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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-27

\ Next Saturday, which in case you don't know 1t, is Memorial day, and IS very likely to be one busy day in the lives of Hal Ashley, head tour nament committeeman, and his worthy assistant. Gentleman Jim Conway, for on that day they are staging e flag tourney ct Mattatuck. It is safeto say, from the number who have already Signif1ed their inc tentions of competing, 1t will be the most successful one.day tournament ever held at the Wolcott links. Chairman Ashley also has plans about completed with two well known Country clubs for matches. This announcement should meet with popular acclaim among the men of Mattatuck as 1t affords each and every member a chance of com peting regardless of his handicap. All indications point to the most successful season that Mattatuck has enjoyed fin years. Credit for much of this success is due to the various live wire committees in charge of activities ct the Mountain layout.
 Had "squire" Davidson, one
 of the prominents ct Mattatuck
 is making the headlines in Q big
 way these days. On three difs
 ferent occasions last week the
 husky salesman, who claims An-
 sonia, Derby and Way-Stations
 as his residence, was given mem
 ton by three different radio
 commentators for his feats on
 the fairway. The Squire" must
 have liked tho publicity and 50
 to live Up to the nice things the
 sports writers have been saying
 about him, he went out and
 made an eagle for himself last
 Sunday afternoon. This two un-
 der-par accomplishment was
 made on the 40 yard dog leg
 second hole. Those familiar
 with Mattatuck can tell you
 that the second hole is as diff-
 cult to navigate in par as there
 is in these parts, so Had really
 deserves this pat on the back.
 Casper Spearo, one of Mattatuck's fairway pounders, is going to at- tempt an iron man stunt in the near future which should bring him un- dying fame, plus an acute case of fallen arches. At 6:30 in the morn ing of June 4th, the big clothing merchant is going to tee off on what will be 6 self inflicted golf mara thon. He will play 46 holes continu- ously before taking time out for lunch, and personal administrations by his private trainer. After Q short rest he will start on another con- tinuous treek of 46 more holes be- fore calling it day. Take our word for it, 90 holes in one day over the hills at Mattatuck is e man-sized job. A large gallery is expected to be on hand to cheer Mattatuck's marathoner on the last few holes of his long journey. At the club house . committee headed by Sir Thomas Collins will be on hand to congratulate him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-27

x--Knntor McKeena in Ith.
 z--Batted for OneglIn fin sth.
 Score by innings:
 Crosby .'.. .OOi 33O 12 .--iO TorringtOn. % 900 4--- Q Rune--Mnzzarella, Casaly, Chip man, Kirovac 2, Kuimnnn, McKen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-27

x.--Ran for Mnrtlno in 4th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-27

Score by innings; ChnBe Co. .,,.,,.. . U-"- Brass Co. .....,,. O--
 RunB--Butler, BorOway, Conway Kleity, Muleski, Orslni, Mnzxerella Scmoins, Mnrtlno, Selenske. Errors Butler 2, Drlscoll, Koksha, Zed- gren. Runs batted in---Butler. Con- way, kielty 9. Greatorex.. Mnrtino Selenske, ZedRren, StrokalItIs. Two. bnao hlts---Butler, Greatorex. Con es--Kielty, Muleski. Double plnys-,- Kokshn to Mazzerelln to OrHlnit Mazzerolln to OrBinl. Left on bases ---Chnsc 2, Brass T. Bases on balls .--oT StrokalItIs 3, MuleskI 1. Prlsa. wage l. Conwny 1. HltG--or Mule. skl, fin innings;. off PrlsnV0gc, In 2; none out In 9th; off Conway, 5. Wild pitch - Conway Umpire --Iiarry Melvin. TIme--l:5O,
 Scovill stickmen went down tc Naugatuck to pin a 0-3 setback or the Naugatuck Chemical team al Recreatoin field.
 Ahearn and Mobile hit hard foi the Powermen while Harry Hollif got one hit but 1t was 8 home run for the Checkers, Beauty and Ire. panier also doing well for the los. ing team. Tn the Brass and Chase game no batter got more than one hit, some good pitching by Mulesky and Strokalaitis holding the heavy hitters in check.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-27

Score by innings: rioSs pG%sr Co. .. ddS SIS i-l
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

Grange opened last Saturday night
with four officers absent, as we'll as
a few members. Don't forget that
your presence counts for the con-
test! Announcement was made of
a banquet to be served on March 4,
and several candidates were voted
on for initiation. A report was given
Of the fine attendance and interest
at the second Grange Fellowship
supper held last Friday night at Re-
lance. The Lecturer, Sister Willis
and her supporters. are to be heart
lily commended for the success Of
their efforts in working up these
suppers. which have not only added
a gOodly sum to the Pomona treas
ury. but have also greatly encOur-
aged the friendly and cooperative
spirit of the Grange. The Lecture
hour was given over to the Juven-
lies. who. in charge OF the very eff
cient MatrOn. Mrs. Pearl Messick,
gave a most interesting program.
consisting Of TecitatiOns by Reginald
Gillespie. Leroy Rust. ROsanna Mes
sick, Stella Kenton and Billy Wat
atAs anu n ohHAGAf NG AAGHediSdl
IN which the little girls in bewiteh-
ing colonial costumes prepared for
the coming Of Lady Washington.
who was represented by Frances
Simpson. Ross Lemex. Barrett Nor
gan and Donald Jester made big
Bit with the song Seeing Nellie
Home. and Sara Austin gave a very
iWeet vocal gOlO a haaufifttl nuu,
Der was 'The Making Of Our Flag, /
when the children. still in costumes, /
,laced in order the stars and stripes [
while Mrs. Wilbur Simpson read a 1
ut Of the history Of each state as
own particular emblem was put in
Is place. Brother Faulkner Of Fruit
aud Grange gave us several piano
elections. Brother and Sister viii
on Of Henl0BeB Grange were well
ONE visitors. Next Friday night
iiiford Grange visits Broad Creek
range provides the program.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
Local And State NesOs


Bingo and Monopoly Party al the
Chapel on March 10. Admission Is.
Refreshments. You are invited.
Did you know that there are over
100000 Baptists in the world7
That Is the largest denomination
Cakes. pies. potato salad, soup and
dressed chicken. etc, at NJ. p.
Church bake, Saturday morning,
February 20, ut the Milford Diner.
You may play your favorite game
at the chapel on Tuesday evening.
So be sure and come. A good time
for all. Refreshments. Admission IS
cents.
At the Odd Fellows Hall on
evening. February q, the
Rebekah Lodge held a bingo and
monopoly party. There we're prizes
for both games and door prizes.
Refreshments were served.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
STATE PLANTS SET
NEW SAFETY MARX

| tCoafiAncd from First Pagsl
mental American Life Insurance
Company.
Cups Are Awarded
Silver trophy cups we're presented
to The l. D. Caulk Company. of Mil
ford, and the Deemer Steel. CASTING
Company, OF New Castle, for per-
feet "no accident records during
1885. Neither Of these plants had a
single lost time accident. The tros
phies were presented as part 81 the
1885 industrial safety contest 81 the
Delaware Safety Council
Lest Time Accidenis Rcdnced
In 1884 there were 224 ei0st tome"
accidents whereas 35l had been OK
pected.
Also in that year, al,2ll days were
lost through accidents whereas 3o,-
586 lost days were expected
In the presentation Of the Indus
trial safety trophies. O. r. Measlck.
safety engineer OF The Caulk Com
pany, received the trophy for bis
company which is IN Class A. or q
firm operating more than so cm-
ployees, and Irving A. Jones, 1'imo-
thy W. Steele. w. w. Swazey. su-
perintendent. and Newiin T. Booth.
president Of the company. received
the trophy for the Deomor steel
Casting Company.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
WHEAT ASSOCIATIONS
TO BE CONTINUED
fConlinnea from - Pagel

tCOHfi1Hed from First Pegel
clearing up Of all eases which are
suspended at this time for various
Irregularities in acreage compliance
also the securing and forwarding to
Washington Of all compliance GER
tifeates which have not been COM
pleted for final approval for pay
ment by the Rental and Benefit Au-
dit Section Of the Federal Govern
ment. With the exception OF a few
compliance certificates, the work in
connection with the 1933-1935 wheat
contracts Of Kent and Sussex coun-
ties is almost completed, according
to the records OF the county wheat
allotment committee.
In addition to clearing up these
suspended contracts, the wheat as
soeiation also will have charge Of
distributing all checks representing
the. second 1895 benefit payments,
and any other checks which may be
due those contract signers who have
fully complied with the terms of the
1933-1935 contracts. It is the plan Of
the Agricultural Adjustment Admin
70 forward all these second
1885 payments in one lot to l. E.
Cain. treasurer of the local wheat
in order TO. save time
and expense in delivering these
checks 60 the farmers.
The wheat association has been
requested also to determine the
maximum budget which will be
needed to cover all outstanding ad-
expenses subsequent to
January 6 Of shis year, and any adj i
iitional expenses which may be in
CURED in completing all work re-
yarding the former wheat program.
R. Harry Wilson, r. A. Carton and
:. Arthur Taylor, members Of the
allotment committee, met in the
Ient county extension ONCE in Do
-er on Thursday afternoon Of this
week to prepare this budget and at
end to other matters pertaining to
he association. I,
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
c. D. HOLzaIUELBER
THANKED FOR SERVICE

The following letter received by
G. d. Holzmueller, local insurance
man, Is self-explanatory:
Mr.-C. d. HOlzmueller
Community Building.
Milford. Delaware
Dear Strive just want to thank
you Cor the very efficient and prompt
manner in which You settled the
loss on our fire truck. The fire hap
nened at 10 O'Clock Sunday evening.
and at 10 o'clock Monday morning
you delivered draft for the full
amount Of the policy. which insur-
ance was carried in the Northern
Assurance Company Of New York
and London.
II certainly mnst be q fine COM
pany 10 settle a loss as promptly as
this without any discussion as 70
or anything else
Our Gre company and our town
council certainly appreciate this
wonderful service
Yours very truly.
TOWN or FREDERICK
F. l. Rentz, President
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
USE CAUTION WHEN
REVERSING YOUR CAR
[COnfianed from First Paeel

[COHfi1Hed from First PaSel
many cases where drivers misiudge
distance in turning on narrow roads.
Many parking accidents are caused
when the car is in reverse, also. In
backing out Of a blind alley. make
i a. rule to stop just before going
over the sidewalk and then sound
your horn. Remember, one can
back into trouble much easier than
he can back out Of it.
When involved in a motor We
hiele accident, first render whatever
first aid you can; then get the facts.
Just remember that the less time
spent in argument the mere time
there will be for help and investi-
cation. A burst OF temper is never
conducive to a calm appraisal Of
facts. Make il a point to jOt down
the following items: ID Name, sex
and address of all persons involved.
(2l Names and addresses Of all wit
nesses. (3) Licene numbers Of autos
involved. (4) Exact location, date
and time. (5l Weather and road con-
ditions. Co Extent of injury and
damage. ca Make a rough
diagram showing position of cars
Il is a serious offense. punishable
by laws of all states, to run away
after injuring n person. Take the [
Injured to the nearest doctors office |
Or hospital and then report at once /
10 the police.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
SEEING AND SAFETY

/ February % to February % is the
ninth annual Save Your Vision
Week" sponsored by the National
Association Of OptOmetrists.
| This week civic club speakers are
stressing the value of efTectual eye
sight and especially they are telling
the public what seeing has to do
with safety.
The State Associations of OptOme-
trists Of many states have made in
vestigatiOns, as has the Safety COun-
Gil of the National Association. The
figures are illuminating. II was
found that only about 25@o of auto
mobile accidents can be attributed
to speeding and reck1essness; so
may be cIassed as unavoidable due
TO weather conditions and bad roads;
SO to insufficient knowledge of
driving and traffic rules: 1870 to
drivers loss of self-control in an
emergency; and go to defective
mechanism. That leaves the high
percentage of half Of all accidents
with eyes as a contributing factor,
500 seems a big percentage of ac- I
cidents due to eyes but the percen- /
tage has been maintained. Other
later investigations have shown the /
same results.
The man who tells the judge, 81
didn't see" probably isn't 'alibi-ing;'
he may be unable to see quickly
coming from the side; one
eye may suspend in moments OF
stress. If both eyes had good vision
his habit Of suspehding might not
be troublesome but few people have
.WO really good eyes.
The real menace to safety from
he eyes Is because so many drivers
,ave Intellectual vision and do not
ealize it. Unless acute discomfort
las brought the fact to mind. the
river naturally thinks that he has
IS good vision rs other drivers.
here has been no comparison Of
ision to warn that he Is dangerous
lhen at the wheel Of a car.
AS a part Of the "car safety cam
aign" now being waged. optome-
rists are using this week to ac-
uaint the public with the hazards.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
NEW CENTURY CLUB

Miss Lydia Bancroft was guest
speaker at the Milford New Century
Club on Monday. Her subject was
Art. Because Of illness the chair
man for the day, Mrs. Elizabeth
Riggs. was unable to be present. In
her absence DIR. M. Dalema Draper
took her place. and read interesting
information about quilts, lace, en-
broidefX shawls, Indian prints and
jacquard spreads. There were ex-
hibits Of all these things to illus
trate what Or. Draper said. Beauti-
ful patch work quilts being loaned
by Mrs. Charles Triee and Mrs.
George Roach. Miss Bancroft had
placed reproductions of many fine
paintings on the walls about the
room. These were loaned by the
Federation OF Art in Washington
and came to Milford through the
courtesy Of the art group of UniveF-
sity W0men's Association. II gave
much pleasure to the members to
have Miss Bancroft point out the
particular things In each picture
which made Il pleasing to those who
saw IT, There were exhibits OF Am
erican, Swiss, French. Dutch. Span
ish and English painters in the
showing. Music for the afternoon
was furnished BY Miss Mabelle Dra-
per who played Beethoven's .Minu-
ct in G" and Theodore Lacks
'Courtly Grace" Phe' members sang
Seeing Nellie Home" Mrs. NJ. Has
we'll Pierce and Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend were appointed the nom-
mating committee for the coming
Election.
Next week will be Reciprocity Day
With the Seaford Club as the guest
4 the local club. Members will not
want TO miss the program nor the
ocial hour which win follow.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28


Robert Eddington OF Alexandria
Va, was q guest II Charles =. Ban.
ming over the weekend
Miss Katherine Gilbert. Of New
Haven, Conn, arrived on Tuesday d
pc the guest Of Miss Ann Grier
Miss Florence Farrow, OF PhiIa..
delphia. spent The past weekend
with her sister, Miss Myrtle Farrow.
Mrs. Carrie Mayhem johnson Of
Philadelphia was the weekend
guest Of her sister. Mrs. Marshall
Hugg on Sussex avenue.
Mrs. John Riley. who has been
spending some time with Mrs. Fran
els Burgette Short, has returned to
her home in Wilmington.
Mrs. William Harrison Davis. who
suffered a slight stroke recently. is
able to be up and about her home
again. and with the weather permit
ting will soon be out-of-doors again.
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend was
the overnight guest of Mrs. w. S.
Irwin in Newark on Thursday OF
last week. While there Mrs. Town
send attended the University Hour
when Richard Halliburton was the
guest speaker
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
0httn;airg

LISTER
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah Hal
Lister. SS years old. a daughter ol
/ the late John Wood Hall, one time
! Governor Of Delaware, was held
! from her Dover home on Sunday af-
ternOOn at 1870 o'clock. Mrs. Lister
died last Thursday morning at her
home in Dover after an illness of
several days. Mrs. Lister was the
wife of the late Charles Clayton
Lister, a prominent Philadelphia at
tOrney. She formerly lived in Fred
erica. Her only two children died
several years ago. Mrs. Lister was
well known 10 many Of the older
residents In Milford. The honorary
pallbearers were Chancellor Josiah
o. Wolcott, Judge W. w. Harrington,
former Congressman w. H. Boyee,
former Governor W. d. Denney, for
mer Mayor John c. Hopkins. James
H. Hughes, George E. Dawson. DR..
Cahall and q. Davis. The Rev. G.
AshwOrth Burslem was the Of1ciat-
ing clergyman. InteFment was made
at Barratt's Chapel.
THOMAS
Mrs. Mary Emma Thomas. of Wy
oming. aged about "A years, widow
OF Samuel Thomas of Milford Neck,
passed away after a two-days' ill
ness of pneumonia in the Kent Cen
eral Hospital. Dover. on Friday. Feb.
ruary 18th. 1885, She had been q
resident of that town for the past
ten years. since the death Of her
husband Mrs. Thomas was a mem-
Der of the Milford Neck NJ. E. Church
and for several years was president
If the Ladies' Aid Society. She is
by one brother. James
Webb Of Wyoming. one half-brOther.
George Webb Of Philadelphia. and
IN adopted son. Walter Thomas Of
Wyoming. Funeral services were
leld on Monday afternoon in wy
lming NJ. E. Church. Rev. +. d. Mil
Jury officiating. and interment made
n Barratt's Chapel Cemetery.
DEPUTY !
Abraham Maurice Deputy, son Of
he late B. b. and Annie NJ. Deputy
# Milford, passed away on Friday,
february il, 1896. at the home of
lis sister Mrs. Florence z. Carpen-
er, in Philadelphia. His funeral
vas held the following Wednesday
nd interment made in Northwood
Philadelphia. He leaves
hree sisters, Mrs. Robert Potts of
Mrs. Florence E. Carpen-
sr. of Philadelphia. and Mrs. Edna
rank Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28

Raymond wilkins who was in an
automobile accident on February :
Is stili unable 70 be out.
willard Pierce. OF New York City,
was the weekend guest Of his par
eats, Or. and sIrs Willard Pierce.
Mrs. Grier Baynum. Of MapIewood.
~ j.. arrived on Wednesday to be
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Rob
ert p. Davis.
Miss Rebeeca r. Davis who under
went an operation f0r appendicitis
on Wednesday last az the Milford
Emergency Hospital Is showing
signs Of improvement.
-9
Miss COrnelia Pierce and Miss
Dorothy Swain will be among the
guests at the University of Della
ware Junior Prom this evening,
which will be given IN the gold ball
room Of the Hotel dupont.
%
Mrs. Ernest Johnson who has
been spending the past ten days
with relatives and friends IN town
returned to her home in Philadel-
phia today. accompanied BY Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Hugg and children. |
The Huggs will remain for the week /
end.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
DAMP CELLARS USUALLY ARE
EASIER TO AVOID THAN CURE

Damp cellars bother a good many
people. Lots Of them write to the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture about the problem. When
jellies mold and tins rust because
of dampness, the housewife may lose
much of her preserved foods. Damp
ness may make the cellar unfit eth
er for storage or as a laundry or
workshop. At times rooms above
are affected by cellar dampness.
Wallpaper pesls or floors buckle.
Every damp cellar is an individual
problem, Department engineers say.
Sometimes it IS easy to correct the
trouble, once II is located. For ex-
ample, there may be no cave troughs
and down spouts to carry roof water
away from the foundation, or gut
ters may be choxed with leaves. Oc-
a dripping outside water
faucet causes .dampness. Sweating
or condensation Of moisture on cold
surfaces in. the cellar, from INSULT
cient ventilation, may be reduced by
of air If new win
dows are added.
When cellars are damp due to
slope of the land. or to a ground
water level higher than the cellar
iOOr, or so close to it that water
rises through the fioor. the problem
Is more serious. Making an old cell
er water tight and damp-proof us
ially is more difaeult and costly
han building it right in the first
place.
Sometimes dampness can be re-
luced BY grading surface drainage
way from the house, or by using
lie drains outside the foundation.
When ground water is too high, q
lower-driven pump viii remove wa
er from a collecting sump inside
be cellar.
The best way to damp-proof q
ellar is to waterproof the walls on
be outside with felt and asphalt
oating protected by cement plaster
nd By installing drain tile around
be footings. When this is not feas-
,le dampness may be decreased BY
thick coat Of cement plaster on
iside walls and door. f
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
SURPRISE PARTY

A jolly surprise party was held
al the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samnel
Ingram near Milford. This MARTY
was given In honor of Mrs. INGRAM Z
birthday. which occurred on Fel,
~ AIter an evening Of games, re-
= aesliiilehts OF ice cream and cake
we're were served, Those present were
MI. ana Mrs. Lionel Ingram and
sillluren' Nelson, Pearl, Marian and
Fayi mr.. Edward Campbell and sons
Joseph and Carl; Mrs. Lille Han
ana children. Donald. Richard Hell
On and Virginia: Mr.. and Mrs. Dayis
watson, Robert OFT. Victor @ HilI
MISS Lillian Ingram. Edmund IN
gram. The guests departed Al 4 lata
many more happy birthdays
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

The JuniOr-SeniOr High School
held their regular assembly on We'd
nesday of this week. The orchestra
played this week for entering and
leaving. also during the songs which
were sung by the assembly group
The minute talk given by Dorothy
Swain was very timely, the talk be-
ing on Courtesy" Isabella Donovan.
soprano. sang "The Sunshine of
Your Smile" very well. The Milford
High School Trumpet Quartet. COM
posed Of Charles Breme, first tFum-
pet; Osborne Walls. End trumpet;
Frand Donovan. 3rd trumpet, and
Norman Bennett, 9Th trumpet. This
quartet is playing very well and ex-
poets to appear In Dover on Mayor
Bowe's amateur hour on Wednes-
day, March II. The program was as
follows:
King"
Bible reading by Evelyn COffman.
Lords prayer.
Minute talk. Dorothy Swain.
Patriotic song, America"
Flag salute led by Bill Isaacs.
Song. Largo
Solo. 'sThe Sunshine Of Your
Smile" Isabella Donovan.
Song, "Jingle Bells
Trumpet Quartet:
a. Old Black Joe
b. o. Susanna.
c. On the Levee.
d. The Heavens ResOund. q
Song, "A Beautiful Lady in Blue. 1
Orchestra:
Our Students March-Aseher.
RTotrnno1ftan I sfn Agnhor
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28

A large bake of the usual run Of
good things at the Milford Diner, on
Saturday morning. February %. BY
NJ. P. Ladies' Aid.
Join the members Of the Friend
ship Bible Class at their bingo and
monopoly party at the chapel on
March 10. Refreshments
The Ladies' Aid Of the n. ~.
Church will bold q bake IN the Mil
ford Diner on Saturday morning.
February 20. Come early and sot
first choice.
The Ladies Aid Of the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church will
have its. regular monthly meeting on
Wednesday in the chapel At that
time there will be a memorial ser
vice for Mrs. William r. Aldred.
who served that organization as is
for the past thirly-six
years.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-28
Friendship Glass Notes

On Tuesday evening. March 3
the Friendship Bible Class will hold
a business and social hour in the
chapel. Every member Is expected
to be present. An interesting pro-
gram is being prepared by the COM
mittee. who are Nir. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Jester. Mr. and Mrs. George
Jester. Herman johnson. Mary Kerr
Der, J. X Lambert, Miss Ada I.ank.
Harry Lindale, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Msttison, Mrs. Laura Morris. Mfr.
and Mrs. Oscar Bfaloney. George
Manlove and Mrs. Leonard Mat
lhews.