseasssesAess
Home Education
aThs Chnds First schooI b ths FanTg'- FrOsbsl

Issued BY Association, West 10th Street.
City articles appearing weekly IN columns
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24
REMODEL FARM nUILDNes
Del Farmers win Be Assisted BY
Z. S. Govt. to Repair and Rebulld

The possibilities Of raising the
standard Of farm homes ID Delaware
through the modernization credit
plan OF the Federal Housing Admin
istratiOn was told farmers 10 all
parts OF the state during the Grange
Rural Better Housing Week. from
May 20 to Is.
A series Of Grange lneetings, open
10 the public as well as other farm
ORGANIZATIONS, was staged IN every
county ia the state. Prominent speak
era addressed the gatheriDgs, ex-
planning n detail the benefits to
farmers OF the modernisatl0n credit
plan especially "a the Improvement
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-24

Nice strawberfles are IN market
now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

fees for private employment agen- cies. with the suggestion that pri- vate agencies provide surety bonds of 5000 and that these bonds be forfeited if the agency violates any provision of the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
|TUOHILL HAS NO
 RECORD LOCALLY
Alleged Waterbury Hold up Man Was Arrested in
 Hartford Last Night

Waterbury's police department today failed to find any local rec ord for Cornelius TonhIlI, 27. said to be a native of this city, who was arrested with three other men by County Detective Edward Hickey at Hartford last night and charged with having taken part in almost a dczen daring armed hold-ups Tn Hartford, New Britain, Bristol and West Hartford.
 Chief Inspector William P. Kee- gan of the detective bureau could not recall any criminal record here for Touhili. and study of the rec- ords verified this. It was reported from Hartford today that TouhlIl mad served a four year term in California for grand larceny. When arrested. Touhill gave an address similar 10 one of the three Hart ford men arrested and said he had been living .ith his friend for some time.
 The crimes charged to TouhilI range back over a period of several months, and are said to include other accomplices besides the three arrested last night. Hartford au- thorities claim that all four men already In custody have made full confessions which have solved II holdups in the Hartford section.
 The four have also been iden- tined by a number of witnesses. They will be brought before super Tor court this week on bench war rants which will he secured by states Attorney Hugh M, Alcorn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

realized on conditional bills of sale involving automobiles.
 In 1893 only S5,547.s6 was taken In fees for recording deeds and the sum of only e2,528 was realized for filing personal property papers.
 During 1884 the office of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan took in S31,- S60.72. From this was deducted s4.255.22 for licenses. Also, the sum of 9s,356.75 was forwarded to the state for hunting and fishing licenses. Under the state law the office receives fees for issuing the dog, hunting and fishing licenses. These fees go to the treasury of the city of Waterbury. All other fees received do also.
 The income, fin detailed form. for 1894 was as follows: Record ing deeds. $13.225.35: filing per- sonal property, $3,422: making cer- tifed copies of deeds, $134.s5: is- suing hunting and fishing licenses. $S,242.35; issuing dog licenses. x4,2b5.22; issuing marriage licenses, S636: making certified copies of births, marriages and deaths, $1S2.40: issuing transit permits, $7s; miscellaneous, $7.80;. releasing school liens, $4.25; recording school tax liens. $62.50.
 The expenditures of the office were: Salaries. $11,337.31: doctors fees, $812.75: advertising, $25: fidelity insurance. $105; dog license tags: $l21.50; and office supplies, $1,631.67.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

BhOWs q BurpIus over estIinated rec .52.
 Net receipts of the office for 1884 were $19.248.75. Expenditures totalled S14,O33.23 exclusive of payments to the state for dog, hunting and fishing licenses.
 During 1884 a teta1 of 313,225.35 was taken in for recording deeds, most of which were HOIC mort gage papers. Personal property pa- pers filed during 1884 brought $3.422 into the office of Town Clerk Egan. This was principally
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
Naugatuck Valley In
 Sweat Shop" Sector
State Labor Commissioner Prepares Legislation to Eliminate Child Labor Abuses-CO Conditions Cited

Legislative affecting abuses have to center largely in the Naugatucls valley is proposed by State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone in a program which will be subhitted to the general assembly by the labor commission, it was announced to- day at Hartford.
 Asserting that sweatshops have moved from the factory into the home, the commissioner cites re- cent statistics compiled by the de- pertinent which reveal whole famI- lies working liar into the night for as low as $1.75 a week." and cases where children as young as five years of age have been working.
 Approximately 5000 persons are engaged in this work, two thirds Of whom have not been affected by the NRA, according to reports of the commission. Tn Naugatuck val ley, if has been estimated, more then 2000 persons are employed in work of this kind at an average wage of $4 weekly.
 Conditions PrObed
 Investigations of local conditions were made by the labor department late last summer, and 1t was found that several Waterbury factories specializing in fabricated metal products employed the home work policy. Officials of the factories, however, declared that claims Of excessive employment of child labor were unfounded. The work. as far as concerns this city, is done for the most part by elderly persons who would otherwise be listed on relief rolls, 1t was said.
 Under the program proposed by the commission, child labor laws will be amended to forbid the "em- ployment of any child under 16 years in any occupation and under IS years fin any hazardous occu- patton. Children under 14 are per- mitted to work in street trades. domestic service and industrialized agriculture"
 Employment Agencies
 Further suggestions of the com mission include the establishment of four additional free employment offices similar to that in operation under the direction of Arthur J. Collins on State street, and higher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
CROSBY DEBATERS
 ACCEPT MEMBERS

New members were admitted at the meeting of the Crosby High School Debating Club today in room 302 under the direction of John Kinney. Plans for future club activities were discussed.
 A special program in Italian was presented by members of the Ital- Ian Club in connection wit htheir regular meeting held today at 1:30 o'clock under the direction of the faculty advisor, Miss Josephine Menotu.
 Members of the Occupations Club visited the French Manufac- turing Company today under tho leadership of the club advisor, Roy Walch. The club has been dlvid- cd into two groups, the second of which will make the same trip to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
CHURCH SOCIETY
 TOFETEPLAYERS
St Margaret '45' Members to Be Banquet Guests
 January "A

St Margaret's forty-five tourna- ment finished the second seriep last night in a great exhibition in the parish halL Tn the final count McVerry and Whelan were knot ted and a five game overtime was necessary to decide the winner which went past the midnight hour before Whelan's team was awarded the honor.
 The winners showed Dick Dee- Icy. Tom Lawlor, and Luke Dowl- ing while the losers depended on Johnny O'Rourke. Ed Shanahan and Captain McVerry. Mike Quin- Ian, coach of Whelan's Specials, declared after the game that in ali his 45 years of loading 45 players he never saw anything the equal of last nights match.
 The piayoff for the first leg of the championship will be held at a later date. Joe Connor's BafA- binos having won the first series will play Whelan's Specials and what match that should be.
 The league banquet will be held Thursday evening, January 24. with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

Peter Nugent of New Haven, former national junior vice conn mander, will be one of the guest speakers. Tn addition to giving ex- pression to his views on adequate defense. Mir Nugent will review the plans made to date for the staging Of the national DAY convention in New Haven next summer.
 State Commander John Clifford of Bristol, State Adjutant Edgar German of Thompsonville, District Commander Edward Nichols of Hamden and Edward Kelly of Meriden, national rehabilitation of- ficer, are also listed as speakers. No group of men in the city, state or nation are better qualified to talk on war or defense than men who today are suffering from wounds sustained in actual con- fict. It will be stated that the DAY Is not in favor of war, but desires to preserve peace, by being pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
Over Two Million
 Given For Relief
Waterburians Set Mark for Generosity in Aiding Un.
 mplOyed-Decrease in Number of Applicants

Total receipts of the Mutual Aid are nearing tine two million mark. according to the tresSurer's report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

submitted at the weekly meeting yesterday. Since the fund vas started four years ago receipln have amounted to e1,999,ese. Re- ceipts of the present week will send the total well over the two million mark.
 During the week $7,920 was re- ceived and $12.212 expended, with a decrease in the balance from S1S,151 to S13,S66. Expenditures consisted of S10,Ss3 for the pay roll, $930 for fuel and @397 for sundries.
 A decrease of those receiving aid from the fund is reported. The number of persons given work is 1903, compared with LIPS q week ago; those given direct relief, Sz. compared with 89 last week and those given lodging at St Johns parish house 75 as compared with 67 in the previous report. A large number have been transferred 10 the EZRA and more will be trans ferred in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

all members and their wives invited Ax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
|NUCENT TO SPEAK HERE TONIGHT
New Haven Man to Address D. A. V. Session at
 SDeedweII Hall

State, district and local officers will participate this evening fin the National Defense program as ar- ranged by the Waterbury chapter, Disabled American Veterans. The meeting. which will serve as q pre- Jude to the big demonstration planned by the local Veterans Council for next Friday evening In Buckingham hall, will be held in Speedwell hall. Delegations from various chapters of the state are expected for the occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
WORMS FUNCTION MINUS
 HEADS

Beloit, Wis. - (UP) Earth worms get along better without heads than with new ones, Dr. Carl Welty, head of the Beloit college zoology department, re- ported after an experiment. The worms learned to go through a routine after hundreds of at- tempts by trial and error. They continued to perform the routine after their heads were cut off. When they grew new heads, they had to learn their tricks all over again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15
Town Clerks s Income
 Aided ByHOLC Work
1884 Report Reveals Surplus Over Estimated Receipts
 and Expenditures of $5,2I5.52

HOLC mortgages. foreclosure &C., ti0ns and increased automobile buying were responsible during 1884 for boosting the income of the office of Town Clerk Dora A.. Egan her annual report filed today with Mayor Frank Hayes discloscd
 For 1883 the office showed de- felt of s4.035.21. The 1884 report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

Heard at the Tables Lawlor. keep your feet on the floor! Mike Qujnlan.
 McVerry died standing up. |. Luke Bowling.
 We were just warmed up. From now on we're going places. McVerry.
 You and who else? . Mike Whelan. Twas me who showed Deeley how to play "45". Pat Troy. Chalk that one up! -. Bill Scully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-15

are nearing tne two million mark. according to the tressurer's report pared for action if the occasion rises.
 Colonel William J. shanahan and Captain Thomas J. White of the Waterbury Veterans Council will be guest speakers of the evening. The colonel will speak, so 1t is ex- pected, on the necessity of prepar- edness. while Captain White will outline the plans perfected for next Friday evenings event when na- tionally known speakers come here.
 A social session will be held in connection with the meeting. Rep resentations from other local vet erans groups are expected to at- tend this evenings session. Con- mander Leon Ham will preside. Incidentally the latter has been made a member of the ways and means committee for the state convention which will be held next June in New Britain.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-03
GUARD AGAINST FLEAs

Fleas will breed in carpets, cracks
In the floor or any other suitable
place where the eggs may drop. It
takes only II days from the time an
egg is laid to produce flea in good
biting condition. The insects are
renowned in scientific circles as the
carrier Of many diseases. The dog
flea sometimes carries eggs Of q
tapeworm, which when swallowed
causes worms In dogs. Occasionally
tapeworms in children are caused
by dog fieas accidentally getting into
the mouths of the children.
To guard against flea infesration
of dwellings animal pets should be
frequently busted with any insect
powder made from dried pyrethrum
flowers. This Is harmless to ami
mails and human beings. If a house
becomes infested the rugs, cracks in
floor and other likely breeding places
should be sprayed thoroughly with
any of the liquid spray insecticides.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1935-10-03
A TRUTHFUL
MAN
g
By R. H. WILKINSON
Q Associated Newspapers
WNU Service.

~ OWN at the village was told
that Old Man Avery was the
only man in the hills who could
providence with the informa-
ton wanted. Avery had lived In the
hill country for nearly so years and
knew everybody; knew everything that
happened too. Moreover, he was
truthful man, not given to unneces-
sary speech or exaggerations.
And so toiled up the slope to
Avery's cabin and found the old man
sitting in the sun before his door. He
was smoking black, pipe, and there
was nothing hostile in the way he
looked at me.
"You're Mr.. Avery?" I asked, and
smiled.
"Yup," he said. "rm Mr.. Avery"
''I'm from the sheriff's Office down
at Benton. I'm looking for the man
who killed Squint Ruggles."
"Thasso?"
looked at him closely. Hill folks
were strange to me, yet was familiar
with stories told Of them, of their
slow-thinlzing ways, and adherence of
haste, their habitual suspicion Of
strangers.
nodded patiently. "At the store
they told me you could give me infor1.
nation. suppose you knew about
Ruggles' killing?"
"Yup," he said, II knew"
"Ruggles," went on to explain, "was
a gangster. He came up here looking
for Burt Drake. Drake had won q pot
of money one day when he was visit
ing down in Benton, and Ruggles want
ed the money. Do you know Drake?"
"Yup, 1 know him."
"Relative of yours2"
"Yup."
"Cousin?"
"NOpe."
"Maybe a brother-in-law?"
"Nope." ~
sighed. This was beginning to be
too much Of a good thing. / couldn't
sit here all day asking questions like
a parrot.
"What was he, them?
Nephew"
"Oh, nephew?" l hesitated. Hill
folks were curious reflected. Stories