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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
SOCIAL WORKERS
 ADOPT PLATFORM
Endorsement Calling for Change in Relief Set.
 up Approved

Full indorsement Of Q platform adopted some time ago and calling for several changes in the relief Set- up was agreed upon by the members of the Connecticut chapter of the American Society of Social Workers who convened at the Elton slagt night.
 Miss Florence Whipple of the Wis., iting Nurse association, Miss Mar- garet Bull of Corner house and Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick of Diocesan Bu- rcau were members of the commit- tee in charge of arrangements. Re- ports were read by Byron Hacker of New Haven, Mary Turner of Hartford and A. O. Windrath of New Haven.
 Provisions of the national plat- form indorscd were First, the grant in aid principle of appropriation of federal funds, extending first to the states and then to tho localities: second, the reinAtitution of direct relief aS Q factor in tho federal state scheme; third, the provision of a federal board of allocations. equipped with a basic fund, aS well as an equalization fund for cor- recting disparitics in local programs crcatcr by differences in state re- sources; fourth, under separate fed- cral auspices a system Of public em- ployment entirely divorced from the relief administration and relief con- alterations: and fifth, the improve ment and continuance of tho fcd- eral employment service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14

He feels that after his careful survey that the First Methodist church has Q real future in Waterbury and that he finds q real enthusiastic spirit among his parishioncrs for n forward looking program. The fol- lowing stewards were reelected: Idris Alderson, Y. R. Afford. Fer- dinand Bachmann, George w. Bell cher, George w. Butler. Herbert w. Coc, George M. Copdit, Miss Jennie M. Cowar, George 1T. Crane. Fred R. Daniels, A. W. Davis. Carl A. Din- wodoic. 10. J. Egglcton, 0. T. Gray, Frank M. Hickcox, Howard s. Hick- COX, E. IT. Jones. William QricrBon, Robert Jenkins, W. J. Latimer, J. E. Nelly. Mrs. c. IT. W. Newton. Em- manuel W. NeilBcn, II. B. Riggs, AL bert J. Smith, Arthur l.. WilliamS. c. Y. DWintermutc. John Porzcn- helm.
 The following trustees continue in ofiice: W. II. Bowers. B. L. Coc, John A. Cos, Edwin II. Jones, Joseph Y. Nelly, Clark IT. W. Newton. Har- vcy E. Riggs, Willis T. Tate, Her. bert Coc.
 Reports frQm the various organi- zatlong of the church were read and revealed that each group wGB carry ing on in a splendid fashion and doing m effective piece of work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14

Waterbury and Naugatuck have . candidate for first hon0rS, now that Connecticut and the rest of the country are looking up the records on those who have driven longest without having an Rc- cidefIt. The candidate is Attorney John Y. McDonough, who has driven regularly for 20 years with out ever having . Etishaps, and in thAt time has driven some hun- dreds of thousands of miles. ..
 A national magazine recently made much of the fact that Capt. Richard ChaFron, Salvation Army officer at New Rochelle, V. Y, had driven 14 years without an accident. Then The Democrat found that Major Alfred Vincent, local Salvation Army command. ant, has gone without an accident fer 1b years, driving some 2b2,OO0 miles in that time.
 Bnt ex-Judgc McDOnouEh's rec- ord shows that he has driven nl- most twice as long without an ace cident as the two previous com tenders for first hOn0rs.
 Attorney McD0nough believes in driving carefully at all times, and no makes . point of looking out for what the other driver k going to do. Iiis rules seem worth following, for he's been driving cars of nli types and makes since 1908 and hasn't scratched even . fender on one of them yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
FELLOW BENDINC' DAYS SEEM OVER
Drinking at Bar Is Now Taboo in GriIIs and Res-
 taurants Here

Unless Watcrburians make beer their sole beverage and unless they drink it in . tavern, the good old days" of elbow-bending with a foot on the bar are gone forever. tor un- til the state general assembly final- ly passes liquor laws that are satiS- factory to alb
 For, as far as close to 100 per cent of local restaurants and grills are concerned, drinking at the bar is now taboo. It has been, under the law, since last year, but no one seemed to bother very much with the law, and the signs that read No drinks served at the bar" were mainly ornaments. With the visits of state inspectors becoming more and more frequent, however, most restaurants are insisting that patrons sit down. The "Mt down" regulation applies only to restau- rants, hotels and other places where hard liquor is served; tavern patrons can still keep one foot on the bar-raii and the traditional el- bow on the bar proper.
 Patrons don't like the enforce ment of the ruling very much, but they haven't much choice. Some places are going beyond suggestion by putting tables flush with the bar In that case the only way the patron can get against the bnr Is through circus acfobatICg. which most places don't countenhnce.
 Even occasional drinkers think the rule is silly. but permit holders say they have to force it If they want to keep their licenses. Some hard ened old-timers are getting around 1t though by putting q foot on their chair and leaning against the table. But even that, tut-tut, iS tcch- nicaliy against the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
LUCKY FRIDAY"

A monkey born at Hamilton Park zoo yesterday afternoon. Friday the 18th. was named Lucky Friday" by William Coss, head earetaker of the park. Park employees were un- able Co determine the sex of the newly born monk benallAe iis mother would not tolerate the Idea of any person getting near it. The name "Islcky Friday. however. can ba ape piled Co q member of either sex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
BIBLICAL DRAMA

A Biblical drama, "The First Commandment, with a cast of i60 local persons, will be presented iii1s der the auspices of the Y. M. Q. 4. at the Womcns club, March 20 and 20. Miss Lillian Travers, who has put on the play 88 times. will Do die rector and Mrs. Hermine Woolf, cos- tuner. A local committee to PC made up of representatives of Jew. ish, Catholic and Protestant churches is being formed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
CONCERT SITE OF WPA MEN CHANGED
Band to Play in Front of City Hall Tomorrow In-
 stead of East End Park

The regular Sunday afternoon concert of the WPA band. usually presented at Hamilton park pavilion. will Dc held Sunday on the plaza In front Of the city hall. The WPA musicians. under the direction of Coamo Vcndctti. will offer selections for people sitting in the grand stands and reviewing stands.
 There has been no set program arranged. but the leader has an- nounoed several Irish airs to be of- fcred for the benent of all those who turn out for the Irish- -Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
PAUTIENIS LEFT
 $lO,4l5 IN CASH
Factory Workers Inven- tory Filed Today-Will
 Being Contested

William Pauticnis, local factory worker whose will is being contested in probate court, left an estate of $l0, 0,4Ib.BB, oil in cash. according to an inventory of the assets tiled to- day with Judge Dennis J. SlavIn.
 The inventory shows that the en- tire estate iB in the form of . Bav- ings account at the Waterbury snv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14

can parade. The band will be made up of 37 musicians and by virtue of their program Sunday it tx hoped the usual tedious wait for the par are to pass the reviewing stand will appear shorter. The band will aB- semble shortly after o'clock and will play before and after the par ade passes the city hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
Big Crowd To March
 In Parade Tomorrow
Washington Hill Community Club Wants Large Dele
 gatiOn-NOvena Services Tomorrow Postponed
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

Any resident of Washington Hill who desires to march in the parade tomorrow K requested to meet at the firehousc nt the corner of Luke and Baldwin streets before 1 o'clock and march with the Community club delegation.
 The Hill will have q large repre- sentatlon in the parade. The dele- gation from the Community club will march from the firehouSe promptly at 1 o'clock to join the unit from the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society which will be led by the st. Francis Xavier drum corps rcsplcndent in new sailor uni- forms of blue and white. The line will then proceed down Baldwin street to be joined at Sylvan avenue by the Washington Hill 4. c. who plan to have a float suitable to the occasion. The Tribune A. c. will join in further down the line.
 Ray Grady will be marshal in charge of the unit, assisted by Mar tin Tchan and Edward Curley of the Holy Name society, Fred Kelly and Joseph Shea of the Washing ton Hill A. c. and Tom Evans of the Community club.
 No Novena Services Sunday
 All who wish to have the miSsion- CTS hear their confessions must do 50 tonight as there will be no con- fessionS heard after tonight. Con- fcssionB will be heard as usual this afternoon at 3:30 and tonight after services.
 Due to the parade there will be no novena services tomorrow after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14

ings Bank. There are no otl'cr as- sets listed.
 PauticniB, in his will, left his en- tire estate to Alderman William Kolbcck, with whom he made his home. He also named Kolbeck cx- ecutor of the will.
 Relatives of the teStator contest cd the will at Q hearing before Judge Slavin. In the absence of several witnesses, Judge Slavin continued the hearing until April ib.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
THIEVES pREFER CIDER

Fremont. Q. --. tUp.l -- Thieves wh0 entered . warehouse here ap- lDmfently weren't looking for money, They hlola . quantity 0f elder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
Specials For Today In Misses Shop" Second Floor.
spsTADLIsHTD sssS

Three fine tweed coats, wool lined, roccoon coIlors--o buy for next winter - $2o.75 = formerly $45.
 PIoin collar, mon tailored, wool lined coots $lo.75 = formerly $30.
 Two tweed coots and skirts one l4-one Is, blue and green, $l3.75-from $25. Six all wool sweaters $l.O0- lfprice.
 Flannel riding jackets $3.95- formerly $7.5o.
 Sunset hues and rainbow tints in all wool sweoters-$l .95-wofth $2.5O.
 Misses riding shirts in white broodeloth, o5 cents = formerly S2.OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
KNOWLEDGE QUEST TRYING

London. Ont. CUpD Ernest Am- gwerd. Icrench-Bwiss farmer, now walks eight miles every night in quest of knowledge. Amgwcrd hikes to London 10 attend night school to learn the English language.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14

The Waterbury Chapter, lS,
 Ordre of Ahepa, will hold din- Thursday evening, March 20, at ner dance at the Hotel Elton, which time Mayor Frank Hayes will be initiated into the order. The committee in charge of the event includes LOulS ChrOnIs, Peter N. Laskas, Peter StarrOs, George Pist0Ias, James COukis, John YamDaniA, Peter COukis, Peter SavacOs, John VlecldeH, Harry MIhalakos, and Charles Cheney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14

prominent business men and city officials. A Henry Weisman will act ag toastmaatcr.
Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
KENT AND SUSSEX BASKET
BALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS
MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 9
In LOICer DeIalCare; Au Games win Be PIaved IN
Milford Community Building; individual AuCards.

The Milford Community Basket.
bali League has been asked to spon-
sor a Kent and Sussex County Bas-
ketball Tournament. The idea has
met with the approval Of the League
officers who believe that a tourna-
ment TO determine the lower Della
ware championship viii be an in
teresting climax to the present bas-
ketbali season.
Invitations have been extended to
the following teams n Kent and
Sussex counties 10 participate in
the tournament:
Battery F. Milford; Bridgeville,
Burton Garage, Milford; DeImar,
Dover, FELTON,. Frederick, George
town, Georgetown CCC. Harrington,
Laurel, L. D. Caulk, Milford; Leip-
sic, L.ewes. Magnolia CCC, Milton,
Pierce Hardware Co., Milford; Red
den CCC, Seaford, SelbyYille, Smyr-
ma. Wyoming, Wyoming CCC.
The following regulations have
been made to govern the touFna-
nent:
Each team may submit a list Of
not more than 10 players for play
turing the tournament. Lists can
not be revised after being submit
Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
P.-T.A. GROUPS SHOWING
SATISFACTORY GROWTH
Executive Committee Has Appointed
Nominating Officers For Year

Mrs. Robert P. Robinson, State
president Of the Delaware Parent
Teacher Association, and the execu-
tive committee have appointed the
following to nominate officers to
serve for a period of two years:
Howard 7. Ennis, Stockley, chair
man; Richard COOch, Newark; Mrs.
J. H. Micthell, Stanton; Mrs. w. R.
Keys, Clayton, and Mrs. Howard E.
Russell, Laurel. This committee will
report to the convention to be held
at Smyrna on April 4.
Reports being prepared for Mrs.
GlenwOod Harrington of Lewes,
membership chairman Of the Della
ware Parent-Teacher Association,
indicate increased memberships in
number Of associations. The twelve
largest reported to date, with the
name of their membership chairmen
follow: Laurel. Mrs. Newell Henry,
4S3; Lewes, Mrs. GlenwOod Har-
rington, 464; Richardson Park, Mrs.
S. Paul Vickers, $50; Oak Grove,
Mrs. John X. Clancy, 271; Mt. Pleas
ant, Mrs. Gerrish Gassaway, (incom-
plete report) 236; Newark, Lee Lew
is Cincomplete report) 226; Della
ware City, Mrs. William Murphy,
217; Commodore MaeDonough, Mrs.
Everett. 200; New Castle,
Mrs. Frank Harrington, ITS; Mar
shallton, Irwin Pierson, 141; New
pirt, d. J. Richey, 116.
Dover. the home district Of S.
fTnrH 10 PaQe 8, Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
GAS CONSUMPTION In
STATE INCREASING
Natural Increase OF 100000 Gallons
Noted After Tax Was Levied.

Analysis Of the result Of the one
cent increased gasoline tax covering
the period Of six months from July
1, 1885, when the tax went into effect
discloses some interesting facts COW
cred by a report by John H. Cosby,
Secretary Of the State Highway De-
partment.
While other states are reported to
have experienced a decline in con-
sumption OF gasoline in gallons al
though enjoying an increase in tax
receipts Delaware has boosted its
consumption figures for the period
and shows a natural increase in gas
oline cOnsumptionOf over two million
gallons which gives gain of a sim
liar period Of last year of 81 per
cent comparing favorably with the
states which show a gain
of per cent
Delawares experience, during the
last six months Of the year, under
the Increased tax rate, shows an in
crease in receipts over the same six
months of the proceeding period Of
45.2. an increase in receipts which IS
made up Of 1868 per cent due to in
crease in the rate and SO per cent
due to increased consumption. These
are not based on guess
work. but on the official records
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Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
HAROLD HORSEY
RESIGNS STATE
BANKING POST
Accepts Position AS Exec
utive Vice-President Of
Wilmington Bank.
APPOINTED IN 1928

Governor C. Douglass Buck has
received the resignation Of Harold
w. HOrsey as State Banking Com
missioner, to become effective April
1.
Mr.. Horsey will become executive
vice-president nf the Union National
Bank Of Wilmington.
Appointed by Governor Denney in
1923. Mr.. Horsey began his third
term last July. He will return to
Wilmington after an absence Of
about 10 years. Formerly he was in
the bond department Of Laird, Bis
sell and Needs.
Among persons mentioned as like
ly to succeed him are Ernest Mum
cey, OF Dover, now deputy State Au-
ditor; w L. Fisher. deputy banking
examiner, and Z. c. Lord. Of viii
mington.
Born in Laurel, Mr. Horsey was
educated IN the Dover High School
and at the University Of Delaware
from which he fadaated IN 1ol7
Under Banking Commissioner Geo.
l. Medill, ne was a clerk in the
Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
new FARM BILL
BPRONOUNCED
SHAM And FRAUD
McNary Condemns "SoiI
Conservation" Bill AS
Scheme To Deceive.
MERE SUBTERFUGE

Charging that the Administra-
tion's new farm bill was drawn to
deceive the farmer. mislead and be-
fuddle the country, and circumveDt
the Supreme Court, and predicting
that it will not stand the test when
taken to the courts, Senator Charles
L. McNary Of Oregon, Republican
floor leader, and for many years
chairman of the Agriculture Com
mittee, riddled the bill drafted under
direction of Secretary Wallace and
sent to Congress with the blessing
of President Roosevelt. For the first
time, the Oregon Senator said, he
was opposing a farm relief bill. He
made plain his reasons. Many years
of past effort to formulate and
bring about enactment of helpful
farm legislation gave to Senator Nc
Nary's opinion more than usual inn
pOrtance.
Taking the floor in opposition to
the Administration bill, Senator Nc
Nary made clear his reasons. In
part he said:
''This bill, stripped of all unnec-
essary language and honestly con-
sidered. is simply a device, during a
temporary period of two years, to
deceive the farmer.
This is the first time that I have
ever opposed a farm bill. I oppose
this bill because earnestly believe
that It is a subterfuge and that It
will not stand the test Of the courts.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
TO DISCUSS
PROBLEMS In KENT
First OF Series OF Meetings WIN Be
Held Tonight At FELTON,

For the past several weeks con-
ferences have been held in the Kent
county extension Office in Dover to
discuss the planning Of an agricul-
tural program for the State as
whole, and in order that these sug-
gestions regarding proposed changes
in our farming practices may be
brought to the attention Of all farm
ers. a series Of community meetings
will be held in each county during
the early part of March.
Beginning tonight, a series Of six
meetings has been scheduled for
Kent county. according to County
Agent Russell =. Wilson, and let
ters are being sent to all farmers
inviting them to attend the meeting
in their locality. These meetings
will be Of the forum type. and will
not include any set speeches or
talks relative to this county agricul-
tural program. but they win be de-
voted entirely to discussions Of the
particular problems involved in this
plan.
The schedule Of these meetings Is
as follows:
Friday evening. March 6, 7.S0,
Trophy Grange Hall Ia FELTON,
Monday evening. March g. 1880.
First National Bank building Ia
Tuesday evening. March 10. 1880.
public school building in Kenton.
Thursday evening. March IL. $780,
ire hall ia Smyrna.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
SUSSEX FARMERS
PLAN MEETINGS
win Discuss Present. Future Prob
lens ii Agriculture In County

For the purpose OF discussing the
present condition Of agriculture and
problems that may arise in the fu-
ture and to offer suggestions as to
what might be done to adjust prac-
tices so they might ft in with
changing agriculture. Sussex
County Agricultural Planning Com
mittee has been named.
II composes James Edward GOslee,
StOckley; P. M. Jacobs, Lincoln
City; Roger Vandegrift, Millville;
Daniel Galloway, Robert Smith,
Bridgeville; Elmer DickersOn, Mill
ton; Harland Knowles. Angola;
MOlloy C. Vaughn, Roland Marsh,
I,ewes; Raymond West, Robert w.
Lingo. Millsboro; C. e. ocheltree,
Greenwood; Ezekiel G. COulbOurn,
Francis Griffin. SeafOrd; Harley
Hastings. Merrill King. Laurel;
Fred Wright, DelmaE; Francis NJ.
Gum. Jr.. FrankfOrd,
Group meetings are to be held in
the ten representative districts Of
Sussex county, as follows: Seventh
District, Selbyville
High School, March 10 at 1 p. M:
Second. Greenwood Community Build
ing, March 10 at p. m; Sixth and
Eighth. MillsbOro High School, Mar.
IL at p M; Ninth. Georgetown
High School at 7.30 p. M; Tenth.
Milton High School. March ~ at l p. |
n.: Third, Seaford High School;
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Milford chronicle., 1936-03-06
UNSAFE VEHICLES ARE
MENACE TO COMMUNITY
Traffic Laws Require Safe Equip
ment And LOalling OF Motors

According 10 the Delaware Safety
Council, any vehicle with unsafe
equipment or that is so loaded that
Il cannot be safely operated is q
menace to the community. Traffic
laws require vehicular equipment
and methods of carrying passengers
or merchandise that have been
shown to be safe.
f'Four Wheels, No Brakes" applies
to many individual vehicles. Inn
proper adjustment causes skidding
when the brakes are applied. Two
wheel brakes should be adjusted for
equal and adequate bFaking power
on both wheels. Four-Wheel brakes
must be adjusted for proper rela-
ton between the front and rear
pairs of brakes and for equal brak-
ing power within each pair.
A motor vehicle with good two
wheel brakes should be able to stop
from a speed Of 20 miles per hour
in a distance Of IS to 40 feet on a
dry pavement, while corresponding
ly good adjustment of fOur-wheel
brakes should accomplish the same
results in Is to 90 feet. On a slip
perry pavement, these stopping dis
tances are increased because the
wheels will slide easily.
WeIl-charged batteries and good
headlight lamps are Of little account
If the beam Of light is improperly
Properly adjusted lamps
give the best spread and height OF
beam for greatest convenience in
They should show equal
Of vertical surface
on level roadway. If
one is higher, larger or brighter
ihan the other, the adjustment
should be corrected.
This, however, is not complete
lest for proper adjustment. If both
amps are similarly out Of adjust
nent, this must be determined by
more refined methods. If your lights !
10 not adequately serve your pur-
pose for driving or If other drivers |
complain Of your adjustment by I
flashing their lights from dim to
bright as you approach them, you
ihould have them checked up with I
iut delay.
The ''one-eyed" car is menace.
The driver approaching in another
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TTarn to Paqfs Pleasel
PIERCE HARDWARE WINS
BASKET BALL CROWN
Defeat Caulk Co., 29-2j To Win MIL
ford League Championship

The Pierce Hardware Co., won the
Milford Community Basket Ball Lea
que championship, Wednesday even
ing, when they defeated the Caulk
Quintette 29-25 in a thrilling extra
period game played on the Milford
Community Building floor. At the
end of the game the score was
Pierce Hardware %, Caulk Co. %, at
end Of the first extra period, the
score was 25-25, at the end of the
second period it still remained 25-25.
However the Pierce sharpshooters
opened up in the third to garner 2
field goals making the score at the
end of the period. Pierce Hardware
20, Caulk Co.. 25. This was a thrill
ling game from beginning to end
with both teams on their toes, play
ing hard fast ball. The referees foE
the game were Elliott and Bennett.
In the preliminary game Burton's
Garage. Milford beat the Slaughter
Beach CCC No. 1. AZ to 80. This was
also a fast game with plenty of
thrills for the spectators.
The score OF the ehampionsbiD
game follows:
PIERCE HARDWARE