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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08
Today's Church
Message
IT'S YOU.
By REV. ]. EVERETTE NEESE

IT'S YOU.
If you want to work in the kind of a
church
Like the kind of a church you like,
You needn't slip your clothes in a
grip
And start on long, long hike.
You'll only find what you left behind,
For there's nothing that's really
new;
It's knock at yourself when you
knock your church;
1t isn't your church-it's YOU.
Real churches aren't made by men
afraid
Lest somebody else takes the lead:
When everyone works and nobody
shirks,
They can make any church succeed.
If you do your part
And appreciate what others do,
TOO,
Your church will be what YOU want
to see
It isn't your church-it's YOU.
Anonymous.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

sion while rival counsel prepare writ
ten briefs.
Recently a representative of the
sfotg told your correspondent eff
they'll just let us operate for thirty
days, we don't give a damn what
Judge Meekins does"
It seems he'll get that long, at least.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

1T was particularly impressed with
the Alabama campaign to- acquaint
farmers with the type of fertilizer
best to use on their SOIL" said Louis
H. Wilson, publications head for the
Department of Agriculture on his re-
turn from the Atlanta session of agfl-
cultural workers.
"They seem to have put it over IN
great STYLE" he added. I'm North
Carolina about AZ per cent of all forth
lizer sold is of the 1872 type, and yet
this 1873 fertilizer is not recommend
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

Meredith College, Raleigh, Feb. s.
DR.. William X. MCGEE, pastor of the
First Baptist Church of Thomasville,
who will be the speaker for the an
nual Week of Deeper Spiritual Think
ing that will be observed at Meredith
College February 14-19. DR.. MCGEE
will speak twice daily under the spon-
sorship of the Baptist Student Union
and will be available daily for con-
ferences and open forums. The speak
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

err is former pastor of the Hocutt
Memorial Baptist Church OF Burning
ton and is widely known IN his demo
mination for leadership among young
npnmln
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08
Recommends Pow-O-Lin
Raleigh Woman Tells Neighbors
Of Relief That Came to Her

MRS. Il. Il. Browning,
no e. Whitaker
Mill Road, Raleigh,
N. c., says: POW-O-
LIN is the most per-
feet preparation I
have ever used. I
was in the throes Of
bilious a t t a c k s,
dizzy spells and suf-
fering due to consti-
patton and nothing
I took seemed to re-
1ieVe me. Since taxi
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

Nov in my day we had less o,,
nastics and more geography ans sym
learned etiquette at the end we
hickory stick. That's why NV oon VI a
ton has really amounted to soma a.
thing! No"le-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

ed for any soil or for raisinn
kind OF crop whatever. We amy any
fertilizer of higher nitarte and n,o. a
content than that" p0Vash
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

ing POWaO-LIN, 1 am relieved of my
suffering and I really feel like new
and different woman since taking this
fine medicine"
PEOPLES DRUG STORE,
(Old Dorsey Stand) Henderson, N. c.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

1937-Relief cases rise to new, high
in striking Flint, Mich.-Malaga,
Spain, falls in hands of Gen. Franco.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08
Capital Gossip
BY HENRY AVERILL
f,,,Iv r,,spatch BNreaa.

rn The Sir --Alser nOs.
RALEIGH, Feb. 8-Oldest menper OIL
the state Board of Elections IN point
of service is Adrian Mitchell RepuD-
lican from Hartford county. He was was
named by Governor Mclean in l9zo
when the board, as presently constr
tuted, came into being, and ne mas
served on it continuously every since.
And SO it was no new thrill to him
Yesterday when the board was sworn
in by Governor Hoey and had the or
ganization meeting at which w. a;
Lucas, Wilson Democrat, was named
chairman.
Mr.. Mitchell, though he has stead
factiy held to his political religion
has always managed to get along well
with his colleagues on the election
board.
He agrees that during the last ten
years. there has been less dlsputatlon
over partisan matters on the board
than in almost any state in the Union.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-02-08

Commissioner of Agriculture w.
Kerr Scott was chairman OF the com
mittee for the agriculture workers
meeting in Atlanta which drafted re-
solutions requesting the Federal gov
eminent to continue to appropriate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
AutOists Held

Arrested last night after what police said was a mile and a half chase through busy traffic, Fred Rechenberg, 27, of Scott road, was given a continuance to Monday in city court this morn ing on a reckless driving charge.
 The arrest was made by Motor PatroImen Joseph Mccarthy and James Wagner, who halted Rechenberg's car at East Main street and Hamilton avenue.
 A continuance to Monday was also given Gustave Goss, S5, of 1O5 Edin street, who was arr rested early today after an ac- cident at Baldwin and Washing ton streets. GOss is charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
WASHINGTON CAMP
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Resolution Adopted, Prais= ing Activities of Dies
 Committee

Austin Martin was chosen pres ident of the Washington Camp, Pa triotic Order Sons of America for the next six months at a meeting last night in Lord Kitchener post hall. Other officers chosen were: Vice-President Charles Turney; master of forms, William Candee; recording secretary, Arthur S. Dan- iels; treasurer, Frank Blakeslee: financial secretary, Claude B. Link; conductor, William Peck; inside guard, Paul Couch; outside guard, Fred Peck; orator, Leon Hall; trus- tee, Louis Benedict. The officers will be installed January 19.
 The camp is cooperating in a state membership drive to last until September and in a program to organize junior camps for boys in Connecticut. MT. Link is chairman of the committee in charge of junior camp organizations.
 Announcement was made that. the camps promotion committee is planning to present another flag to local Boy Scout troop.
 A resolution was adopted, com mending Congressman Martin Dies, chairman of the congressional com- mittee that is Investigating alleged American activities. A copy was sent to Dies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
LEGAL MANEUVERS
 LOOM FOR TRIAL
Atty CarmOdy Seeks Me- KessOn X Robbins Hear=
 ing for New Haven

Creditors and bondholders of the McKesson & Robbins Company yes- terday filed involuntary petions for reorganization of the firm in the Connecticut Federal Courts - in attempt to bring the litigation to this state instead of New York where originally the action was started.
 Attorney Edward Carmody of this city filed a petition on behalf of the Benrus Watch Company and the Waterbury Clock Company of this city, ad the Munson D. Shaw Company of New York.
 A similar petition has been filed in a New York court on the basis that principal assets are in that city. That is erroneous" said At torney Carmody ,who maintains that the principal business and assets of the concern are located in Con- necticut. He has moved to have the New York petition dismissed.
 Both petitions call for the reor- ganization of the concern under the Chandler act. Hearings are expect ed to be conducted within ten days, but are pending the conclusion of the New York matters.
 The other petition was filed in Hartford in the name of Anna Lieb- ling, Jack Lawson and David Cohn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Shut Down!

The annual seasonal shutdown at the Waterbury Clock company went into partial effect yesterday when several of the departments closed and all departments will close at the end of next week for the usual Christmas holiday.
 c. H. Granger, vice-president, said that the plant is observing annual practice during the talk ing of inventory and denied that the shutdown is any more drastic than in other years. He said that the most of the plant is operat- ing and that it is expected that the plant will be reopened for full operation after January 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Pine Rock Circle

Pine Rock Circle, Lady Forest CTS of America, elected Mrs. Nora Doyle commander at the annual meeting last night at Mechanics hall. Mrs. Doyle is the present commander, and was unanimously renamed for another term.
 Others chosen were: Sub-corn- mander, Mrs. Elizabeth Peters; fi- nancial secretary, Mrs. Sarah Lynch; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Mo- Namara; recording secretary, Mrs. Catherine Marinan; right guide. Mrs. Katherine Dermody; left guide, Mrs. Margaret Candy; in- side guard, Mrs. Catherine Dunn; outside guard, Mrs. Hattie Tracy; pianist, Mrs. Lydia Ayotte; lec- turer, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy; trustee, Mrs. Katherine Loy; phy- sician, Dr. Ernest H. Johnston.
 A committee was chosen to ar- range for the installation January 20, in Mechanics hall. Committee members are Miss Sadie Sullivan, Miss Sophie Salamon, Miss Mar jorie Quilter, Mrs. Dermody, Mrs. Anna Crean, Mrs. Mary Dunlap and Mrs. Helen Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
BARUCH DIRECTS
 CLUB WRESTLERS
Classes Held Every We'd nesday Night = Curzi
 Leads Gym Class

Wrestling classes will be held in the wrestling room at the Boys club Wednesday evening at 2 o. clock. MT. Baruch, who a short while ago was active in collegiate and amateur wrestling, will direct the class. All club members are well come.
 Gymnastics will once again rule on Tuesday evening at 2 o'clock. Regular class work under MT. Curzi will be in order for both beginners and more advanced performers. All club members are urged to be on time.
 Basketball is going strong with three leagues in full swing. Leading the senior circuit are the Gophers and Warriors with the intermediate legue,. A and B led by the Bull dogs, Statesmen and the RoverS and Hawks in the B division.
 Scheduled classes in bag punch ing, light and heavy, and weight lifting, will begin shortly, time to be announced later.
 The once unbeatable Cadets are back in the limelight and play each Tuesday at 8:30 o'clock.
 The Power House quintet has re- placed the Brigades in the senior circuit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Motion Denied

Judge Miles F. McNiff of the court of common pleas today issued a ruling denying the mo- ton to set aside the verdict which was returned by a jury in the case of Matteo Gigante against the Connecticut Light & Power company.
 The verdict is for $1,5OO in favor of the plaintiff, and Judge McNiR rules that it must be paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
WTLFRED J. MECIN
 DIES IN BOROUGH
We'll Known Contractor in III Health for Past Few
 Months

Naugatuck, Dec. Wilfred J. Megin, 57, head of the w. J. Megin Contracting Co., Inc, and resident of this town most of his life, died this morning at his home, 686 South Main street.
 MT. Megin had been in ill health for several months, but was only forced to remain at home the past week. He was well known here and wal contractor for 31 years.
 He was born in Bethany, June 13. 1881, the son of James L. and Jane Hotchkiss Megin. He was past mas ter of the Beacon Valley Grange, past master of Excelsior Pomona Grange and a past deputy of the state Grange.
 He was also a member of Shepherd lodge, A. F. & A. M. and Allerton chapter, R. A. M, and Clark Com mandery of Waterbury. He was 8 Sand degree Mason. He was a direc- tor of the Naugatuck National bank and Naugatuck Chamber of Com merce. He was also affiliated with the Rotary club, Centennial lodge. Odd Fellows, Magnolia Encampment and Columbian Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows. He was communicant of the Congregational church and a past patron of Evergreen chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lilli Humiston Megin; two sons, Earl H. and Wilfred R.; and three grand children, all of Naugatuck; and 8 sister, Mrs. William L. Haskell of Chicopee Falls, Mass.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
MOTORCYCLE CLUB
 HOLDS OPEN HOUSE

An open house meeting of the Waterbury Motorcycle Club attract ed about 50 to the clubrooms at .394 Hamilton avenue last night. Initial plans for a membership drive were launched. The club will conduct a very active program of events dur ing the coming months.
 Next Tuesday night the club will nominate officers. Present officers are Edward Yakulevich, president; John Arnold, vice-president; J. P. Donovan, secretary and Charles Daniels. treasurer and road captain.
 A 19-inch trophy and 8 plaque which will be awarded in club com- petition during the coming months were on display last night. J. P. Donovan is the donor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the cOmpen- satiOn commissioner:
 Princeton Knitting Mills Co. and Frank Perugini, 97 Wood street, left thigh injury, $15.12 beginning October 16.
 John w. Baker, West Goshen and Peter B. Pinette, West Goshen, left leg injury, $12.12 beginning November 26.
 Ernest A. Marquard, TOrrington, and Louis G. Lord, Lyndale ave- nue, Waterbury, toe injury, ques- tion of specific injury, payments undetermined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Benefit Party

More than 500 attended the Christmas card party of St. Fran cis Xavier's church last night in Xaverian hall. Prizes were won by St. Thomas church, team, scoring 35 points; Patrick Shea, 34 points, Arthur Frageau and Michael Don- Ian 32 each.
 Receipts of the party will be used to provide needy families with Christmas baskets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Zindah Grotto

Plans for a Christmas party Wednesday at Temple hall were made at the supper and meeting last night of Zindah Grotto at the Bank street club room. The next meeting of the organization will be at it's new rooms in Masonic temple.
 The Grotto auxiliary will spon- sor the Christmas party at which entertainment will include several magicians, including the Great LeRoi & Company" and Williston, of New York.
 Motion pictures were shown last night by William Wityak of travel through Nassau, Havana and Cur acao and Vernon I. Hall, mon- arch, was in charge of the pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Fire Spectre Menaces Joys or Chris tnras Local Marshal Offers No "Don'ts", but Points Out Dangers Associated With Christmas Trees,
 Ornaments.

blow out the wiring in the house might easily become overheated enough to cause a serious fire. Main taining good fuse protection accord ing to MT. O'Rourke, is especially important during the holidays.
 Decorations
 The f1ammable decoration that has proved the most dangerous is cotton snow, but there are other materials such as paper and pyrox- lin used for Christmas trimmings that are equally as bad. It is foolish to use these hammable trimmings because asbestos wool, properly treated cotton, metal tinsel and glass decorations are just as nice, and are non-hammable. Then, too, the light ed candle on the tables has been the cause of many women being burned on account of the flimsy material of their dress catching fire.
 We warn against people burning dry trees and wrappings in fire places; chimeny fires follow such practice. Chimney fires are due to the accumulation of soot caused by imperfect combustion of fuel, and neglect to clean the chimney.
 When we talk of the possibility of fire, we must consider the loss of life by fire during the year. Recall the blast at gasoline station here a year ago in which two boys died as a result of burns received; look back to the night when a young man was trapped in his home on South Elm street, and died as a re- suit of his burns; think of the lit tie Mahoney girl of Hill street whose dress caught fire and she died short ly afterwards.
 Deaths from fire in Waterbury should make all stop and think a little at this particular season of the year. We read much of the loss of lives in other cities, and these, too, should add to our feeling of safety at times like the present.
 We of the Marshal,s office of Wa terbury. in line with the instructions given us by the wise fire authority of the country, like MT. Bugbee, ap- peal for consideration of our efforts to keep down the fire loss locally, and to see to it that all proper and safe methods are applied against any possibility of fire.
 No "DOntS"
 We issue no "don'ts" to the pub lie, as MT. Bugbee advises. This is free and glorious country, and people as a rule do not like to be told they cannot do this or they cannot do that, under threat of the law. We make no such threats; we simply ask and seek the cooperation of the people for their own safety. and also to protect the buildings and property now standing within the corporate limits of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

regular meeting at 8 o'clock.
 Various suggestions have been made to find" the approximate $42,OOO in saving that would allow carving of the tax rate downward. Some of the considerations were taking the amount from the $780, GOO set up under jurisdiction of the finance board for possible welfare emergency costs beyond the regular $367 900 appropriation.
 It was pointed out, however, that the welfare costs for 1888 had run to more than $550,000 due to con- ditions and that 1889 may see repe- tition of the heavy demand for re- lief expenditures. Another poSSibil- ity was taking over the $37 ,552 which the finance board has set up as an emergency appropriation which might be used after the first of the year for payment of storm damage, snow removal and the like.
 At the same time, Attorney John L. Gaffney, secretary of the Bronson Library board, appeared by special arrangement with the aldermen to seek increases in the library's ap- propriation from $41 ,000 to $45, ,000 citing that various repairs to the library building are needed. Mem- bers of the board considered the re- quest but examination of the special funds available to the library showed that the $200, ,000 bequest from which a large portion of the support de- rives, now totals in excess of $780, GOO.
 Some members of the board ap- peared in favor of restoration of pay cuts for city employees, some for further cuts; some additional equipment for departments and some increases in appropriations for supplies.
 It was fairly generally predicted by the membership that some way will be found to cut the quarter mill from the rate, providing 8 34 and 3-4 rate for the tax levy next year rather than the 35-mill rate ap- proved thus far.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
$50, 900 DAMAGES
 SOUGHT IN SUITS

Adjournment until Tuesday has been taken in the common pleas court litigation of Esther G. Bates, Annette Guertin and Arthur Haw- ley against George Cassidy. Dam- ages totaling $30,000 are sought in the three actions which came to trial before Judge Miles F. McNiff early this week. The suits are based on an accident November 28, 1887 on Meriden road. A car driven by Cassidy allegedly struck a tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Warning No. 2

Charging that some persons have resumed dumping refuse on Bunker Hill avenue, the Health Department today warned that such practice will result in arrest and prosecution.
 New signs have been posted to inform the trespassers of their liability to penalty and the motor patrol is keeping a lookout for violators of the ordinance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Owner Loan Corp. against Clara L. Bronson end others.
"PrOteCtiOn''

Local wholesale heating dis tribut0rs twill meet Wednesday noon in a downtown restaurant to form a protective Organiza- tiOn.
 The organization committee includes: George Gaughan, sec- retary-treasurer; Edwin Bar rows, Martin Ryan, Nicholas Russo, DOmenic RiscuSsi and Bernard DOnnell,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Lady McAlpine

Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughters of Scotia, entertained 75 children at the annual lodge Christmas party last night at Lord Kitch- ener post hall. A program of en- tertainment was offered, refresh ments were served, and gifts were presented.
 The party was preceded by 8 business meeting, at which Mrs. Agnes Porter presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
FOSTERS BODY IS
 AS YET UNCLAIMED

Fairfield, Conn, Dec. IT - CU.P) The John M. Shaughnessy Tuner al Home said today the body of F. Donald Coster, president of McKes- son & Robbins, who committed sui- eide yesterday, was "still here" and that it had received no order for its disposition.
 Definite funeral plans may be re- ceived before noon, it was indicated, from members of the family"
 An autopsy on the body, it was said, was performed last night by Medical Examiner Stanton R. Smith who released the body"
 Mrs. Coster was reported resting after several hysterical hours fol- lowing the death of her husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
POLICE COMMEND
 CHASE STUDENTS

Safety slides for projection ma- chimes, made by pupils at the Chase grammar school, won commendation from police yesterday.
 The slides were inspected by Police Superintendent William J. Roach and James J. Little, accident squal statistician, who also delivered short safety talks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Workers Picket,
 Protest LGyoFs

Picket '1ines' at city han, where a group is protesting to- day the IayoR of about $50 Wa terbury WPA workers, started with three "vOIunteers", early today but later the number was increased to seven.
 Among the signs carried by the pickets were such as: "We Protest WPA Lay Off = We Want Our Jobs Back; "Make This a Merry Christmas-Give Me My Job Back; "FOr Us A Merry Christmas = Give Us Back Our Jobs"
 On all of the signs appeared the name of the group sponsor ing the affair, the Workers AL liance, c. I. o. affiliate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
HELD RESPONSIBLE

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1T-(UP)- Dewey E. Nolet, Bristol, was held criminally responsible by Coroner Frank E. Healy in the death of Ar thur H. Holcomb, Jr., Connecticut State college student, in a Man chester automobile accident Nov. IA. Nolet was driver of a car which collided with the machine in which Holcomb was a passenger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Court Orlando

Court Orlando, Independent Or- der of Foresters, held its annual Christmas party last night at Waverly inn, Cheshire. Plans were in charge of Mrs. Raymond Man tigia, Mrs. Louis Chieffo and Mrs. Irene Dreher.
 The annual election will De held Dec. 29 at the Casa Italiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
AIcorn Figured In
 Bitter Jury Fights
Exhausting Extra Panels of Veniremen No New Ex'
 perience to Special Prosecutor in Local Trial

Disqualification of two complete panels of venirenen in the search for jury of 12 to hear a criminal trial is no innovation to Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorr, who represents the state in the trial of the Waterbury conspiracy scandal
 In three sensational cases during the past 13 years such procedure has developed and in one case it finally became necessary to pick talesmen of the street for questioning.
 Such was the experience of the state in the famous Chapman mur- der trial. The man who was select ed from the street search finally became the foreman of the Chap man murder trial jury. That was in 1925.
 In 1927 a similar experience arose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

in an Alcorn prosecution of tlas Chinese" murder case. More than one venire was exhausted in this case before the 12 men were ac~ cepted.
 More familiar to the present gem eration was the truck strike" trial of 1887, for which several men were sentenced to prison. More than one venire was exhausted in this case before the trial got under way.
 Jury laws have been changed since the days of the Chapman trial, however. At that time a venireman could be challenged if he had served on jury for five consecutive years.