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The Washington times., 1937-08-13
Capital Is Unafraid
Of Friday 18th Jinx

Wahngton first Friday the thirteenth baby of 1887 slept
Homeopathic Hospital today entirely oblvous of her dsnc
ton.
The Washington times., 1937-08-13
FRIDAY, AUG. ID, 1887
Seeing America Last ByHe1m ESsaryt

2O0,o0oacre Pitchfork Ranch-came into Old
Faithful Inn today for lunch.
With him was crew of his house guests, all
Washingtonians you know about: Mr.. Thomas
McKnew, Assistant Secretary Of the National
Geographic Magazine-the same Mr.. McKnew
who directed last years Ke Kota Shakespeare
Highland Mrs. McKnew, very happy and smil-
ing; Mrs. Edward W. Gibbs, Miss Joan Gibbs
Miss Edna McKnew and Mr. Edward McKnew, jr.
This sun-tanned lot had run over from Pitch
fork Ranch-only ITS miles away-to see few
geyserS.
DOugLdses Are Guests
Former Director Of the Budget and Mrs. Doug
las, also guests of Antelope Charlie, had remained
at Pitchfork for the day. So hoSpitable an invi-
tation did your rowing columniSt receive to Join
the party at the ranch that only previous en-
gagement to ride to Grand Teton National Park
the next day kept her from saying "yeS" quickly.
Antelope Charlie had on his fancy Western
clothes at Old Faithful The sleeves of his brightly
beaded antelope jacket were fringed down to the
cuff. His shirt was in green, orange and brown
plads, three inches square, His wide tie was bright
red.
The bottoms of his trousers were tucked in
short, high-heeled cowboy boots of brown leather,
cut out in intricate patterns.
Antelope Charlie had his pale gray cowboy hat
on his head. He was dashing figure and even a
skeptic had to respond to his ingenious smile
Antelope Charlie is a showman-naturally.
All ranchers who get on in big way out here are
showmen. The West is trying to recapture some
of its, own lost picturesqueness.
Antelope Charlie, for instance, is one of the
most successful men in Wyoming.
The Washington times., 1937-08-13

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home delivery.
The Washington times., 1937-08-13
LEGION FARLEY
PUSHES PLANS.
FOR DEFENSE.
Universal Draft
Bill Is Backed

With European and Oriental
conflicts as a stimulus, delegates
to the nineteenth annual conven-
ton of the District Department Of
the America Legion today were
formulating strong program. Of
national preparedness.
At the opening session of the
meeting last night at the May
flower Hotel, Legion National Vice
Commander J. Fred johnson, de-
clared that the organization is
not militariStic.
WANT NO WAR
1.-THE Legion wants no more
war, but we must be prepared to
face any eventually" he as
serted.
Commander johnson called On
Congress for an immediate vote
on the universal wartime draft
measure under consideration by
both houses of Congress. He de-
clared that Eat least 70 per cent"
of the legislators Of both houses
were in favor of the measure.
Industrial Hobbies and pacifist
organizations he charged, have
blocked the measure through
"subverSive tactics" Commander
johnson stated:
'The Legion, which has spon-
Sored this bill throughout be-
cause it would serve notice on
the entire nation that the bur.
dens of the next war would fall
on the shoulders of all Ameri-
cans alike, believes that the
country is 80 per cent in favor
Of its enactment.
HITS PROFITEERS
'Iet the law put an end to
profiteering. If another war
comes-and may none us of ever
see that day-let all men and
all industry be drafted. Let us
have no more of this business Of
profiteers rising by the thou
Continued on Page 10, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1937-08-13
BY PERCY CROSBY

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Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09
ONLY In AMERICA

In the United States federally-
owned electric project pays no taxes
1t is. instead tax subsidized by all
the people. II receives many SER
vices, such as the mail frankine
privilege, bookkeeping aid. etc. free.
A municipally-owned utility re-
ceives many services free from its
city. II is subsidized by all city tax
payers. II pays next to nothing In
taxes.
An article by George E. Doying in
Public Utilities Fortnightiy. Is ex-
ceptionally interesting in clearing
up some misconceptions concerning
foreign publicly-owned utilities,
which are universally lauded by the
public ownership enthusiasts in
America who would establish social
ism i'm the electric. industry here.
Sweden is often pointed to as a
place where government and private
utilities exist side by side, each get
ting along nicely. So they do. But
what is not pointed out is that Swe-
dish gOvernment-Owned utilities are
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09
BRIDCEVILLE

!, Mrs. Isle Layton had as he
guests ON Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Hor
ace Layton and Mrs. Clara Penning
ton of Chester, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs
John Unruh, Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Unruh, Jon Jackie. Mr.. and Mrs
William Newton and daughter Anne
Last Sunday Miss Ann Layton and
Preston Tatman of Wilmington were
guests of Mrs. Layton.
George Johnson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto, Johnson. met with a SER
ioIs accident when he fell ON brOk-
en- bottle, cutting one eye so badly
that 1t had TO be removed. George is
in the Delaware Hospital at this
time.
Dawson Todd Is in at this time.
Marian Cannon, an eighth grade
pupil of Bridgeville School competed
again in the spelling elimination
contest at Georgetown ON Monday
evening and did not miss a word.
She will be one of Sussex county's
representatives in Wilmington on
May 8. There are six other repre-
sentatives of Sussex county.
Virgil Wiley spoke ON education at
the Tuesday Evening Club. His
speech was very educational and
was appreciated by all who heard
him.
Mrs. Hettie Jones is visiting her
brother and sister in Florida.
Little Misses Virginia Anderson
and Ruth Ellen Anderson entertain
ed the members of the Tuesday Eve
ming Club with Spanish dance on
Tuesday evening.
Miss Eleanor DOorden had several
cuts and bruises when she was
thrown against the windshield of her
car in Philadelphia over the week
end. She is at her home in Newark
at present.
The junior and senior classes ser
eBaded Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson on !
evening of last week. Mr.. |
is English teacher in the |
public schools here. He and Mrs. I
Johnson were married in Vineland. |
N. j., on Friday of last week. They |
" i'll reside on Delaware alenue.
Rev. Hopkins has retutned here
after attended the NJ. f. Conference
1t Salisbury.
The fire company has had very
ictive week. Many chimney fires
rave been bad and made IL necessary
or them to render aid.
Among the worst were Mr.. Peter
IONS. near Chaplains Chapel and
Joshua Vests of near Dublin Hill.
The Ladies' Auxiliary off the Fire
'Ompany held their monthly meet
ng on Monday evening OF last week.
Mrs. Elk. Tatman was recent
visitor.
Little Miss Gloria Smith was Civ
N delightful birthday party in
lonor of her ninth birthday on We'd
lesday Of last week. All her little
choOl mates were her guests from
To 4.
The dental hygienists have COM
Dleted their work in our school
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09
REDEEM

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Donovan
and family called on MIR. and Mrs
Howard Burton and family on Tues.
day evening. 81
Rev. and Mrs. e. N. Wright called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rust and
family on Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton spent
Easter with the latter's brother and
his family in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert J. Mitchell
OF Milton were Wednesday evening
visitors of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. Donovan and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Rust and
daughter Patricia Mae called on on
Mr.. and Mrs. Cordy Jones and family
on Saturday evening.
&. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clendaniel
and three sons. Edwin. Richard and
Howard. Mrs. Pinky Clendaniel and
Mrs. William Walton. Jr.. were din
ner guests of MIR. and Mrs. Charles
II. Donovan and family on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Clendaniel
and family spent Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Lydia Penuel and daughter
Myrtle of Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Morgan and
family were visitors here ON Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Rust has improved his
property by putting up some new
buildings.
Sunday School next Sunday after
noon at 2 O'Clock. Harry Penuel, SUI
perintendent. Preaching at y. m.
Come one and all.
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09
HUDSON'S X ROADS

Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Clifton and
family of Milford. Mr. and Mrs FL
wood Hudson and son Robert spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Horace
Hudson.
Mrs. Ida McCabe OF Delaware Col
ony spent the weekend at her
daughters Mr.. and Mrs Rockford
Murray
Mrs. Lille Hudson spent Sunday
at her daughters, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Chester Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hudson and
son. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hudson
of Whaleyville spent Sunday with
Amos Hudson and daughter. Mrs.
Myrtle Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Lynch spent
a few days in Philadelphia last week
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Marvin of Mill
vile spent Monday afternoon with
MIR. and Mrs Harry Hudson.
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09

pany soon eXtinguished the flames
The damage was confined to the roof
The property is owned by Mrs. |. W
Belts.
James Anderson who has been
staying with his aunt. Mrs Ethel p.
Il. Leach. for several months was
taken very i'll last Saturday with a
streptOcOccic infection of the throat.
He is being treated at the Kent Gen
eral Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Warren went
TO Philadelphia on Tuesday Ia ac-
company Mr.. Warren's mother to a
hospital.
Mrs. Orland Alexander who went
to the Hahnemann Hospital for treat
ment of the ear, is now with her
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Emory.
Mrs. Mary p. Winberg. Leonard
SOper. Mrs. Katie Phillips and
daughters. Mrs. Raymond Pleasanton
of Rising Sun. Mrs. William Draper
of Wyoming and Bayard Kelly at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Winberg's
sister. Mrs. C. Elizabeth Kline of
New Brunswick. N. j.. on Tuesday of
last week. Mrs. Kline died from
burns received when her clothing
caught on fire while burning paper
in her yard.
Mrs. Mary Winburg who is making
her home with Mrs. Walter Camper
returned home last Thursday.
Mrs. Edith B. Melvin attended con-
ference session at Salisbury, Nd,
last week as delegate from Trinity
M. T.. Church. Mrs. ]. B. Grier also
with representatives from
Barratt's Chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Spurry of Har-
rington were dinner guests of Mrs.
Harry Harrington on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09

required to pay taxes. interest and
all other charges that private utili-
ties are obligated TO meet. In other
words, competition is on a fair, not
an unmeetable. subsidized basis.
The British Grid is likewise widely
regarded as a miracle Of public own
ership. The truth is that the Grid,
according to Mr.. Doying, is not own
ed or operated by the government or
a government agency. II is managed
by a non-political board OF expert
eneed men, and is, to all intents and
purposes. a private enterprise IS
This Is true, to large extent,
throughout the world. Only in
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09

America, among major countries are
privately-owned utilities stringently
regulated and heavily taxed, and ex-
pected to meet Subsidized tax-free
competition. Only in Ameriea do
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09

They have cleaned primary pupils
teeth and encouraged the pupils TO
keep their teeth clean. They also
notified parents of defects found.
Milford chronicle., 1937-04-09

public ownership advocates argue
that their socialistic pets should be
economically pampered and allowed
to escape the obligations that devolve
upon all other business enterprises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
State Starts Check Up of Young Employes
BIDS ON PAVING JOBS RECEIVED
Board to Open Sealed PrO- pOsaIs Tonight - Suc-
 ceSSful Bidders

The contract for the paving of Exchange Place and intersection of Willow and West Main streets, the first of three major paving projects for which contracts will be let, will be awarded within a few days by the board of works, 1t was learned today. The bids will be opened to- night at meeting of the board, after they have been submitted by City Engineer Robert A. Cairns.
 Bids were called for two weeks ago by the city engineer. The work, linked in one project, calls for the paving of Exchange Place proper, North Main street from Savings street to the center, South Main street as far south as the Apothe- carries Hall building, Bank street south to Center street. The latter stretch will also be widened, with five feet being taken from the side walk on the west side of Bank street. The other. paving is that of Willow street from Mitchell ave- nue to West Main street, and Mea- dow street, from Freight street to West Main street.
 . After the bids are opened tonight, they will probably be referred to the city engineer for study. Tonight's meeting will be adjourned for a day or two, and the contract will be awarded when the session is re- Sumed.
 The two other projects for which bids will be sought are the paving of Congress avenue, from Bank street to Bank street, and the paw ing of Willow street and Roseland avenue. These projects, and the one for which the bids will be opened tonight, will be financed with funds from 8 srecent bond issue.
 The street department will pave Homer street, from Chase avenue to Thomaston avenue. Preliminary work on this project has already begun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
Scouts Ready
 For National Rally
Boys From Every Section Open Huge Camp Tomorrow
 in Washington Planned

Washington, June 29- (U.P.) - Approximately 27,000 Boy Scouts and their leaders, representing 535 councils all over the country, will open their national jamboree here tomorrow. The program will extend through July 8.
 Walter c. Head, president of the Boy Scouts of America, and James c. West, chief scout executive, de- scribe the encampment as some thing entirely new in scouting"
 "The great value of this jamboree' they said, twill involve boys, their happiness, their unusual experiences and their soulstirring experiences"
 Camp to Cover $50 Acres
 The scouts will live in a tent city on both sides of the Potomac, River within the shadow of the Washing ton monument. The encampment made possible by an Act of Con. will cover $50 acres. tIs use wa! gress and President Roosevelt ex' tended an invitation to all scouts The scout city will have telephone service, electric lights, theaters running water and a daily news. paper. The U. S. Public Healtt Service will cooperate with scout executives in guarding the camp against disease.
 In addition to the American con- tingent, g foreign scout associations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
$500 NAMES ON
 MERIT SYSTEM
State Meeting Here To- morrow Night to Be
 Largely Attended

More than $500 local voters have signed petitions calling for a refer endum on the establishment of a merit system locally, 1t was an- nounced last night at meeting of the Waterbury chapter of the Con- necticut Merit System Association. Signatures of $500 voters are needed to have the question placed on the voting machines in October, but the systems packers hope to secure at least 1000 signatures to allow safe margin. The drive will be continued to August 1, by which time it IS hoped the requisite number of sign CTS will have been secured.
 A mass meeting of the merit Sys- tenn question will be held tomorrow evening at Settlers Village. Harry Marsh, head of the newly created state department of personnel, will be one of the speakers, Governor Wilbud L. Cross and Horace Taft, of Watertown, are also listed as speak CTS. The committee hopes that Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York will also come here to address the meeting.
 Eight hundred voters have signed the petitions in the last week, 1t was reported last night. The organ ization's next meeting will be held on Tuesday of next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
ITALIAN STUDENTS
 IGNORED TONIGHT

Several hundred youths of Italian percentage or birth will gather to- night at Hotel Elton as guests of honor of the Unico Club at its f1f- teeth annual reception and dance for graduates of schools and col leges. Principles of the clubs civic purposes will be extenuated by num- erous officials, including the fol- lowing:
 Mayor Frank Hayes, Judge Ed ward Mascolo of the local city court, Judge Nicholas F. Rago of the Hart ford city court, and Joseph P. Ken- nedy, principal of Wilby High school Other guests include Louis J. Thi- bodeau, principal of Crosby High school, Judge John F. McGrath, of the local city court, Joseph E. Tinty, of New Britain, past national Unico president, Louis E. Bria, of the school board and Vincent A. Scully.
 Frederick A. Palomba will be toastmaster. Rev. Joseph Valdam- brini, will give the invocation, and Hugo Guastaferri. president of the local club, will welcome the gradu- ates. John DcPastino will present the Mary R. Hillard- Unico Club prizes. Nicholas A. Maiorano will introduce the guest graduates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
DRUGGISTS WILL
 ELECT DUNPHY

William J., Dunphy of this city will be elected president of the Con- necticut Pharmaceutical association at the annual elections tomorrow. The yearly convention of the organ ization opened this morning at the Hotel Griswold, New London.
 MT. Dunphy this year served as first vice president of the state or- ganization. He is a member of the state pharmacy commission.
 Convention delegates, including a number from this city, attended the opening session this morning. A varied program has been arranged for the two-day gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29

will take part in the jamboree. The exact number due from overseas will not be known before registra- tion is completed.
 Many attractive exhibits are planned by the national council and the 12 regional councils The scope and organization of the movement will be portrayed by exhibits at general headquarters. Regional ex- hibits, to be located throughout the camp, will feature displays of scoutcraft, illustrating methods, de- vices and activities typical of the part of the country whence they !! came.
 Important Events Shown Outstanding events on the ,pro- gram follow:
 Wednesday, June 30-9:3o a. m Simultaneous Flag Raising Cere- monies. 8 p. m. Opening Camp Fire
 Thursday, July 1-8 p. m. Arena displays by: Region Three (Del., D of C., Md, Pa., Va). Region Foul (Kentucky, Ohio, West virginia). Friday, July 2-9:30 8. m. Nation al Council Meeting (for official dele gates). 8 p. m. Arena displays by: Region One Conn, Maine, Mass. NH, R. l., Vermont Region Two (New Jersey, New York.) ..
 Saturday, July 3-8 a. m. Arena Displays by: Region Five (Ala., Ark, La, Miss. Tenn, Fla.-Pensacola only). Region Six (Fla.-except Pensacola, Ga, N. C., s. O.
 Sunday, July 4-9 a. m. Religious services for Scouts of different faiths under the direction of their spirit ual advisers. Jewish boys will ob- serve the Jewish Sabbath. p. m Convocation at Washington Monu- ment. Monday, July 5-10 a. m. Exercises at Arlington. 4 p. m. Sea Scout re- gatta. p. m. Independence Day program-Washington fireworks dis play.
 Tuesday, July 6-8 p. m. Arena Displays by: Region Seven GIL, Ind. Mich, Wisc.-except Superior). Re- zion Ten. (Minn., N. D., s. D., Mont Billings only, Wise. - Superior only). .
 Wednesday, July 7-8 p. m. Arena Displays by: Region Eight (Colo. Iowa, Kansas, Mo-, Nebr., Wyoming Region Nine (New Mexico. Okla homa, TeXaS.) ..-at
 Thursday, July 8-l0:30 a. m runxsI pavyiauy Nv1 ekif,rkinv, A nue. 8 p. m. Arena Displays by Region Eleven (Idahe, Oregon Washington, Mont.-except Bil. lings). Region Twelve (Ariz., Calf. Nevada, Utah). Farewell to Worie Jamboree Contingent.
 In addition to the regular life o1 the camp, scouts will be taken oI, educational tours to many historic shrines in Washington and vicinity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
BACHELOR DINNER
 GIVEN SACINARO

Seventy men attended testimo- nial last night at Quaker inn, in honor of James Saginaro, who will be wed on Monday to Miss Jean Komarzienak. He was presented with a purse.
 Charles Nearman was toastmaster and speakers included Michael De- Vito, Thomas O'Brien, Walter Roy, Joseph DiPietro, Clifford Mertle- meyer, and George Kelley.
 Other guests were Frank Pinto, Frank Imbimbo, Fritz Arber, James SasSo, Roland Dreher, Francis Del fino, Frank Cretella, John Christo- foro, Michael Romaniello, Anthony Romaniello, A. J. DelConti, J. Chris ty, Anthonq Damelia, Totty Mucci- no, Daniel Bryan, Samuel Calvo, Gene Roselli, Bernie Barelli, Bernie Pasquarello. Frank Carmen, Frank Ortone, Robert RaddesSo,, Patsy Di Fronzo, Robert Jacovino, Robert LaBrice,. John Phelan, Joseph Ra- naudo, Phil Sacco, Edmund Boyce, Louis Archambault. Michael Lang, Walter, Paul and Everett Beck, Richard Carter, Joseph Angelo, Joseph DeAngelo, Mel Brown, Frank Romano, Phil Thibeault, William Overton, ictor Pagano, Joseph De- Pietro, Wilson Miller, H. w. Brett haupt, Bert Mertlemeyer, Patsy Petit, B. F. Clark, Neway Rocco. Fred Saginaro, James Saginaro, Sr., Carl Basil, Thomas McKenna, J. F. Donahue, Ralph Riccardi, Domenic Crosse, Ray Frost and Isadore GoIdstein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
Legion Women Offer
 Food Sale Thursday
Proceeds to GO for Auxiliary COIOrs-Prde of WeIch
 Circle Auditors Convene This Evening
WAT
Mrs R. v. HeniOn-l7ss ThomastOn Ave.-TeL s-Slss

Waterville, June 29-The Casper S. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary will hold a food sale, Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Kramer Brothers Market, 1887 ThomaSton avenue.
 Those in charge of the sale will be Mrs. Catherine Williams, Mrs. Ethel Byrnes, and Mrs. Mae Smith. The proceeds will go toward the funds for the colors of the auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29

was held Saturday at Lake Com- bounce. The busses well filled, which took the officers, teachers and chil- dren there, and many members of the church attended in private cars. Swimming was enjoyed, also games.
 Sunday school has now closed fer the summer. The session held last Sunday being the last one until it re-opens again in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
Suspend Meetings

Suspend Meetings
 The regular Tuesday evening meetings of the Micah Cleans So- ciety of Grace Methodist church have been suspended for the sum- mer and will not be held again until September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29

To get out the vote Johannes burg, South Africa, had 200 reg istration clerks visit every house and flat in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29

The auditors of the Pride of Welch Circle, will hold a meeting this evening at Foresters' hall on Hanover street at 8 o'clock.