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Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17
Milford, Friday, June IL, 1898
THE SHORTAGE OF DRAINS

There is a shortage of brains, ac-
cording to an address delivered to a
graduating class by a Boston pastor
He pointed out that there are not
enough jobs to so around, hence
young people would do better to cul-
tivate some line where a shortage
exists. The shortage of good brains
indicates a chance for them to make
gooo. according to this idea.
Anyone who can get hold of a
scarce and desired commodity can
sell it for a good price. The farmer
has no trouble selling his wheat and
corn when the crop fails. So if good
brains are scarce. the people who
have brains should be in demand.
Some may object that plenty of
brainy people are out of work Many
gifted college graduates have found
il hard to obtain jobs.
Scholastic knowledge alone does
not quite fill the bill. A man may
have a wonderful capacity for learn
ing things out of books. but not be
able to apply his knowledge well. so
that he could not manage business
or direct any kind of movement
Brain power needs practical
Judgment and knowledge of human
nature. People may ask how they
can acquire such power. The reading
habit helps greatly. The youth who .
lust reads silly stories will not
probably get it, but the one who
reads in the newspapers daily about
actual life and the affairs of nations
and cities. has long start in the
ACQUISITION of brain power.
Practical brain power consists not
merely of information. but it calls
for knowledge of how people can be /
influenced and how desirable results
can he had. The person who tries
to gain new intelligence every day,
and who studies the way people act
and think. should acquire a kind Of
brain power which is far from COM
mon i'm this world of mistakes and
error,
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17

One Of those 10000 things is the
high cost Of living which has de-
clined very little in the last eight or
ten months, in spite Of a heavy de-
cline in purchasing power Destroy
the chains and the cost Of living
must inevitably be forced up farther.
Another of the 10000 things is pro-
ductive employment-w which viii suf-
fer a heavy blow II the chain stores,
with their armies of workers, are
driven out of business.
Under the present system. -Ameri-
ca has been given the best retail
merchandising service in the world.
The independent stores, far from go-
ing under, have met chain eompeti-
tion on its own grounds, and forged
ahead. What sound reason can be
advanced for destroying this pro-
gress, which has taken generations
to accomplish?
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17
WASHINGTON
NEWS LETTER
From
CONGRESSMAN WIN. +. ALLEN

FARM EMPLOYMENT SHOWS
INCREASE-EmpIoyment on farms
increased more than usual during
April. This situation apparently
was the result of the early spring,
and conditions generally favorable
for early season farm work. Total
employment on farms averaged 2S6
persons per 100 farms on May or
12 more than a month earlier. This
year the seasonal increase during
April was 500 greater than a year
ago and just double the average
April increase from 1882 to 1896.
Planting or preparation for plant
ing spring crops kept farmers bus
lily occupied around the first Of May.
HOUSING SURVEYING prevail
ence of congested and insanitary
living conditions in the SO cities
covered by the National Health Sur
vey of 1856 is conclusive proof of
the vast need for new housing ac-
commOdatiOns. particularly for fam
lilies of medium and low income.
o.
FRUITS-Fruit crops in some
States suffered considerable damage
from freezing weather during early
April, but May l prospects are re-
ported as generally favorable in
most important producing sections.
Frost injury to peaches and cherries
was rather extensive in the Central
and North Atlantic States, and some
damage to apples and pears. Grow
ing conditions continued favorable
for most fruit crops in the West.
NEW STAMP-Printing OF the
special commemorative postage
stamp, which is being issued by the
Post ONCE Department in connec-
tion with the Booth anniversary of
the landing of the first Swedish and
Finnish colonists in this country,
was begun at the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing.
This new Swedish-Finnish COM
memorative. stamp has as its central
design a reproduction OF a painting
by Stanley Arthurs depicting the
arrival of the first Swedish and Fin
nish Settlers. Across the bottom OF
the stamp is the inscription "Land-l
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17
TEN THOUSAND MORE
MP0RFANT WORRIES

The lola. Kansas, Register is one
of the thousands OF country news
papers that realize the dangers of
radical. politically inspired propos-
ais to destroy the chain store indus
try. In a recent editorial, It said:
Statistics prove that chain stores
reached the peak Of their expansion
period in America several years ago
and have actually been declining
some since. The present ratio Of
chain stores to independent stores
will, probably be maintained with
little variation for the indefinite flu
ture. There are at least 10000 things
the United States might better be
worrying about than the day when
its retail business will be mOnOpo-
lized by chain stores"
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17
THROUGH REPUBLICAN, EYES

II really looks as if the Republi-
can party leaders in the State Com
mittee are going somewheres" If
they continue the splendid start they
staged last Friday night. The address
of state Chairman Ebe H. Chandler
in outlining suggestions for the
camnaign policy has riveted the in
terest of every member of the party
and the attention of every citizen of
the State regardless of factional pol
itics or party. 1t sounds to us like
real suggestions and the way they
were received looks very much like
they will be carried out. His sug-
sessions include the continuation of
the sound and economical admins
tration of the State government
along the lines set by past Republic
can administrations which brought
about the Mothers Aid, the Old Age
Pension. the care of the needy, blind
and crippled, the modern welfare
home and the doing away with the
old almshOuses, without ballyhoO
and without the taxpayer being pau
peTized.
This administration resulted in a
heavy reduction of taxes so that to-
dav Delaware has the lowest tax
rate in the entire United States. A
tax rate which is bringing many out
side industries into the State which
will mean more JOBS and less un- ]
employment. 1
He suggested the coordination of
the activities of business and labor +
to the end that team work can be
obtained between them.
To seek the highest efficiency in
State government with minimum
cost TO the taxpayer instead of the |
ruinious expenses of the present
Democratic administration, which
has raised expenses in every de-
partment and lowered efficiency un-
iii the slovenly work being done by
MANY of the State departments
the injection of factiOnal
notifies is a standing disgrace to the
voters who believed the high prom
ises of the Democratic spellbinders
during the last campaign.
To see that administration eXpen-
ses are pared wherever possible so
hat taxes can be lowered.
To induce thorough relief study
With the purpose of helping deserv-
ng citizens in a way not to give
ambitious politicians the opportun-
ty to fatten on the taxpayers mon
": but on as nOn-partisan ana
yraft-proof basis as possible.
To provide ample relief for the
needy mothers, aged,
,lind and other deserving citizens
With relief from unemployment as
he paramount issue.
He decried the hasty and radical
hanges proposed by the Democratic
,arty without careful and sound
hought and study before making
adical changes in our system OF
government.
He declared that government tax
d industry in every possible. bur-
ensome way with a new form to be s
He'd out every day. That govern
lent is in competition with private
usiness at the taxpayers expense.
prevents thorough regulation, tax I
tion and competition and stops in l
ustry from a reasonable interest on {
s investments and thereby causes
by depriving indus c
" of the opportunity to promote t
ew industry which furnishes new s
lbs. 1t practically prevents capi- v
II from continuing industries al s
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17
STRICTLY POLITICAL


ready established, he declared.
Following his address he was au-
thorized to appoint three members
from each convention district, maxi
ing twelve in all who will solicit the
views of the people in every section,
/ profession and walk In life in order
to recommend to the platform COM
mittee principles which would be
enunciated by the people and not the
creation Of one or two individuals
1t sounds like real down on the
ground" talk that ought to be digest
ed by every voter in the State. Il
surely looks like such policy. when
carried out, will produce results for
the taxpayers, who, after all, are
paying the bills for this present
administration.
==@==
While Chandler and his cO-leaders
are profiting by the mistakes of the
past and are getting down close to
the taxpayer, the Democratic fac
tiOnal three-ring circus is drawing
down on their heads scatehing crit
icism by REAL, old-time Democrats.
One of the leading Democratic news
papers of Kent county Haunted a
large editorial headed Guardians
Wanted" in which they decried the
present mess" few politicians are
making of their party. The editorial
saws:
Recent Democratic appoint
ments lead Enthusiastically to the
conclusion that guardians are
badly needed by the appointive
powers. Many of the complaints
heard from political workers
have been directed at the tend
ency to confine major appoint
ments to small clique. whose
main qualification is submission
to dictatiOn."
The editorial goes on to consider
so many of the appointments having
been made with ideas of party reg
ularity cOlored with jealousy and
prejudice. The battle cry of Demo-
cratic spokesmen in the past has
been that Republicans had to hold
strict allegiance to Wilmington
bosses in order to Craze on the po-
litical pastures. The same high
handed tactics which were declared
by Democrats to be subversive to
good government is now employed
by Democrats who happen to be "in
the drivers seat" The editorial pre-
diets the party defeat if such acts
We agree with the editorial and
we believe that the faction now in
charge of the Democratic party is
going to continue and will continue
o be controlled by two or three
big bosses"
It is being openly stated in Kent
county that the delegates from Kent
lave been promised "enmasse" to
,erpetuate the present Democratic
in the State. This prom
Sc is a job that is going to be hard
o fill, but with the job handling
,osses of Kent county in charge
hey expect to force it down the
hrOats Of all other voters.
==@==
Is it really a fact that Terry and
Jack Wells, who are both running
he Motor Vehicle Department, have
cen employing more people in the
ffices at the slack season than
ieorge William employed in the
anne capacities in the rush season?
10 wonder their funds are exhaust
d notwithstanding the addition of
Il, 1000 more than previous admins
rations have had. But we cannot
nderstand how, with that large ex-
ess of help. they haven't done much
etter work and gotten the tags and
hanges in licenses out in better
me. On top of that the "stagger
ystem" of help working for two
-eeks without pay is also another
range result.
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17

THE PASTURES farthest from
home are said to look the greenest.
When the COWS get there. they find
the same old brown spots. 1t is about
the same with buying goods away
from home.
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17

SOME PEOPLES idea of the
science of publicity seems to be the
art OF getting advertising without
paying for what it costs.
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17

WHEN YOU FIND out how much
a concern is willing to spend on
advertising. you get some idea. how
Successful it will be.
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17
N o T Z

The statements made in this column are
moi necessarily the opinions Of the pub
fishers Of the Milford Chronicle. They are
purely the views Of the writer. Ihis news
nsner will express It's opinions only
through its editorial columns.
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17

MONEY is SAID to make the
mare 60 II spent away from home,
the mare does her going elsewhere.
Milford chronicle., 1938-06-17

It is being openly stated in Kent
county that the delegates from Kent
have been promised "enmasse" to
perpetuate the present Democratic
leadership in the State. This prom
ise is a job that is going to be hard
to fill, but with the job handling
bosses of Kent county in charge
they expect to force 1t down the
thrOats of all other voters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
POSSIBLE SHOWERS
 PREDICTED TODAY
No Definite Indication Yet of End of Current
 Heat Wave

The unprecedented heat wave went into It's 18th day today, with temperatures already in the 90's be- fore mid-morning. At 10 a. m, the mercury was at 02 degrees and waa rising swiftly.
 Possible showers are predicted for today and tomorrow, but no sharp change in temperature is expect cd. The end of the heat wave is still not in sight, and little relief is expected before Monday, at the earliest.
 Hundreds fiocked from the city today to lake and shore resorts. Nearby amusement parks expect that with fair weather, they will have capacity crowds this after noon and tomorrow.
 Several women were reported to have fainted in downtown stores yesterday but no serious cases of heat prostration have been recorded in the city. Miss Eleanor Crary, daughter of Democratic Town Chair man John II. Crary, fainted from the heat yesterday on the steps of the court house, where she is em- ploycd. She was quickly revived.
 Last night was slightly cooler than other nights during the week, and made sleeping somewhat more com fortablc. Yesterdays highest tenn peraturc was 98 degrees, three de- grecs below the 1888 record of 90 degrees which was established earlier in the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Playground Activities
DIVISION STREET

Helen Pauloski and Ann Wolff of the playground staff at Division street recently supervised picnic at Lakewood park, with swimming and games in which 75 of the play ground children participated. The children who attended the outing were: Eleanor Brown. Vance Scar detti, Lucy Masscrelli, Lydia and Agnes Valetta, Theresa Cermola, Carmela Como. Jennie Nannl, Frances Brinchi, Dolores Monti. Theresa Richards, Helen Kuntsky, Dorothy Sacks, Vera Mandrich, Ruth and Shirley Russctt, Laura and Victoria Saroka, Sophie Ko- bach, Marie Jacovino. Eleanor and Sophie Ptaschuk. Nancy Vcntrcsca. Christine Jacovino, Marie Elm bardo, Jean Vcrtuli, Adricnne Wolff. Mary and Wilma Valctta Jean Rus sell, Dolores Coppolo, Rose DeLcon.
 Also Richard Corideo, Al DeFco. Joseph. Robert and Angelo Jacovino, Edward and ESrnest Stance. Har- old Ptaschuk, George Kcanc, John Daniels, Edward Jacks, Al Clepak, Louis Rinaldi. Robert DcLcon. Frank Scampicco, Paul Burgio, Fred Zclski, William Pettinicchi, Louis Richards. Peter Santopietro. Martin and Robert Brown, Michael Ccrmola, John Valctta, John and Richard Russctt, Carmen Palladino. Nicholas Santopictro, Aldo Rinaldi, Arnold Norclli, Alfred and Nicho- las Perugini, Joseph Cocco. Jack Honyotski, Donald Swarza, Anthony Guerra and John and Robert Kuchcvany.
 In the recent costume show given at the Division street playground, the following were awarded prizes: Dolores Monti dressed as q Rus sian peasant girl; Robert Jacovino, dressed as Gen. Custer; Dorothy Drapatin, as Mac West; Vera Mad zik. as q paper doll. and Sophie Kapach and Laura Saroka as gypsy dancers.
 The Division street mems volley- hall team defeated the Fulton team this week by . score of l5-2; lS-2'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
KNIFE W|ELDER
 GIVEN RELEASE
Mrs. Harris Stabbed Hus- band in Self-Defense;
 Judge Accepts Alibi

Charged with assault and breach of the peace as the result of stab- ping her husband with bread knife, Mrs. Melissa Harris, 37, col- orcd, claimed in city court today that she acted in self-defense. She was given a discharge by Judge The- obald F. Conway.
 Her husband, James Harris, also 37, admitted on the stand that he had been drinking heavily on July 27. the day of the stabbing. Mrs. Harris testified that her husband had followed her and was theat- cning her.
 Harris was at first thought to be critically wounded and Mrs. Har- ris. who was picked up an hour after the stabbing, was held as a coroncr's prisoner. However, the wound was not as serious as first believed and Harris was discharged from St. Mary's hospital this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
ITALIAN WOMEN
 DISCUSS PLANS

The executive board of the Italian Womens Democratic Club met last night at City Hall to formulate plans for the coming elections. Re- ports will be made at meeting to be held within two weeks.
 Present at the meeting were Miss Doris Jacaruso, president and chairman, Mrs. Louis Walker, Mrs. Fred Hadden. Mrs. Marie Senior, Mrs. Linda Falzone. Mrs. Mary Cap- bella and Mrs. Armand MarcAn- thony. Names of several prospcc- tive candidates were submitted and will be passed along to the clubs meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
JAIL SENTENCE
 FOR PETERSON
Pleaded Guilty to Theft of Rings Given Thirty Days
 in County Bastile
Acme Telephoto

Charged with the theft of several rings from the home Of Frank Hod- son on Columbia boulevard. John Peterson, 38, of Manchester, N. H., was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
 Peterson yesterday pleaded guilty to the theft charge, but sentence had been deferred until this morn- ing. The rings, valued at $250, were taken while Peterson was employed at the Hodson home.
 Fines of s and costs each were imposed on Sam Grinuck, 57, and Zaccahert Cherepinsky, 45, charged with breach of the peace. Both men were injured in a brawl last week.
 Frank Donovan, 27 of Phoenix avenue, charged wiht breach of the peace and resistance, received 8 sus- pended sentence.
 Judgment was deferred in the case of Anthony Barro, 21, of 285 South Main street, charged with assault and breach of the peace. He al- legedly attacked Nicholas Soletti, . WPA worker, in Exchange place Thursday night.
 Edward Madden. 55, charged witt breach of the peace, was fined q and costs. with sentence suspended for six months.
 Joseph Gatltng, 20, of 58 Abbott avenue, charged with driving with out a license, received 8 continu- ancc 10 Monday.
 Joseph Lombardi, 10, of TT Sav- ingS street, and Mary Lombardi, 43, of the same address, were given suspended sentences on breach of the peace charges. They were ar- rested after a neiUhhorho1d hisp,Ifa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
By THE OUT EASTER

Timothy J. Carmody, brother of the brilliant and talented Ter ence F. Carmody of legal circles, died a few days ago at his homo in this section of the city, Mel rose avenue. But he hadn't lived out here long; for years previous he had lived in Saint Mar garet's R. c. parish. And before that and during his young days, his church was old Immaculate, now abandoned, unsightly and an ache in the hearts of the ones whose parents formed part of the background of the Mother church in the days of long ago. You must remember there are many of us, too, outside of the church, who feel the same way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
ACCIDENT VICTIM
 SUES FOR $l5,OOO

Suit for S1B,000 damages was en- tered in the court of common pleas today by Peter Krowchuk. by his guardian, Margaret Krowchuk, against Alfred Charbonneau, all of Waterbury.
 The damages are sought of in- juries alleged when the defendant claims he was struck by the Char bonneau car on the Woodtick road and received injuries of serious fia- turc. These last are alleged to have resulted in permanent limp and disfiguring scars."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
PICK OF GIRL
 ATHLETES HERE
All Eyes Center on Bor- Ough for WOmen's A.A.U.
 Championships

Naugatuck, August 6-Naugatuck- fans will have the opportunity to see the pick of the women track and field athletes in the country to- morrow when the womcn's national track and field meet, an A. A. U. event, IS held here at Recreation field. The Sheriffs' association is sponsoring it.
 It is anticipated huge crowd will turn out for the affair. There is every indication that records will be broken and 1t is the biggest event of It's kind ever held here.
 The field as been put in perfect shape for the variety of events and all that is needed IS good weather to make the affair most successful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
ChorIes MocArthurs
 To Adopt Boy

New York. Aug. 8--(UP)-Mary, the "act of God" child of Charles MacArthur and Helen Hayes, will have a stcp-brother next week, Mac Arthur announced today.
 He said that when Miss Hayes, the actress, returns home from a trip they will adopt blue-eycd boy.
 Mary now is 8. When Miss Hayes announced in September. 1929. that the baby was to be born, her stage contract notwithstanding, she re- sorted to the "act of God" clause permitting her to be absent from her job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
ARMY BARRACKS DE LUXE

London, tUP)--The barracks Of British soldiers are being modern izcd and made more comfortable. The first of the new-stylc barracks arc being built for the Cameron Highlanders in the North of Scot land. They are equipped with con- cealcd lighting, sleeping cubicles fur nished in a "rcstful style"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
MIDDL Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-0032

Mass will be celebrated at st. John of the Cross church tomorrow morning by Rev. Raymond J. Ken nedy at o'clock and Il o'clock. Church services will not be con- hlictcd during the month of August at the Congregational church.
 Mrs. Raymond Bedcll and son, Robert. have returned home from t months vacation in Morris. Penn. While there they attended the Bart lett family reunion. They also wis., ltcd Mrs. Bcdclls sisters, Mrs. Al- tan Whcatley and Mrs. Ralph Atkin- son in Rochester, N. Y.
 -----A.--~
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Beane Of North street have been entertaining Niss Shirley Pearcc of Quincy, MHss. ,t their home. They plan to mo- lot to Boston, MaSs., this weekend, accompanied by Miss Pearce.
 Raymond BedeIl and Ralph Han sen have returned from a ten day fishing trip in Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
PinOchIe Club

Mrs. Margaret Stephens of Thomaston avenue, Mrs. Benjamin Johnson of Boyden street and Mrs. George Hubbell, of Harvard street, Waterville members of pinochle club, were entertained on Thurs day, at Candlewood Lake, by Mrs. Reinhold Book. Others present were, Mrs. Jane Rice and Mrs. C.. Conroy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
GREYHOUND WINS

Agawam, Mass. Aug. 6--(UP) -- Greyhound. worlds champion trot- ter, turned in the fastest mile of the season to win the $3l0O free for-all trot at the grand circuit meet yesterday. Ills time was l minute 6a Ia seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
GAME WARDEN TOO WEARY

Elko, Nev., (UP)--When complaint was made to the county authorities that sage hens were being killed contrary to law, Game Warden Olin also complained that he was being ovcr-worked and asked for deputy. which was granted. His territory covers 17,000 square miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
FISHERMEN SOUGHT

Boston, Aug. 8-UP)-A coast guard Amphibian today sought two Boston fishermen adrift off Pollock Rip in a dory which became sep- aratcd from the schooner Gertrude De Costa in fog last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Series Of Mishaps At
 Chase Metal Works
Empoye Suffers Fractured Rib When Pinned Between Crane, Girder- Another Workman Overcome By Gas
w AT ERVlLLE
Mrs. R. W. Henon-17ss Thomaston Ave.-TeL s-Slss

Points of interest at the Chase Metal Works yesterday morning, in- eluded these dramatic happenings, One man was gassed by leaking pipe in the gas fnuffles; Edward Parker of Thomaston was pinned between a steel girder and a swing lng load of 8 travelling crane. to suffer two broken ribs, and a four hundred pound case dropped on the hood of William Goggin's new ear, which was parked beside a loading platform. Later reports were, "all was quiet on the western front"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Melbourne (UP)--Dr. Maloney, member of the House of Represen- tativcs in Victoria for 30 years. claims the Empire Parliamentary long ser vice record. Dr. Maloney celebrated his 84th birthday recently.