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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Smoke Is Rising From Two of Biggest Steel
 Plants This Morning BACK OF STRIKE IS
 BROKEN SAY MAGNATES C. l. 0. Leaders, However, Have Not Conceded One
 Thing to Opponents
BY JOHN w. BOYLE United Press Staff Correspondent


 Youngstown, Ohio, June 26. = (UP) = Bayonet- armed militia men guarded the gates of Mahoning Val ley steel mills today to pro- tect non-strikers who were returning to work for the first time since the Com mittee for Industrial Organ ization called a walkout a a month ago that made 8O,0O0 men idle in seven states. Smoke. rising from the chimneys of Republic Steel Corporation and Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company plants, drifted across the streets of Youngstown, Warren and Canton, where strikers made last stand appeal to non- strikers not to march back to their jobs and where torn and soot- smudged C.I.O. banners had been dropped by the wayside.
 "They shall not pass" one banner had been inscribed in flaming scar let before it fell under the feet Of returning workers outside the Youngstown Sheet and Tube plant. Torn and dirty, the lettering was transformed to read: "They shall pass"
 More Men Pass In v And they did. At the regular shift changes more men went in to fire the big furnaces, to tend the flaming open hearths that will put 32,000 men in the Youngstown area back to work within the next few days if company plans do not fail "The C.I.O. she blow up," one Hungarian picket cried in disgust as he wached men returning to work. 'The soldier fellows were supposed to be on our side but they've
 (COy1tiv1Jyal nY, Dora
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26

jury before sending them into delib- eration, and also that he erred in allowing the presentation of certain evidence in the case.
 Spent Over Three Hours
 The jury deliberated little more than three hours yesterday before returning the defendants verdict at seven o'clock. Trial of the suit occupied four complete days, having started on Tuesday with Judge Ken- meth Wynne presiding. Evidence in the suit was completed late Thurs day, and yesterdays session was lim- tied to arguments.
 Attorney Upson said today that at the present time he has no inten- tion of asking Judge Wynne to set aside the verdict, but rather will file the direct appeal. The suit was originally filed by Warner Moore, Sr., of Virginia against Francis H. Clergue, of Montreal, Canada, and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
POLICE FINALLY
 FOUND WILLIAM


 West New York, N. J., June 26- (UP)-Police looked everywhere for William Sullivan, 30, whose wife had charged him with assault and batteryl. Finally they spotted him marching up and down in front of his mother-in-law's home. On his back was sandwich sign. One side read:
 My wife is my life, my love.
 without her, want death.
 "What God has joined together,
 Let no man put asunder."
 On the reverse side were the words.
 Hunger strike.
 "These people have stolen my wife.
 T love my wife"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
MARY, BUDDY TO
 MARRY TONIGHT
Highways Are Crowded With Film Fans Long Be-
 fore Ceremony Hour
By JAMES WICKIZER

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hollywood, June 26-UP)-Film fans jammd the highways to Bel Air today hours before the time for the marriage of Americas sweet heart" to the "debs' darling"
 Scores of policemen attempted to keep trafIieenseEing, but they found FAtfeir labors- increasingly difficult as throngs of the curious hurried toward the wedding scene hoping to catch glimpse of A year old Mary Pickford, who won her title in silent picture days, and the 32 year old, wavy-haired Charles (Buddy) Rogers who will be her third hus- band.
 Queen of Movies
 The actress, by common consent the queen of the movie colony" and the actor-band leader from Olathe, Kan, will be married at z p. m. (EDST) in garden under a sycamore tree on the estate of MT. and Mrs. Louis Lighton, old friends of the bride.
 Although only 10 relatives and close friends will attend the wed- ding, 300 will participate in the re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
Late Ne1vs Flashes
FELL ASLEEP

Wellesley, Mass, June 26 --(UP)--Menelaus = Stanulis, "A, of Chelsea was injured perhaps fatally early today when a lotion truck and trailer mounted a banking and overturned after he fell asleep at the wheel. He was taken to a Newton hos pital in critical condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
BayonetArm1edMilitid
 Watches Ouer Workers Trudging Into Mills
Appeal WilL Be Taken
 m Tool Co. Decision
$8O,OOO Suit of Warren Moore, Jr., Was Decided Against Him By Judge Wynne- Supreme
 Court to Get Case

Counsel for the plaintiff in the $8O0O0 superior court action of Warner Moore against the Waterbury Tool Company today prepared to carry appeal from the de- fendants verdict returned yesterday in superior court to the supreme court of errors of this state
 The appeal according to Attorney J. Warren Upson, will be based the plaintiffs contention that Judge Kenneth WYnne erred in his charge and instructions to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
J Warren. Upson
 WiH Probably Be h MayoraltyRace
On Record as Not Seeking Nomination of G. o. P. But Time May Bring Change of Heart-TwO
 Other Prominent Men Would Like It

With Town Chairman J. Warren Upson having gone on record as not seeking the republican nomination for mayor this fall friends of two other prominent party members are sounding out sentiment about the city The two whose friends seeking gain support for them for the mayor aty nomination are Lieutenant-Colonel Roy Rice and Frank Bailey.
 Both men been active in the local gop and have
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
The Wsather

Showers Tonight; Also
 on Sunday
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Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13
BLANCHARD'S STATION

A very pretty wedding was solem.
nized at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Nelson OF Trinity on
Thursday, August S at the hour oi
three, when their youngest daughter,
Miss Margaret, became the bride OF
Louis Edgell, only son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Edgell of this commun-
ity. The bride was attractively gown
ed In white chiffon over white satin
and carried an arm bouquet of white
and pink rose buds, while the groom
wore the conventional blue. They
we're unattended. Rev. Robert E.
Green of Magnolia read the cere-
mony. also the ring ceremony was
included, after which refreshments
were served. Large bouquets OF
gladolias were attractively arranged
in the house and yard for the deco
rations for the occasion. Those who
witnessed the wedding were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Nelson of Trinity.
Walter Nelson of Marshallton, Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Edgell of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wroten of Ad-
amsville. Mr.. and Mrs. George Ely
of Greenville and three young ladies'
of the Laurel High School faculty of
which the bride was a member dur
ing the past few years. The groom
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

holds position as mechanical en-
gineer in the CCC Camp at Leipsic
After q honeymoon of a week to
places of interest they will be al
home at 154 South Bradford street,
Dover.
Mrs. Robert Mcdowell spent four
days last week as guest of her
parents and in wildwood, N. ].
Harry Newton of Seaford visited
his parents here last Sunday.
Little Peggy and Edwin Ely OF
Greenviile are spending two weeks
with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Edgell, while their par
ents are vacationing on a sight-see-
ing trip in the Western States.
Mrs. ]. Roy Barwick spent Sunday
evening with her mother, Mrs. Laura
Prettyman.
Miss Eileen Mills motored with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ocheltree and
daughter and ]. Roy Barwick and
son, to Rehoboth and spent the eve
ming last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. l. Harmon and
son spent Sunday with MIR. and Mrs.
John Harmon OF Clarksville, also the
formers mother, who has been Ill
during the summer and is spending
some time with her sons near there.
They also motored to Bethany Beach
and Rehoboth and spent the even
Ing.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

Interment was made in Union Gene
terry on South Race street.
Mrs. Wilson, daughter of the late
George w. Thoroughbred, for many
years a prominent lumberman of this
section, would have been IA years
old next Sunday.
She was married to Mr.. Wilson
on March Is, 1882. by the Rev. George
W. johnson. She was buried in her
wedding dress which was 55 years
old last March.
Mr.. Wilson for half a century was
one of the most widely known news
paper men in lower Delaware. From
1885 to 1906 he was news editor Of
the Delaware Democrat. Later he
became editor of The Union Repub-
lican here of which he was half own
er. The paper and plant was burned
in January 1894. He was 76. on June
2Sth.
Injured By Fall From Ladder
Funeral services for John E. Lay
ton, Jr., SO. Upper Dagsboro District,
| who died in the Peninsula General
Hospital. Salisbury, Md, on Monday
of last week, as a result of injuries
sustained when he fell from ladder
while painting at DagsborO and
punctured his intestines, were held
oil Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
at Hickory Hill Church. Interment
was made in the churchyard.
The young man was the son OF
]. E. Layton, many years ago mer-
chant on Pine street, this city.
Until about a year ago he had
lived in Upper Darby. Pa, but poor
health caused him to move to farm
between Millsboro and Gumboro
where he had lived for the past few
months.
Short Family Reunion on Saturday
The sixth annual reunion of the
Short family, always held the third
Sunday in August. will be held at
Riverdale Park, near Oak Orchard, |
on August 18th this year. This old |
family from its beginning in the |
vicinity of Georgetown has descen-
dants scattered throughout lower |
Delaware, in Virginia, along the Pa
cific Coast, in Maryland. Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey as well as
New York State.
Tradition speaks of four brothers
to this country from England
and settling near Old Furnace. three
miles from Seaford. Two settled
near Old Furnace, one in New Jersey
and the other in Gumboro district,
from whom comes the branch.
Cyrus Hatfield Retired
Cyrus Hatfield, for 40 years ticket
agent and dispatcher at the George
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

town railroad station. on Thursday
of last week observed his 65th birth
day anniversary. He is a son of the
late George W. and Mrs. Carolyn
Hatfield and was born In Georgetown
on August 5, 1875. He attended the
Georgetown Public Schools and the
University of Delaware. When a
young man he entered the services
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany here and has worked continu-
ously since that time. Having reach
ed the age limit, he was retired last
week. Mr.. Hatfield is well known
throughout lawer Delaware and has
a large circle of friends.
He is a prominent member of the
/. o. o. F., being past noble grand
of Union Lodge No. 8, this city. He
is also a member of Franklin Lodge
No. ~, A. F. & A. NJ. and for many
years was active in the Improved
Order of Red Men.
His father was for more than so
years an undertaken here.
He is the father of Harold d. Hat
field, an employe of the Georgetown
bTdncn Vi tne rdTincTs Dauh Vi thc
State of Delaware.
Mr.. Hatfield is a well known after
dinner speaker of this section.
j. Reese White Has Birthday
Jacob Reese White. head Of the
firm of Houston White Company. of
Millsboro, and one of the most widely
known lumbermen on the Delmarva
Peninsula. quietly observed his seth
anniversary on Sunday. Mr.. |
White is the son of the late William
J. P. White, who with the late Con-
gressman Henry A. Houston formed !
the concern of which he is now head. |
TIE attended Cheshire School in |
Cheshire. Conn, and Tome Institute, |
Port Deposit. Md. He became asso-
ciated with his father in business
in 1919.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13
OVERLOOK

James Gallo and Miss Bernice
Littleton of Wilmington called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Wells one day last
week.
Mrs. Norman Taylor and three
daughters of Cape Charles returned
to their home on Sunday after spen-
ding the past week with Mrs. Tay-
lor's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Roach.
Mrs. Robert White and daughter
spent one day last week with the
formers parents, MIR. and Mrs. Peter
Taylor of Berlin. Fay remained to
spend two weeks with her grand
parents.
Miss Elva Neff spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Rust in Harbe-
son.
Helena Roach of Princess Anne,
who has been spending a week with
her grandmother. Mrs. Lizzie Roach
returned home on Sunday.
. The electrical storm on Saturday
did much damage in this commun-
ity. Capt. Fred Johnson's home and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Davidson's
home we're both struck by lightning
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

doing much damage to the latter.
Many people of this community at
tended the service at Zion Church ON
Sunday.
MFR. and Mrs. Preston Kitchens and
daughter Jean of philadelphia, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Kitchens. Jean viii spend
a two weeks vacation with her
grandparents. 4
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lsgates and
daughter Edna spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Lesates near
Milton.
Davis German and mother motor-
ed to Media, Pa. on Sunday and
spent the day with the formers sis
ter. Mrs. Fred Stevenson and family,
They were accompanied on their re-
turn trip by Master Donald and Will
liam German who spent the past
week with their aunt, Mrs. Steven.
son. 8
Mrs. william McDaniels Of Milton
called on Mrs. Lester Fearn on
Monday. 8
Mrs. Annie King and daughter.
Pearl Walls, of Philadelphia. are
spending some time with the for
mer's son, Roy King and family.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13
SOUTH BOWERS

Mrs. Hettie Jester of Philadelphia
Mrs. Nora Jones of Camden, N. J..
and Mrs. Peter Jacobs and children
Nancy and Junior, OF Westmont, N. j.,
returned to their homes on Sunday
after spending week with MIR. and
Mrs. Harry Griffin of South Bowers.
Mrs. Harry Griffin Of South Bow
ers spent Wednesday. in Milford as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hal
lett.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank wrotsn and
daughters. spent Sunday evening at
Rehoboth.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

Falsehood is never 80 successful
as when she bats her hook with the
truth.
Milford chronicle., 1937-08-13

Don't forget-renew your subscrip-
tion.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14
Give Miscellaneous Shower
For Bride to Be

Mrs. Charles Johanson was host
ess at a miscellaneous shower at her
home in west Libby on Thursday
evening, Oct. Z, honoring Miss Lu-
cile Turner, whose marriage to MIR.
Gordon Luscher will take place this
month. Assisting hostesses were
Mrs. Carl Burns, Mrs. Charles
Luscher and Mrs. Timothy Miller.
Many guessing games were played
throughout the evening, at which
Mrs. Z. A. McKane won the first
prize and Mrs. E. r. Rusher the
consolation. One amusing feature
.of the evening was mock wedding
ceremony, with the rhythm orchestra
playing the wedding march.
As the evenings entertainment
drew to a close, the bride to be was
seated at a large table near the
buffet, which was decorated with
black candlesticks holding long tap
ering White candles, and also on
which was lovely bridal cake in
yellow and white. On the table in
front of the bride to be were many
beautiful gifts to be unwrapped and
admired. After this pleasurable as
signment, delicious lunch was
served.
Forty five guests were present
They found the Johanson home pref
tily decorated with autumn leaves
and yellow and white flowers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14
Planning Now for
Annual Harvest Home

The annual Harvest Home festival
of the Methodist church will be
held October "a and Is. 1t will
the same lines as last year with
some changes and many additions.
The religious services will be held
Sunday, Oct "a at the church with
harvest decorations and Harvest
Home service in the evening at 7.30
with special music suitable to the
occasion and sermon in keeping with
the harvest gathering time. We plan
to make this the beginning of con-
tinuing Sunday evening service.
Then on Monday, the 25th, the
social side of the Harvest Home will
be celebrated at the Moose hall,
with an old fashioned Harvest Home
dinner beginning at 500 and contin
uing until all are served. The spa
cious dining room will be suitably
decorated. and dinner will be served.
by both the Senior and Junior Aids.
You may come any time you desire
as ample provision is being made for
your entertainment in the hall above.
as continuous program will be IN
operation all evening. This you
will hear more about later.
Then the big auction. But before
that you will have had the greatest
Community Sing you ever took
part in, and you will hear some Of
the strangest sounds, coming from
Threats that you never before
dreamed could sing.
The German band, and your for
tune told, which will be absolutely
free, with strange and startling dis
closures. Not forgetting the candy
booth by the young folks, all Of
which will mean genuine commun-
ity get-together
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14
Young Libby Matron
Passes After Short Illness

Sorrowing friends that filled to
overflowing the Presbyterian church
! gathered Sunday afternoon at 5
O'Clock to pay their last respects to
the memory of Mrs. George Wood,
who had died in the Libby hospital
on Friday after short illness from
pneumonia. The services were con-
Quoted by the pastor, the Rev. X.
W. Orr, and burial was in the Lib
by cemetery. Services at the grave
were in charge of the Rebekah lodge
and the pallbearers were Odd Eel
lows. Active pallbearers were nj.
r. Karnes, Emmons hampton, How
ard Blanchard, Edwin Kemp, Clay
ton Youngs and Ernest Davidson.
Honorary pallbearers consisted of
Mac Petrusha, Richard Rayome,
Frank Boyle, Ed Bitterman. Abner
Role and Wilbur Davidson.
A mass of beautiful flowers testi-
fled to the sorrow of friends.
Lillian Clough was born at Akin,
Mimi, on March II, 1906, and was 81
years of age at her death. She came
to Libby with her parents on Au-
gust %, 1918. On June 3, 1924, she
was married to George T. Wood
She leaves to mourn her loss the
sorroWing husband and three-year
old son, her mother, Mrs. Hans
Westman, and a brother, Elmer
Clough, all of this city.
Mrs. Wood had long been mem
Der of the Rebekah lodge. She had
gone through all the chairs and was
secretary for a number of years.
She had served as noble grand and
was a member of the past noble
grand circle of Libby.
Out of town relatives to come for
the funeral were Mr. Woods brother,
Eli Wood and wife of Missoula, and
a sister, Mrs. Ernest Crotteau of Ia
coma. Friends of the families who
also came to pay their respects were
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur May of Pot
latch, Ida, Mrs Sophia Hill and two
daughters, Margery and Shirley, of
st. Maries, Ida, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eric Johnson and son Gerald of
Somers, Mont.
A host of friends in Libby and
vicinity will join in extending sim
cerest sympathy to the sorroWing
relatives in their bereavement
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14
LOCAL STUFF

Car Batteries s595 to $3.50
Manion's Service. It,
Oscar Gibler was in Libby Mon
Gay. coming down from his place on
Big creek.
Carl Trey of Anaconda was a guest
at the P. E. Chef home the last
Of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Bolyard drove
into Spokane Sunday for few days
in the city.
E. w Oylear arrived in the city
this week and says he plans to re-
main two or three weeks.
The regular meeting Of the Women
CT the Moose will be held Tuesday
the 10th, at the Moose hall.
John Stout was down town yes
terday greeting his friends after a
severe illness of several weeks, fol-
lowing q stroke that laid him low
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Wood drove over
from Missoula Sunday to attend the
funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs
George Wood They returned home
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Falkner drove
over from Kalispell Sunday for a
short visit with their son, Ed Falk-
ner. They were accompanied by
their daughter, Miss Lois Falkner.
Zenith guaranteed tires--Man-
ions Service. It..
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E. Sturm have
moved back to Libby from Leonia,
where they had been stationed for
the past several months at the j.
Neils Lumber company logging
camp.
Jean Riley came over from Kalis-
pell the latter part of the week to
spend few days here looking after
creamery business. He drove into
Spokane Sunday, returning to Lib
by Monday.
Mrs. julius Botchek has been
spending the week in Libby visiting
with her mother, Mrs. j. Reedy,
and ether relatives She expects to
leave for her home at Omak, Wash,
tomorrow.
Mrs. Worth Nixon and Mrs. r. r.
Beebe of the Libby Farm Women's
club went to Kalispell on Wednes-
day to attend a leaders meeting be
ing conducted by Mrs. Fullers of
the state home demonstration de-
partment. They will learn to make
gloves and later will teach other
club members how.
Last home game of the season
Your last chance to see football this
year, Thompson Falls, Saturday af-
ternoon. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14
Entertains Delta Deck Club.

Mrs. Loren Gompf entertained
the Delta Deck bridge club at
delightful party at her home last
Thursday evening. At the close Of
the evening she served her guests
a most delicious lunch. Each guest
was also presented with a clever
little favor suggesting approaching
Halloween. At the close of the
games it was found that Mrs. Left
johnson had won high score prize.
Mrs Emmons hampton second high
and Miss Margaret Sleizer low. High
for guest was won by Mrs. Russell
Little.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14

Henry A. Nelson, who is with the
Z. S. navy, is home for a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Nelson
Eat mulligan tonight at the Lee
gion Hall. Adults, Soc; children, Csc
Fred Birmingham is constructing
building on Third street west Of
the Hotel Libby to house his sash
and door factory.
Helen Frances Gompf entertained
fifteen of her friends at a lunch and
! theatre party on Sunday, Oct. 10, to
celebrate her eighth birthday
Mr.. and Mrs. v. A. Sather and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Farris drove up
from Troy Saturday night to take
in that fine picture, Captains Cou-
rageous,' al the Kootenai theatre.
Miss Leah Cormier arrived home
this week from Chicago for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Cormier. Miss Cormier has a
position as instructor in the Cook
County Nurses College in Chicago
Circles A and B of the Presbyte-
rian church will give a food sale Sat
urday at the Variety Grocery. It,
E. ]. Barkee reports that there
was a well attended meeting last
Friday of committees from the vari .
Gus civic organizations of the city
to plan for the Boy Scout drive. The
drive to raise Libby's quota of $500
is now in progress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Norden and
baby of Bremerton, Wash, arrived
during the past week for a visit
with Mr.. Norden's sister and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. James Christie.
Mr. Norden left later for the East
but Mrs. Norden will remain about
a month.
Thompson Falls, Saturday after
noon--first game in Libby with this
team for many years. A Scrappy
Team. It,
Mrs. Howard Turner and Mrs.
Turner, Sr., went into Spokane last
Thursday to visit with relatives and
friends. They expect to return home
this week bringing with them little
Raymond Turner, who has spent
the past month in Spokane visiting
with his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. West have
been eni oying a-pisit the past week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Glen r. Booth
from Bristol, Ill. Mrs. Booth is a
sister of Mr.. West. Like SO many
who have visited Libby this sum-
mer, they have fallen in love with
our little city and the beautiful
mountainous country.
Watch the Il" Friday night
Homecoming game Saturday. It,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-10-14
Is Hostess to FortnightIy Club

The members Of the Fortnightly
club enjoyed a session at contract
bridge as guests of Mrs. George
Stoltz last Thursday night. Mrs. E.
|. Racicot was winner of high score
prize, Mrs. L. ]. Olson of the con-
ISOLATION, and Mrs. Harry Norden,
who is visiting in the city with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. James Christie,
was awarded guest prize. Dainty
refreshments were served.