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Smyrna times., 1938-08-25
Death of David e. Thompson

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David E. Thompson, aged 81, son
oI the late Daniel and Esther
.llsenburg) Thompson who long
llVed on the Hudson farm, died in
hent General Hospital Monday af-
ler lingering illness. He lad
worked on a farm all his life until
~ health prevented. He is surviv-
q ny several half-brothers: James
P thompson, CowgilI's Corner,
near Dover; George Thompson Of
near Little Creek, and William e.
thompson, of west Smyrna. He
n also survived by one sister. Fun
eIal took place from the home of
"uiiam 2. Thompson, West Smyr-
ua' az P. m, yesterday, in charge
u fev, w. +. Matthews, and inter
'uent took place at Newport, Del.
'iis'Annie Griffith Thompson, Dead
MRS. Annie Griffith Thompson,
ased about 80, who came to Smyr-
"a ABOUT year ago to live with
Ut cousin, Miss Julia Griffith and
~ peen confined to the house and
oed almost from the time she came,
a a-eu tuesday after a lingering ill
Hess' Mrs. Thompson was a teach
81 IN her early life and is known to
many Of our old citizens. She was
Smyrna times., 1938-08-25
Mrs. Ella Daniels, Townsend

Mrs. Ella Daniels, 81 years old,
widow Of Edward w. Daniels, died
Sunday. Funeral took place from
the home yesterday "wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. Interment
was in Townsend cemetery. Mrs.
Daniels, whose husband died about
two years ago, is survived by son
Edward 7. Daniels, with whom she
made her home, and three grand
children. She had been i'll long
time. She observed her eighty
seventh birthday anniversary Tues
day of last week.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-25
John H. Benson Dies in Middletown

James H. Benson, aged 78, died
at his home in Middletown Friday
from complications due to his age.
Mr. Benson farmed for number
of years near Summit Bridge but
had been living in Middletown re-
Gently. Funeral services were held
at Bethel NJ. E. Church, Pivot,
Cecil County, Md, at 1 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Interment was
in Bethel Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-25

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Del. Missa de Angels; Communion
(kneeling) 20 Saving Victim, >
hymn 331; Gloria in Excelsis, Missa
de Angels; TIE Deum Laudamus,
Macy-in B Flat.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-25

a daughter of the late Frank w.
and Elizabeth fClifton} Griffith and
was born and raised in Smyrna.
Later she married and resided in
New Jersey. Mr.. Thompson died
several years ago.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-25

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Smyrna times., 1938-08-25
ElNALAND
nAL ITEMS
|rlp Come and Co.
EI,Our Community
|Itnsr Smyrnians
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ay to be with his
N J, ". Clifton. On
EE. Clifton celebrated
ay BY having many
h and BY receiving
ID cards Of greeting
EEhs
Ys. Howard ]. Shuster
Ill Pa, accompanied
.nas DOnnelly, Mrs.
and Miss Margaret
n.lrnei from a de-
thru Virginia taking
II Drive and enjoying
he Shenandoah Val
zag Richmond, Va,
ss Of interest.
Mgl and son Jack,
ir Kansas City, Mo.
asr home, her son Jack
1s National Bank of
} accept a position with
i CITY Gas Company.
SEua with the regret
Fsss q their MANY
Fl G. Yearick, WHO nas
! The BOehmler apart
77 years, has left for
q laughter, Mrs. Ed
E at Bridgeport.
tom there will 60 to
1'lan, New EIamp-
lsn6erger, who was
tie Delaware Hospital
where she under
y operation, has re-
Hi ier many friends
an look forward to
ID ]. Wells Farias ar5
le'ained from a trip
A'0s, stopping
l'l's aunt, Mrs. vii
Y aad Dr.. Thompson
''i bone North Hero.
y George 4. Burs-
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: 'sasr guests Of Mr..
y HaHscker On Sun
's'u filled tie al p,ll-
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IN y, geo0 will spend
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b. llet Jones.
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Smyrna times., 1938-08-25
Mrs. j. Seward Daley, Hartly

Mrs Carrie M. Daley, wife of
former State Representative J..
Seward Daley, who had lived over
at Hartly practically all her life,
died Sunday. She formerly was a
music teacher and served as organ
ist Of the Hartly NJ. E. Church and
for several years at the Marydel
Campmeeting At the time Of her
death, she was a member Of the
Ladies Aid Society, the Home
Demonstration Club, and the P. o.
S. Of A. Washington Camp, No. 8,
Of Hartly Besides her husband,
Mrs. Daley is survived by two
sons Joseph s.. and Harry Emer-
son Daley; a sister, Miss Elva
Taylor Of Hartly, and one brother,
Brainard G. Taylor of Wilmington.
Funeral services were held Tues
DAY at 2 P. m, in Hartly NJ. E.
Church. Interment was at Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Camden, Del
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Mutiny at midnight .. Quelling a mutiny would mL!1 be an odd experience, for the U S. Marines But mutiny aboard Siamese warshp at midnight, which the marines asked to put down. involved problems that the most imaginative soldier could not foresee It happened in 1853 The American Warshp Mississippi lying at anchor in the Canton River not far from Hong Kong, and several other naval vessels were anchored nearby. It about midnight and all but the watch fast asleep when nervous little SlaeSe officer came aboard and asked to see the American captain. The visitor plainly distressed, and with signs gestculatons and broken English he told o the calamity which had befallen his ship Commander Lee of the Mississippi made quick decision Soon the American and Siamese officers with ten marines embarked in cutter and rowed away into the night bound for experience filled with great hazards as we'll as high adventure Under midnight sky loomed the mutinous craft. The U S. Marines pulled along side Soon they aboard Surprised by this sudden turn of events the mutneers gave way. One by one they and forced to give back the authority to their captain In less than four hours the sea soldiers had embarked foreign warshp, had restored order were assured that the Siamese commander ana the loyal members of his had regained full control and had returned to their ship in time for breakfast Fantastic it may seem the story of this midnight
 utny and it's suppression is officially recorded III the log of the U S. Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
DRUM CORPS GIVE
 MYSTERY TONIGHT
Footsteps" to Be Staged at Community House By
 Youthful Thespians
Washington Hill

The three-act mystery drama, , "Footsteps" will be presented to- night at the Washington Park Con- munity house by members of the Washington Park fife and drum corps. Dancing will follow the show
 A capacity audience is anticipated in view of the work accomplished by the ticket committee. The cast has been rehearsing for the presen- tation for more than a month. Another niche on the Martin Scully trophy, and a trip to Boston were won by the Raymond Hillies last night as they trounced the Welles in the second consecutive playoff game for the championship of the Community house basketball league. The score was 40-26.
 Manager James Red" Gladney and his Doughboys have already packed their trunks in anticipation of call from the board of directors for the beginning of the trip. The directors will meet next week to decide several matters in connec- tion with the completion of the season.
 Plans will be made for the annual basketball dance, and the awarding of prizes to teams and individuals, which is an annual portion of the dance program. An early date will be set for the dance. Crowds at the recent playoff games have been of capacity proportions, and because of this the winning team is assured of ample funds for their trip. Last | year the Hillies, after winning the championship, were awarded a trip to New York.
 Community Club
 Another meeting of the Washing ton Park Community club is being arranged for next Thursday night The meeting will be the regular one although it is not on the usual date. Holy week, which will follow shortly is the reason for the shift of dates.
 Syrian Americans
 The Syrian American club has completed plans for the presenta- tion of minstrel at the Commun- ity house, the evening of April g. Representatives from various cities about the state will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

have made a great number of in- spections and there'll | |; many more made during the next few weeks. Motor patrols have been notified concerning the dumping of refuse in some sections"
 Inspections Coming
 The health department has urged that every householder stake this time to clean up yards and property before such time the more rigid inspections start. The dump on lower Fairfield avenue is the official depository for all such stuff and citizens are requested to use the dump and not any open lots which might seem more convenient.
 Cooperation with the department has beer effective through the ef- forts of the Pearl Street Neighbor- hood House community clubs, it was re3orted. These clubs formed com- mittees, members of which went into a number of districts to help clean up the discarded papers and unsightly refuse thrown away dur ing the winter.
 But the matter is mainly one for the individual householder, the de- partment pointed out, and if every one cooperates this week Waterbury will start the summer season spick and span.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
OH APRIL!
Aprips ahead presaging Spring flowers, Bursting buds, beano and occasional showers.

Tomorrow, Passion Sunday, is the beginning of the two weeks known as Passiontide which eliminates ln Easter Day. Passion Sunday has been named because it begins this period of Passiontde The word means suffering and the seriousness of the season is epha sized everywhere Probably other of the church year is as rich in historic associations vital in meaning to Christians The observance in local churches during these two weeks of services commemoratng the last days of the life of Jesus of Nazareth bring with it vivdness seldom equaled at other times in the year, namely of to that life and an under standing of it's meaning. So remember, enter thought fully into this holy season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Hundres Of Telegrams
 Protest stReorganization
Congress J. Joseph Smith Deluged With Messages From Home Town; Southbury Lawyer Favors Plan

laudable purpose of putting the administrative government upon an efficient and economical basis. I also urge that you oppose and vote against the so-called War Profits" bill as there can be no doubt that as a law it would &C., complish the purpose which it's proponents have in mind, that is, in time of war of repeating the Bill of Rights. It would operate to suppress freedom of speech, press and assembly and is entire ly contrary to the spirit and principles of the Constitution. It would make possible that totali- tarian form of government so ob- noXious to democracy.
 Yours very truly,
 Basil N. Bass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Today marks the 133rd anniversary of the birth of Hans Christian Anderson writer of fairy stories Hans was born at Odense, Denmark the of shoemaker. He was decidedly unatractive in appearance and his physical appearance added to an eccentric tempera- ment made him unappealing, especially to children, dren, which may seem odd since his writings were destined to delight many youthful readers. When his "Fairy Tales" first appeared he had no special regard for them himself since he aimed at more ambi tious writings and his fame today rests wholly the "Fairy Tales. He had vain streak which made him biographers relate, he was quite awkward and unattractive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
ROCCO BASILICO
 IN CAST OF PLAY
Italian Dramatic Club Off, fers PassiOntide Event
 Tomorrow Evening

Presentation of the Italian Pas sion Play tomorrow night at Mount Carmel Community hall by the Par iSh Dramatic Club will see Rocco Basilico in the role of Jesus with Vincent J. Mature portraying Judas. Marciano Laurino is director of the play, Rocco Ciampi is stage man. ager, and the church choir will offer musical background under direction of Mrs. Michael J. Galul- 10, organist.
 Others in the cast are Josephine Bergantino, Rocco Ciampi, Yolan- da D'Antonio, Anne Raimo, Nicho- las Mature, Connie D'Angelo, Sal- vatore Fazio, Mary Ranaudo, Sal- vatore Ippolito, Carmine Perrotti, Michael Pontelandolfo, Frank Ger minaro, Jerry Raimo, Clotila Fi- orucci, Rinaldi Fiorucci, Pasquale Ciampi, Louis Rosso, Michael Mi 10 and John Izzi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

striction of the German American Bund camps establishment at South bury, sent copies of letters he has written to Congressmen w. M. Git ron and J. Joseph Smith, urging support of the reorganization bill, and urging opposition to the War Profits" bill.
 The letter sent to Rep. Smith of Waterbury, recipient of most of the protest messages of the past two days, is as follows:
 My dear MT. Smith:
 Having resided in Southbury, Connecticut, for nine years, I am intending to qualify there as a voter at the first opportunity.
 I urgently request that you support the reorganization bill now pending before the House of Representatives which, it seems to me, clearly accomplishes the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Waterburians poured more pro- tests today into local telegraph of- fees for transmission to Connecticut congressman, protests against the passage by the House of the Sen- ate-approved national reorganiza- tion bill. The number of messages since the attack on the bill Sum- day by Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, and his second attack Thursday night. now is estimated at close
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
BUCKS HILL BOYS
 WILLFORM TROOP

Fire alarm boxes will soon be installed in the Bucks Hill section, members of the Bucks Hill Com munity Club were told last night by Roy Ferris, president. Charles K. Ahearn, superintendent of fire alarm telegraph, was speaker at the meeting.
 The club made plans to sponsor Boy Scout troop in the section. A meeting of all boys interested will be held Monday night. Moving pie lures of Scout work were shown last night by Fred s. Smith. Moving pictures of the American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Paul P. Roudakoff, of the countrys greatest students in the art of fencing sport that is rapidly gaining in popularity in the colleges and universities of the country will be interviewed by Sports commenta trained in the West Point of Russia in the nsu ton from whence the famed Don Cossacks Ed Maoney, genial telegraph ed of the Democrat, will be back at his busy desk Monday after three weeks illness Rev Tertius Van Dyke, headmaster of Gunnery School in Washington has left for an extensive trip through the South during the Easter vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Legion convention at New York will be viewed by members of the club at meeting next Friday night. Women of the community are in- vited to a garden meeting at the Community House Monday after noon at 1:30 o'clock.
 Following last nights meeting, a musical program was presented by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

to 2,000 by man. agers of the tel egraph company branches here.
 Coincidental to the controversy over the bill, The Democrat h a S received today a
 communication from Basil N. Bass, New York lawyer and a Southbury, sum- mer resident. MT. Bass, active in quite active in the matter of re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Dr. William M. Good deeply mOurns the recent demise of Dr. Heinrich Neumann, regarded as the greatest ear and throat specialist in the world The Center Street medco knew him personally as he studied under him at the University of Vienna Cnis in l923 Dr. Neumann many will recall, arrested some time ago by the Nazs He will be remembered by pro- fessional the personal physician of the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Windsor, King George and Alfonso of Span In fact he the family doctor 0t practically all crowned heads of Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

First rehearsal for the minstrel planned by the Italian American Federation of Societies and Clubs for May 20, will be held at 2:3O o'clock tomorrow at the Italian American Dramatic club rooms, "A Grand street.
 John Sforza, president of the Brotherhood, is to be the director and the committee in charge of arrangements comprises: Peter Di- Leo, chairman; Nicholas ZappOne. secretary; Augustini Augustine, treasurer; and Attorney George Crocicchia, assistant.
 The committee has been em- powered to add new members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
SCHOOL BOARD IN
 SESSION MONDAY

The board of education will meet at 4 o'clock, Monday at Crosby high school for a discussion of routine business.
 It is anticipated that the board will also discuss the possibility of formation of state association of boards of education, which has been suggested by Commissioner of Edu- cation Ernest w. Butterfield. The matter is expected to be considered at the spring conference of boards of education, scheduled to take place at New Britain, Saturday, May '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
THE DOG HOUSE
BY THE MAN IN THE TowEE
Good Evening.

Time was when the dog-house Housed Fido or Prince, It stood in the corner of the back yard In the shade of the apple or quince. Pal was enticed from the kitchen Or the depths of the cellar, perhaps, And relegatedsto the dog-house Except for afternoon maps. But now house is different, It's place for you and me, And the guy who doesn't get the breaks Or who's moved down as the case may be. Into the dog-house then you go, You're ditched, out-maneuvered, sunk Given the go-by good and proper And all such sort of bunk. Time was when the dog-house, Housed Fido or Prince, It stood in the corner of the back yard In the shade of the apple or quince.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
To days Answer to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Problem on comic page Problem on comic page

Mrs. Kassly should recover, &C., cording to the federal circuit court in the case of New York Life h. surance company versus Kassly, 87 federal second 236 Q93D. The court stated, fit seems clear that the act which resulted in the accident may be deliberately undertaken by the insured and yet in some instances be caused by accidental means"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
Public Responding
 To Cleanup Appeal
Health Authorities Pleased With Voluntary Efforts; Inspections to Start Shortly With Police Assistance

First week of the Department of Health's cleanup drive found many householders cooperating in carg away the refuse gathered through the months in yard ana on adjacent open lots But there is much more to be done Dr. Edward Godfrey city health officer remarked today
 From several sections there have been complaints to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Wanted badly-yes, desperately job any kind of job that will pay enough to keep very needy family housed and fed The appeal is made by Rev. church. who holds the opinion that there should be business man in his congregation who ought to be able to find place for brother parishioner. If you are in position to help, or know someone who is will you be kind enough to speak to Rector Lewis about it? I hope so!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
POLICY PAYS
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SlU,UUU.UU FOR LOSS OF LIFE BY THE WRECKING OF RAILROAD PASSENGER TRAIN.
 $2,50O.00 FOR LOSS OF LIFE BY THE WRECKING OF A PASSENGER STEAMSHIP OR STEAMBOAT, STREET, ELEVATED, INTERURBAN OR UN- DERGROUND RAILWAY, PUBLIC OMNIBUS, TAXICAB, OR AUTOMOBILE STAGE.
 $1,00O.00 FOR LOSS OF LIFE BY THE WEIGHING OF AN AUTOMOBILE OR HORSE DRAWN VE- HICLE. WHEN STRUCK OR KNOCKED DOWN ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET BY AN AUTOMO- BILE OR OTHER MOVING VEHICLE. COL LAPSE OF BUILDING WALLS FIRE IN PUB LIC BUILDING. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, CYCLONE OR TORNADO DROWNING AT PUBLIC BATHING BEACH.
 $50O.OO to $10,0O0.0O FOR LOSS OF HANDS, FEET OR EYES.
 $1O.OO to S20.OO WEEKLY INDEMNITY FOR DISABILITY, WITH ADDITIONAL BENEFITS WHEN CONFINED IN A HOSPITAL. ALL AS SPECIFIED IN POLICY.
 issued by
 North American Accident Ins. Co.
 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
CHINA EXPERIENCES
 STRESSED BY RECTOR

Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, rector of All Saints Episcopal church, for 20 years missionary in China, de- scribed his personal experiences in that country during its revolutions of the past twenty years, last night. Rev. MT. Sinclair saw the republic founded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
CLEANUP

The houecleaning in the city with and swpes And the streets slcked up with fresh yellow stripes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

FROM FOOTBALL TO FILM
 Fame has been the career of Allan Lane, who enacts his third leading role with Vicki Lester in "This Mar riage Business" RKO Radio picture starring Victor Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

the Casper Davis Post Drum corps
 Dance specialties were performed by Louise Dorgeloh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-02

Denmark, in 1897, had its most prosperous year since 1880.
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Japanese Gained Ground Attack
 In Lake Areas

HANKOW, Aug. 25, The Jap anese army gained ground today after desperate fighting near Lake Nyang Souht of the Yang tze River.
 Chinese commanders said the Japanese attacked with artillery, tanks. airplanes and infantry.
 The invaders collected regi- ments from areas where floods were preventing operations, and struck at the Celestial lines with forces.
 The Chinese front lines slow ly gave ground under the smash ing drive, but fought back bitter ly. Heavy Japanese losses were left on the field.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-26
Japs Make Move Forward: First
 Since July 26th

SHANGHAI, Aug 26,.- The final successful assault on Jui- chang, major objective in the Jap anese drive toward the provin- cial capital of Hankow, was re- ported in a Japanese army com- munique, today.
 The victory was the first not able Japanese advance since the invaders occupation July 26th of Kiukiang. Yangtze river port, which occurred in the sweltering heat of 40 degrees.
 Japanese observers maintained the fall of the walled city put the invaders in a lsksition to out flank thirty Chinese divisions, de- ployed along ninety miles of rail way between Kiukiang and Nan chang, the Chinese airbase, an- other objective in the Hankow campaign.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-26
Objection Made
 Bombing U. 5.
 China Airliner

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 26, (P)-United States expressed to Japan it's emphatic objection" to the attack by a Japanese war plane on Chinese Commercial Airliner, Wednesday, when 1t was reported shot down with a loss of IA lives.
 Instruction of Secretary Hull to American Ambassador Grew, at Tokyo, presented same to the Japanese government saying: My government wishes to ex- press its emphatic objection of jeopardizing in this way the lives of Americans as we'll as other non-combatant occupants of an unarmed civilian planes, which are engaged clearly as recognized and established com- mercial services over regularly scheduled air routes"