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Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
STREET PARKING METERS
Have Proved Unsuccessful in Two
More Cities in Experiments

'Experimental' installations of
parking meters have proved unsuc-
cessful in two more cities, and mo-
torists in Brownwood, Texas, and
Williamson, West Virginia, no long
er have to pay for parking on the
streets, according to L. r. Lewis,
president of Delaware Motor Club
AAA. In Brownwood," Mr.. Lew
is reported, citizens objected to
installation of the meters and the
city officials held a vote on the sub
ject with the result that the met
ers were voted down by majority
of 8-to-1 In spite of this vote, the
city officials went ahead with in
stallation of meters for trial per-
iod.' This so incensed the people
of BroWnwood that an election was
held and the entire ticket of city
officials favoring the meters was
defeated. AS a result, a number of
meters are still decorating the
streets but no attempt is made to
enforce collection and therefore no
one pays. THE Brownwood vote IS
perhaps the second time that the
people themselves have been given
a chance to pass on the question of
meters. Both times, they turned
it down by overwhelming major
tiles. Removal of the meters in
Williamson was ordered by the
City Council following presentation
of a resolution of protest by the
Business Mems Association. This
resolution set forth that after fifty
days of trial a canvass of the sec
ton indicated that a large major
ity Of the shopping public was op-
posed to parking meters; that their
use hurt business by keeping
would-be shoppers out of the city;
and that meters had failed Of their
purpose and should be removed.
Meters are now in operation in
thirty-six American cities, bringing
in an estimated total Of 81 100000
revenue"
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
ODESSA
Items of Personal and Social Inter
est Cleaned About NeighborhoOd

Items of Personal and Social Inter
est Cleaned About NeighborhoOd
Odessa. Nov 1O-The David Will
son Mansion was a bower Of flow
ers for Founders Day. The flow
ers were taken to Mrs. E. T. War
ner's grave. The celebration Of
Founders Day was attended by a
goodly number Of people.
The Odessa Branch of the Red
Cross is destined to 60 over the top.
The aids are working to build up
membership and to have them pay
their Red Cross dues of S1.00 as
soon as possible. Collectors are
Miss May Enos, Mrs. Earl Pleas
anton, Mrs. A. J. Finley and Mrs.
George Whittock.
The Ever Ready Bible class serv-
ed luncheon at the Red Mems Hall
on Election Day, November 8th.
Soup, sandwiches, coffee, and pies
were served. A neat little sum
was realized.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Burchard
and family have been visiting in
Blackbird.
Mr.. George Kielkopf who has
been very i'll, is improving and able
to be home again.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

Since 1918, Mr.. Cameron has
held a position Of trust and inf1u-
ence ia the Ford Motor Company.
For the last four years he has been
a speaker On the Ford unday Even
ing Hour and editorial comment in
the leading publications of the
country. He has a fine sense of
value of words and a genius for
translating ideas and policies into
simple, easily understood English.
He has a keen analytic mind and
the courage to say what he thinks.
u. K Garrigues will act as Toast
master and introduce Mr. Gamer
on. Mr.. Lammot dupont Copeland
is chairman of the Banquet Com
mittee. Miss Violet L. F'indlay is
making plans to have child
speaker representing the Junior
Safety Council, and Style Show
Of Industrial Protective Equipment
is being prepared by Mr.. ]. Thomas
Warren. In addition to Mr.. Cam
eron's talk, short addresses will be
given by Governor McMullen, and
Mayor Bacon of Wilmington. Mr.
Copeland reports that other distin-
guished guests who have indicated
they will be present are: Hon.
Charles l.. Terry, Jr.; Hon. G.
Douglass Buck; j. Warren Marsh
all; Theodore G. Joslin; Julien H.
Harvey, Managing Director of the
National Conservation Bureau; and
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
French Quarter Houses
Chinese in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS. The Orient has
met the West.
The once legendary Chinatown of
New Orleans has moved to the
French quarter for a last stand.
Driven out Of their own section. the
Chinese set up stores in the typical
Creole buildings Of the Vieux Carre.
Only 20 or 80 Chinese are left.
At one time there were about a
thousand living in the Chinese col
ony built especially for them dec
AIDES ago.
Progress brought about demoli-
ton Of their buildings and reports of
a new, better Chinatown never de-
veloped. In the meantime, the size
of the colony decreased. Coolies
were barred from the waterfront
and merchants were not able to
meet rentals. Some Chinese went
to work on farms. in stores and
laundries.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

The Delaware Liquor Commis-
sion has announced that its five in
spectors in Kent and Sussex coun-
ties are to be equipped with the
commissions regulation uniform of
French blue coats and navy blue
trousers with yellow trimmings.
Collections of the Delaawre Liquor
Commission last month were S44,-
1860, compared with S48, ,890.S3 in
October of last year.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

the same passing combination also
accounted for the extra point.
Hoyle went on the attack in the
final period, but the local team
stopped two long drives after they
advanced past the 30-yard line.
The drum and bugle corps Of
American Legion Post No. l of
Wilmington performed between the
halves. Undefeated and scored
upon only once, the Fort DUPONT
Red Devils are now on the highest
rungs of Army East Coast champ
ionship ladder.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
Doctor Offers Advice to
People Who Read In Bed

ALBANY, N. Y.-Reading in bed.
rather than being injurious to the
eyes. may prove beneficial.
DR.. J. F. Morrow, member of
the American Optical company's bu-
reau of visual science, said in an ad-
dress here that bed reading can be
relaxing to the eyes because the
eyes are used at a different angle
from the one employed in office or
classroom work.
He offered the following rules to
govern bed reading:
Have adequate illumination; do
not slouch in bed; incline the head
forward slightly; rest reading ma
terial on a surface 16 to 20 inches
from the eyes; rest the eyes occa-
sionally.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17

Lew r. Palmer, one of the Original
founders of the National Safety
Council. Special tables of ten or
more may be arranged. The res
ervations may be made by writing
to the Delaware Safety Council,
2169 DUPONT Building, Wilmington
or by VIM. E. Matthews, Jr., local
representative of the Council.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses, cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER TAO r
13. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
WINS
|ER |ERRT.HOYLE
l"i' Send Over Touch
|ssa First and Third
F'd0ds of Clash
NORE WAS IA TO 0

~ 'ssat' Red Devils resum-
\, - s,i1. r quest Of the East
,f,a,s lootSall Championship
il. s'1oa ~ by conquering
/ ri.i. 4, = to 0, in a hard
h H. Despite the fne
y .i.,,., Of the powerful
even Fort Dupont
~ pasa over scores in the
b T,tasa taea'teIs to gain the
b. .,,l.' D,o'y' Held in check
/ N NY NY minutes of the
(r,s9 Dupont : finally tailed led
r. 4. blocked lock a punt by
h H. i ,,s Visitors 25-yardi,
n any, .o0se oval and ran
h h" ,'', > the goal line. A A
"a H. ~ lsnOne to Turner
"a A. sfa I D Devils in scor-
|<essss n .1 the first period eric
p d o,l,yard y: line, zenone
tess PA Ip,,ace-kick a 6eld
Sst,as.si sit !, was wide. Fort Fort
|<SsresSS n. \ the second per. el
Esas loaO, Intercepted a pass
he sdv,~ |o-yard line.
k'aoyIls' l'Iss lsf.,e; was stop
idl was in
slA :
Eapn, o on Pass
ksn I'D S1s,eAed saal 81 yards
taird ns., ssIlal attack 70
ss GOVERN ssllOd. The last
aslgenberg, uai and
Smyrna times., 1938-11-17
n % 4 STATES
PL4 People Were o:,s AFFECTED nnf'
.oDv,D RELIEF
[ar,pBEAD RELIEF

y D. y Ps5. lor the American Req
ll,a-, ihoar \ lnascessitating Red !
t'l'ti-1 ttisrorghout the United
sl'l ..''t5 t6g past twelve
.,,+ reveals that 129 domes,
,lr.lsl' q. ,'IIsd for Red cross ald
'..ls 'l.,s, s'-5iI d Il states, and that
S'll.-,s r,s given to 100000 per-
!. I, rsre disaster victims
b y. W. h, been a very active
....,r, y, r,I when one compares
',gsr .osrations with the aver
99',s ,i'..ters requiring Red
y .n.ralIv al,r,i for the past l5
y .e.'irnan l-1 Norman H. Davis
~nnenting on the Red
. polief Service report.
',,l ,,ta,trophes included
y. cyclones, epidemics'
n, ~ iore,t fires, hailstorms'
,.-,,ior, ~, m a school bus acci-
.sinTreck, tornadoes, ty-
,s,..r reIief was the first hui
v, n work Of the American
=, Z, ,fter its organization in
n N. Davis said. In the en-
La lNN@N
4 ,a.rs the flag Of the Red
.s,s0Tn upon every scene Of
.Fa,tsr IN the United States.
\ cDss has carried relief
,,tsirg shelter, medical aid,
r.tCn Of homes and families
a han 2,2OO scenes Of dis
,ttons and abroad, and has
N rsr S14O,OOOi0OO contrib
M American public in this
tnsrcy."
ssd Cross policies Of relief,
utrsl chairman pointed out,
established over a period
\ trough actual experience
rrisrs il the field. Relief is.
-ths basis Of need Of suffer
-ra0sses. Loans, he pointed
4 rs7sr made, but relief is a
In lie Red Cross in the name
r:-hars and contributors toll
III
Til not be possible for the
laa 70 carry out such wide
sinIet activities without the
thousands Of volunteer work
L Davis said. Volunteers
! zlilstay Of the organiza-
ri ii the past years work
n2 from many cooperating
sasnade it possible for US
lEhs many calls for help"
Nlsi was being given to
afit1ral catastrvphes, the
aAVas not unmindful or the
Y iaf Preparedness plans to
1zgalcies that may arise III
E'Hcal community. Red
aiiars in hundreds Of coun-
" arganized disaster pre-
@& sonnittees charged with
z'lFto map relief plans il
aalsed, and to organize re-
= communities to prevent
lan q effort and waste of
Y wen calls for help are
hi
pans are proving especial
aA9aaV' in localities subject
u l'odS, tOrnadoes, Or hur-
aa actual tests Of such
sllTs demonstrated The ny
y lsh measures.
llnini'tratiOn Of such relief
victims is made possible
n'aSerships Of millions
- Z IN all walks Of life, !"
nlnisd out. "The extent
~ aid to such sufferers
.epsldent 4 upon unselfsb
as part Of all Of u.s."
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Those taking part are as follows:
Alden Church, Louis Hollett, Ar
thur Anthony, Edward Sermon,
Ethel Powell, Pauline Jones, Jane
Rasin, Ethel Jones, Julian Leager,
Jay Pratt.
Mrs. Louisa A. HURT and sister,
Miss Willie Moffett, have returned
to their home here after spending
several weeks with their sister,
Mrs. Kate Tonkin in Wilmington.
Mrs. Clara Rolph is spending
some time at the home of her son,
William Rolph and family, near
Betterton.
Mr.. Fred c. Numbers was Wis
itor to friends and relatives in
Denton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry King, OF
Townsend, were recent guests at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nat Baker.
Miss Charlotte Jones, of Will
mington, has been a visitor to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P
Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. holland Robinson
and family have been guests OF
her brother, Julian King, and fam
lily, at Granogue, Del.
Mr. Frank Carmine and family
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
Town Should Remove Snow

The annoyance wrought
upon motorists driving to
town to deal and even our own
citizens who depend upon
their autos to do their
shopping have been put to a
test the last few days, many
of whom had to be dug
OF pulled out. The con
sensus Of opinion is Town
Council should put a force Of
men on to clean the cutters
and crossings in the business
section. Smyrna can i'll af-
ford to drive trade away. Peo-
pie who want to come to town
to make purchases, should BE
given every aid to do So. Up
to-date communities are offer
ing every comfort and advan-
tage to get trade. Town
Council should cooperate with
our merchants to make it
easy during snow storms to
trade here. Council should
remove the snow.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
CORRESPONDENCE
CONTINUED From Page EightJ

rabbits and some birds while hunt
ing near Taylor's Bridge last week.
Cherry trees and lilacs were dis
covered in bloom in the Blackbird
area during the record warm spell
before Thanksgiving. Some farm
ers report pear trees in blossom.
The general belief is that the warm
spell will not damage fruit trees
unless it is prolonged and that the
blossoms were due more to ply
sical condition than to weather.
DR.. Clarence Pritchard, of Phil
adelphia, Pa, has been the guest of
his brother, Mr.. Joseph Pritchard
and wife the past week
Mrs. Walter Lee is steadily i'm
proving from her recent attack of
pleurisy and is able to get about
again much to the joy of her
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lurty of
Warwick, Md, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Moore, of Smyrna, were re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Win
field 1. Cochran, on Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Ethel j. Reynolds, who has
been one of the official collectors
at Townsend for Red Cross dues,
will appreciate any remaining
members making their donations
this week s she wishes to report
TO the Townsend chairman, Mrs.
Richard Hodgson.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
WELLINGTON
Items of Personal and Social Inter.
est Cleaned About Geiphhorhood

Millington, Md, Dec. - Miss
Pauline Jones has returned to her
duties with the Electric Light
Company after an absence of sew
eral weeks due to an automobile
accident on the Millington-Midd
town road a few weeks ago. She
is doing part time duty at present
until she is stronger. Her sister
and brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner Porter are still under
treatment in Wilmington, and it
will be several weeks more before
they can return to their home
here.
The young people, friends and
members of Asbury M. E. Church
are putting on a play in the Mill
ington High School Auditorium
for the benefit Of the church De-
cember / and 2. The play is
comedy entitled ooh Doctor"
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
Nut Coal S1O.5C
Stove Coal S1O.50
Egg Coal S1O.5O
Pea Coal S STE
These are CASH Prices

We deliver this coal from the
cars in your bin with one hauling
and handling and give you the ben
eft of this saving. This is deeo-
mined coal and you can enjoy you,
cozy warm home for less money By
saving expense on handling fue,
Phone US or come and see us arc
book your order for the next ca.
coming in.
We sell Argo Top ROOF PAINT
and CEMENT that we can guar
antee to stop leaks. Look after
your roofs and save your home in
side and you will save money
F.. NJ. RUST
Yard ana Warehouse Del
aware Street
Phone 1886 SMYRNA. DEL.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Mrs. Henry Ward and daughter
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

have moved into the property of
Mrs. John A. Tobin on Cypress
Street.
Mrs. Carrie Harkless of Will
mington, spent a visit recently
with Mrs. Ruth Bowman.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Manlove and
family of Warwick, Md, have re-
turned from a visit to Mrs. Man
loves sister and brother-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jones.
Mrs. John Connor, Miss Marie
Vansant and Mrs. James D. Moore
were recent visitors of the latter's
brother, Walter King, and family
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

in Dover.
Mrs. Elizabeth smith, MT. dhd
Mrs. Charles Smith and son CnaI-
les. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Pollick,
of Cheltenham, Pa, have been Wis
iting Mrs. John E. WoodaH.
Messrs. Norman Higman and
Ryland Price have been vlsltln Z
relatives in Wilmington and Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John George ard
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory KINNEY Of
Denton, were guests at the home
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Of Miss MolIie Higman the past
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dul.ng q
Oxford, Were recent visitors OF his
grandmother, Mrs. john T. Slau9 a
ter.
Mrs. Ella Gale has Ietu1EeG
home after short stay al TIE 70
yer Hospital fer Treatment.
Mrs. Emma Airey Of Cator sville,
spent Thanksgiving holiday at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Ms.
Charles P. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
HARTLY

items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity
Haltly, Dec. THE Hartly fire
company was called to the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Burris of near
Downs Chapel, Sunday week to a
chimney fire which was soon ext.n-
guished
Mrs. Howard SchWeitzer ana
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

daagate, Betty
guests of her H.. ~ Ts,s Il
J8an Stafford 4 'u,s l., M s3T'
Nr and AIr.. @aIy5.- T:,s
e5s teeent guests a'SFsl ! !. d
Robert Davis i : ~. p Nj as3 n
Air and Mrs. v,i1. -1l'-s Clesl. !
accompanied by u l,-lail Scilgs.,
oettson Of ChesuaIsS ! Sazta. d,
tL-P recently 10 J. !, lo9k ID
Harry Puterbapg5 !. NJ al 4
Mrs LaWrence1 r.. :. ra's'r3 /
d,ea Of Marvd.l N4lls aai /
guests Of her mots. veg nd
Daly. ''-eF N,s \,
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Published Every Thursday Morning, by
r. ID. HOFFECKER, Proprietor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker, July s.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10, 1907.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

ADVERTISEMENTS ~ The Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district of which it is the center, en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton,
Cheswold. Townsend, Leipsic, &c. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent.
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles, 10 cents per line per
issue.
THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
it represents and the State of which it
is a part. 1t also gives the items of
Importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Miss Geneva Ward, have baan
spending a week at Atlantic civ
New Jersey.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
Town Should Buy Lake Como

IOWIi OitOuiu Duy Ldhe OOIitO
When the pond, flour mill
and property of J. Frank
Webb is sold next Tuesday,
Town Council should make
every effort to buy and con
troll lovely Lake Como. 1t is
one of the beauty and recrea-
tion spots Of Smyrna. Coun-
Gil by every reasonable means,
should purchase the entire
Lake.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Glass matter.
Evening star., 1938-07-31
1907 PARK RID. NV.

5 and 9 room. bath and porch apts;
6. E. refrigeration. Convenient to
churches. theaters ana stores. Market
within walking distance. $3.50 and
$4,000
Free Parking on Premises
Evening star., 1938-07-31

1922 45th PL. NE, KenilWorth.
One bedroom, living room. kitchen and
bath; $3.50.
Evening star., 1938-07-31

toonttnusd O. Nsxt psssJ
Evening star., 1938-07-31
THE NORWOOD.

1343 East Capitol st.-5 rms, reception
hall and bath; elec. refriEeration: S47 so.
Evening star., 1938-07-31
DIRECTORY OF QJNFUE2NISEIED APARTMENTS

5766 GEORGIA AVE
2 rms, kit, bath. porch S37 Bo
SHANNON G LUCHS co,
1903 H st. NV. National 234B.
Evening star., 1938-07-31
CONN. AVE. 1921.

Cool. R.. T.. B.. Foyer. Elev.. $3.50:
%45 m ONE ROOM, KITCHEN, BATH
$Aoo 2129 FLORIDA AVE. NV,
SpaSiops cool apartment l9cstec SiIs
Ing in convenient residential sec.
ton; references required. Eleva-
Phone North 1857. Resident
Manager. THE FARNsBORO.
$47.5O . RMS; ~ KITGHENETTE, = y = BATH
Free gas. electricity. refriser-
alton. Two large, bright rooms
bedroom with cross ventilation
Light oak floors. ivory wood
work. shower. 24-hour elevator
and switchboard service. Call
THE moNiMbi5TAi. M BnYlfi Mt 1s,a & 5os4: e. NV
$50 M ROOMS, KIT. AND BATH
1919 G St. NV
to TWO large, bright rooms, long
hall. tub and shower bath:
X57 so cross-ventilation; free gas, elec.
and refrR.: light oak floors: "a
hour elevator and switchboard
mouth MET $500
$69.5O ROOMS; KITCHEN,
Corner Lamont: big. bright
ment building with 24-hour ele-
vator service: parquet floors;
venetian blinds throughout: gas.
electricity and refrieeration in
cluded IN rent. See res: mgr.
Evening star., 1938-07-31

NO. 1-5316 4th ST. NV.
2 rooms. kitchen. dinette. bath and
porch 80
Evening star., 1938-07-31
DUPLEX APIS.
NO. 2-5619 1st PL, NV.

NO. 2-5623 1st ST. NV.
rooms. kitchen. dinette. bath and
porch $50 90
Evening star., 1938-07-31

322 DELAFIELD PL. NV.
One bedroom, living ROOM kitchen and
bath; S49.50.
Evening star., 1938-07-31

Adults only. An attractive street one
block long: two large rooms. dinette,
bath and shower. modern kitchen. large
screened porch janitor service; outside
apartment: $3.50 month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
CHAIR USED AS
 WEAPON IN FIGHT

Herbert DeRobertis, 29, of 152 Beaver street, New Britain, was fined $50 and costs on a charge of assault after lengthy hearing be- fore Judge Edward Mascolo in city court this morning.
 DeRobertis was charged with att tacking Theodore Polys, of Prospect street, a local grocery dealer, in the State restaurant on South Main street two weeks ago. Polys was badly cut about the face, eyes and head.
 It was testified today that De- Robertis knocked down Polys, struck him several times with a chair, then hit him again with his fists. DeRobertis appealed the fine to the court of common pleas.
 Continuances to Monday were given in the following cases: John Monahan, g, of Naugatuok, reck- less driving; Ernest Giglio, 24. of TO Pilgrim avenue. no license, no registration; Dennis Mccarthy, IS, of 206 Wilson street, speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
PASTOR AND WIFE
 TO DESCRIBE TRIP
Dr. and Mrs. Walker to Be Guests Tonight at Bide=
 a=Wee Club

The 18th annual dinner of the Bide-a-Wee Club will be addressed tonight by Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church. Mrs. Walker will also ad- dress the gathering, which will be held in the Central Y. M. c. A. De- tails of their trip through the South ern colleges and universities for colored students will be given by the speakers.
 Other speakers will include John s. Pearson, president of the Burns Club and Mrs. Jesise Porter, who will give a history of the Bide-a-Wee Club, and recite a poem. Mrs. Helen Barrie of Pawtucket, R. l., and Alex ander Graham, first engineer of the s. s. Pennsylvania, house guests of Mrs. Marion German, club president, will be guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
BUCKS HILL CLUB
 PLAN STAGE SHOW
Community Members Pick Feb. 25 for Minstrel; New Members Added
Acme photo

Indefinite plans for several future social events to be sponsored by the Bucks Hill Community club were announced last night at meeting. Several new members were admitted, bringing the total membership to more than 100.
 Definite action is promised by the committees in charge of obtaining extension of city water to Bucks Hill, and also the committee on ex- tension of the bus line to that com- munity.
 Instead of March 2, the minstrel will be held in the community house February 25. according to report from the minstrel committee. Re- hearsals are now in progress. Amer ican Legion motion pictures will be obtained for showing at the next club meeting.
 Refreshments were served and a social hour was conducted after the meeting. Fred Stewart described his European tour. Mrs. Herman Johnson recited a poem in Swedish and Miss Helen Shea presented some humorous Irish monologs. At the conclusion of MT. Stewards description of his travels in Europe, members asked him several questions regarding his experiences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
22 Persons Injured
 In 84 Accidents Here, :. Police Survey Shows
Reduction in Auto Insurance Rates Interpreted as Re- ward for Activities of Accident Prevention Bureau;
 Roach Issues Statement on Plans

Police today pointed to further reduction in automobile accident in- surarce rates in Waterbury as proof of the value of the work being done by the accident squad of the police department. During the first month of this year, according to figures compiled by James Little, police statistician, accidents showed a sharp decrease in number and ser- iousnesS.
 Rates Decrease
 During the past year, accident in- surance rates in Waterbury have been decreased 35 per cent, another decrease having been announced this week. Reduction in rates has been made possible by the work of the accident Investigating squad and the accident prevention bureau, both headed by Capt. William Duggan, Sergt. Joseph McEvoy and Sergt. Charles McWeeney.
 There were 84 accidents here last