davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15


 men had about completed all other projects. The work would cost in the neighborhood of $15,000 if gov ernment funds for salaries were not available, he said. Transfer of the funds was made subject to approval of the Board of Finance.
 Wash School
 Work of rewriting Walsh school is now completed, but about 60 fix lures, which cost about $7 each are needed. These will undoubt- edly be obtained when the Leayen- worth job is underway.
 Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon will appear at the next meetings of the boards of aldermen and finance and seek an appropriation of $500 for the WPA education project, and an appropria- tion of $100 for the book-mending project.
 AS in the case of the electricians the government provides salaries for the projects, but the equipment must be provided by the city. A letter from Joseph w. Scully, Su- pervisor of the educational program informed the board that supplies were low. MT. Scully's letter said that the project employs 26 persons who receive total of $2,038 month ly. Sixteen subjects are taught tc an enrolment of 1,200. The last appropriation made for supplies fol the project was in July, 1887, when Miss Edna Harmon, supervisor at that time, was granted $500.
 The book repairing project pro- vides employment for about 12 per- sons. Their work saves the city large sums of money, according to Commissioner Walsh, for they re- claim books that might otherwise be discarded.
 Book Scarcity
 Question as to scarcity of books was raised by Commissioner John J. Kearney who spoke of an instance in which a grammar school student was forced to share her geography book with two other children. Dr. Condon said he knew of no such scarcity, but promised to investigate and eliminate such necessity. He said that appropriation for books were being received by his office at the present time.
 The Waterbury League of Women Voters will undoubtedly take some action with the Board of Health tc have students in local schools un- dergo a tuberculin test. .Commis- sioner Emma Lowell yesterday sub- mitted a report from a New Haver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Recent Shooting On East Main St. Cause
 Of Official Edict
Veterans May Protest Chiefs Power to Prevent Legi innate Shows From Appearing Here Court
 Action Tinted By Other Organizations

Police Superintendent William J. Roach will probably not" issue per- mits for any carnival to play in Waterbury during the coming sea- son, he stated today. Many com- plaints about the travelling shows received last year, coupled with the fracas between two carnival workers which resulted in a daylight shoot ing on East Main street, are respon- sible for the superintendent's ban. Only exceptional circumstances will lead him to grant permit, Supt. Roach declared.
 Veterans Suffer
 The ban on carrlivals will affect the plans of several veterans or ganizations, fraternal groups and churches. Whether or not any of these groups will make a protest re- mains to be seen. It is reported that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
IRISH-AMERICAN
 GROUPS TO MEET

A meeting of the Irish-American club committee will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at 29 Field street. President Hugh McGill will preside.
 A report will be made on the suc- cess of the banquet held at The Elton Sunday evening when over 400 members and guests heard ad- dresses by Governor Wilbur L. Cross and several other distinguish ed speakers. ,-N
 Plans will be completed tonight for the entertainment and dance to be held in Buckingham hall Thurs day evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
AUXILIARY PLANS
 CHARITY BRIDGE

A charity bridge sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of David Fan nick Post, Jewish War Veterans will be held Thursday night at Heissler's restaurant. Many attrac- tive prizes will be given.
 Proceeds from the affair will be devoted to charitable work carried on by the auxiliary. Mrs. Minnie Bloch is chairman of the commit tee in charge. Assisting her are Mrs Lillyan Reiner, Mrs. Minnie Green blatt, Mrs. Mollie Fidler, and Mrs Polly RabinoWitz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
ROYAL TOKEN

One of Maureen O'Sullivan's prize possessions, acquired during her re- cent trip to London, is a sterling silver tea-strainer adorned with the crest of the royal family. The per forations in the strainer spell out the initials of the King.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
PURIM BALL UNIT
 MEETS TOMORROW

A special meeting of the commit tees in charge of arrangements for the annual Purim ball will be held at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute tomorrow night at 8:15. The meet ing was called by Chairman Abra- ham MatZkin.
 The regular meeting will not be held Thursday because of the Purim holiday. Refreshments of homin- tashen and tea will be served after the meeting. A Purim play will be presented by the children of the Talmud Torah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
SOUTH AFRICAN MINT BUSY

Pretoria (UP)-To cope with the increased demand for silver coins, the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint is working at full capacity. The increase in the circulation of silver is ascribed to increased pros- perity among theworkers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Propose Tuberculin
 Tests For Children
Suggestion Referred to Board of Health Electrical
 Plans Approved Scarcity of Text Books Doubted

The Board of Education made arrangements yester- day for the rewriting of the CroftClark school building now known as Leavenworth High School by transferring appropriation of $1000 from insurance premium item to new item known as electrical supplies. The work
 to be done by staff of WPA electricians who are paid by the government but the supplies must provided by the city Commissioner John J. Walsh said the work is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
DIES AT FUNERAL

Van Buren, Me, March 15-(U P)-While attending the funeral of his brother yesterday, Godfrey Pic ard, 63, of Bristol, Conn.,, died of heart disease. His brother Florent, 59, also was victim of heart disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 15-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Fair and slowly rising temperatures toni ght. Wednesday increasing cloudiness with rising temperatures followed by rain beginning late Wednesday afternoon or evening.
 Connecticut-Fairw with slowly ris- ing temperature tonight. Wednes- day increasing cloudiness with ris- ing temperature followed by rain beginning late Wednesday afternoon or night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
r&<<>~ @zr~~%
 ESTABLISHED 1888

The Versatile BorsoIino Hats From Sunny ItoIy
 $1O
 Behind BorsoIino hat is the achievements of three genera tions of master croftsmen-sire, sons and srondsons who hove made the name of BorsoIino a household word throughout the world, the seven seos and wher- ever good hats are parked. A "Borsolino" looks the thorough bred it is-sleek, supple, smart, spiek and span.
 A BorsoIino hot at $1o is great letter of introduction to best of hot company.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16
CENSUS SHOWS U. s. is
LOSING In BIRTH RATE
Tagging OF Population Growth Laid
To Fewer Babies And Immigrants


The fact that the population ol
the continental United States has
passed the 1870, 10000 mark possess
es peculiar significance because OF
the nations rapidly decreasing rate
of growth Of population, Bureau Of
Census officials said this week.
Previously, Secretary Of Com
merce Roper estimated that the pop
ulation of continental America on
July 1, 1888, was 130,215,000 and re-
vealed that the figure represented
an increase Of 95S 200. or seven
tenths OF one per cent, over the 1887
estimate OF 129. 9.257 900. The approx
imation is based on the number of
births and deaths and the excess of
immigration over emigration during
the year ending June 80, 1888.
Census officials, however, pointed
out that during the eight-year per-
iOd following the 1880 census, the
average annual rate of growth was
less than half that Of the decade
1920 to 1880. During these eight
years. 1930-3s, the population of the
United States Increased only OF per
cent per year.
Immigration Decrease
This marked decrease in the rate
Of population growth is attributable
TO the declining birth rate and to
the. decrease in net immigration,
census spokesmen commended. They
added that for the first time in the
history of the nation, America
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16

showed a net loss of population tc
foreign countries in the past eight
years.
Vital statistics show that in the
decade from 1880 to 1890, the popE-
lation Of the country increased 25,5
per cent, or about 2.5 per cent Fer
year. In the period from 1920 to
1880, In contrast, the population in
creased 1871 per cent, or about 1.6
per cent per year.
According to the Bureau of Cen
sus, there is practically no phase
OF modern life which is not affected
by the decreasing population growth.
To the business man and manu-
facturer, officials asserted. the
marked decrease in the rate of pop
ulation growth foreshadOws a, con-
traction in expectations for future
markets at home and points to the
increased importance of foreign
trade. To the welfare agencies, the
decline indicates an increasing pro-
portion Of aged persons in the citi-
Izenship of the nation which may
augment welfare problems.
ReadjHstments Necessary
The declining proportion OF
youths and increasing number of
older persons will probably call for
readjustments in such varied types
Of activity as the manufacture Of
infants clothing, toys, wheel chairs.
an dother commodities. and in medl-
cal service, recreation, labor poll
cies and pensions. according to Cen
sus officials.
Analysis of the growth of pOpu- /
lation during the eight-year perl0il.i
reveals that the rate OF (
growth was the greatest during the
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16
NASSAU

Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Roach en-
tertained at dinner on Sunday, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Davidson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Davidson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Roach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warrington Murray
and family and Mrs. Susan Murray
Of Philadelphia, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
B. H. Warrington last Sunday.
Mrs. Norman Kitchens and daugh-
ter Jean of Wilmington, visited her
mother, Mrs. Harry Paynter for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Mitchell OF
Blackbird are enjoying a two weeks
vacation with relatives and friends
in Lewes and Nassau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Palmer of
Rehoboth, Mrs. Ruth Hastings and
son Bobby, Elmer Davidson, Miss
Grace Kincade Of Milton and Edwin
Roach of Georgetown visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Davidson on Monday
evening.
William Best of Georgetown cali
ed on his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Best on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Holmes are
building a large chicken house.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chappell and
daughter Betty called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Davidson on Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas Best and children,
Alice, Thomas and Alfred, went
shopping in Milford on Saturday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie G. Knapp en-
tertained at bridge last Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Davidson, Mrs.
Mamie Davidson and children, Pearl
and Howard. and Miss Alice Best
spent Friday in Salisbury. Nd,
J. C. Jett, Jr., and Thomas Jett Of
Reedville, Va, called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Best and family last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hitch were the |
dinner guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Davidson on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Roach were
shopping in Milford last Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roach Of
spent the weekend
with the formers mother, Mrs. ]. G.
Roach.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16
LINCOLN :


Simon Slick from PunKin Crick'
under the direction Of Mrs. Webster
Warren was given in the school au.
ditorium on Friday evening.
The high school group In Mrs. p
7. Carlisle's Sunday school class ex-
tend sincere appreciation to Mrs
Warren's group and to the audience
why by their presence made the eve
ming pleasure and financial sue
cess.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donovan and
mother, Mrs. Eliza Donovan spent
last Tuesday in Wilmington.
Miss Ethel Beardsley of Baltimore
is spending some time with her mo-
ther, Mrs. Kate Beardsley.
Mrs. S. L. Handy who has been
confined to her room for a number
of weeks, is critically i'll at this
writing.
Jehu Clendaniel Of Townsend Is
visiting among relatives and friends
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cook, Mrs.
George Warren and Mrs. Jay Abbott
attended the Delaware State Grange
at A4dudSi On lueSQdys 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Z. Reed of Brook
line, Pa, spent few days recently
with MIR. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson
and relatives.
Mrs. Kate Beardsley has returned
home after spending several weeks
with her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Willis and
family
Mr.. and Mrs. John Huff entertain
ed their son and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Huff. of Wilmington over the
weekend.
Mrs. Elizabeth Messick is serious
ly i'll at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Donovan.
Walter Bailey has moved his fam
lily to the Meredith farm, 11k miles
south of town.
Mrs. VIM. J. Harvey Of Lima, Pa, (
Mrs. Merton of Claymont, Mrs. Bee
son and son Leroy of Wilmington
have been weekend guests of Rev.
and Mrs. Handy.
The Lincoln Hatchery and farm
owned by Chas. Weatherly, was sold
to Thomas Robinson of Georgetown
on Saturday. The hatchery and home
will be reniodeled and ready for op-
Grafton by early spring. s
Services Sunday as follows:
Preaching at 10 a. m. by Rev.
Thomas. Church school at II a. m.
Epworth League at 1880 p. M.
Slaughter Neck: Church school at
p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. by Rev.
Thomas.
Rev. l.. Handy, Pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16
DELMAR

The. primary department Of the
Delmar NJ. E. Sunday school, Mrs. "
j. Carmine, superintendent, will
have its Christmas entertainment on
Saturday evening, December "a, in
the social hall of the church.
Mrs. George Parsons Of Ports
mouth, Va, is spending some time
here with her mother, Mrs. Carrie
Barr
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Nelson spent
the weekend in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Dennis and
children spent Sunday with relatives
in Berlin. Md.
,Mr..and Mrs. f. E.. .Gordy, Mr.. and
Mrs VIM. Gordy and son Ernest and
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilson left on
Friday by auto for Mexico City.
They expect to return Christmas
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Kleinhenn Of
Bridgeville were callers at the home
of2Mr. and Mrs. v. ]. Carmine last
Sunday.
Special services were held at Mt.
Olive M. P. Church here last Sunday.
DR.. E. E. Coleman of Seaford and a
former pastor Of this church, taught
the Mems Bible Glass during church
school. At IL a. M, DR.. E. A. Sex
smith, President of the Maryland
Conference and DR.. Z. E. Coleman
brought the messages.
The note burning service took
place at the close of the service.
At 2:30 in the afternoon also at
1880 in the evening, DR.. John N. Link
of Westminster Theological Semi |
nary, was the guest speaker.
Miss Virginia Powell, daughter of /
Mr.. and Mrs. John Powell, of this
town, is still a patient in Delaware I
Hospital, Wilmington.
Mrs. Howard Kirk has returned 1
from a few days visit with relatives
in Wilmington.
Mrs. George Burrows has return
ed from Washington, where she has
been visiting her son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. James Bur-
rows.
Mrs. Hattie White who has been
i'll for several weeks at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Lei
Gates, we are glad to report, is
much improved.
Miss Hazel Phillips, a student of
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore /
paid her parents, MIR. and Mrs. Jackf
Phillips, OF near town, short visit
last week.
Friendship class of the M. E.
Church, will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Clarence Hearne, on Thursday
evening. December is. Mrs. r. M.
Pnsey. teacher.
Elder N. Claude Ker observed his
18th birthday last Friday when one
hundred and twenty-five friends call
ed at his home here to offer congrat-
ulations.
Mrs. Anna Fleetwood and Mrs.
James Daley were Wilmington shop
pers last Saturday. =
Mrs. Luella johnson is spending
the winter in Delmar with her son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Newell johnson.
Mrs. Mary Nichols, Worthy Ma
tron. and Ralph Nichols, Worthy Pa
tron, of Adah Chapter No. 5, o. E.
s., entertained their officers and ,
committees at Christmas party in
the Masonic Temple on Tuesday
night. A delightful banquet was SER
we'd at 8 D. m. This was followed by
4 social hour. The members of the ,
committee put on ,,
play "How the Story Crew." which ! !
was thoroughly enjoyed by all pres
ant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols were pre- =
sented with a beautiful chair.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16
Peace

peace IN the labor movement IS
one Of the vital necessities OF pres
ent-day America, not only for la
boris sake but in the interest Of the
country's welfare. THE Nation.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16

fact that 10000 more persons de-
parted from the country than enter
ed during that fiscal year.
During the years 1880 to 1888, sta
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16


it reached O.97 per cent, or an in
crease of 1fi190.O00 persons. This is
attributable to the fact that the
greatest excess of births over deaths
. occurred in this period, census fig
ures show.
The number of deaths during the
year, 1881, decreased with the onset
Of the depression, while the effect of
the economic slump. as might be ex-
pected, was not reflected in a de-
creased birth rate until the follow
ing year.
Small Increase
The lowest annual increase in this
decade, 1930-3S, occurred in the year
ending July 1, 1888, in which the
population increased by only 10000
persons or O.64 per cent. Officials
said this small increase was due not
only to the relatively small excess OF
births over deaths. but also to the
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16

Us, our classified columns.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16

State Forester W. S. Taber says
there is an abundant supply Of hollI
this year for the Christmas season
but there are no berries.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16

If you take trip thts weekend r
be carefsil-keep down the accident
rate, and make Delaware highways
the safest IN the country.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-16

tistics reveal. the United States lost
approximately 100000 persons Ia it's
exchange of population with foreign
lands. ~
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-01
LINCOLN

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Gaydica Of New
York City were recent weekend guests
OF Mrs. w. II. Clendanlel and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Holden OF May
field Pa. visited her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. J. Marker on Sunday.
Mrs. Raymond wilkins is convalesc-
| ing at her home following an operation
in the Milford Emergency Hospital on
Miss Ethel Mae Warren. accompanied
! with friends from Milford enjoyed a
motor trip to Washington. D. c.. on
Sunday and viewed the cherry blossoms
/ now in bloom.
Mr.. and Mrs John Donovan were
Wilmington and Philadelphia visitors
on Saturday.
Mrs. Hubbard Morgan who underwent
an operation in the Milford Emergency
Hospital last Friday is getting along
nicely and expects to return home in a
The Loyal Workers class of the NJ E.
Church school will be held at the nome
OF Mrs. John Ireland on Monday night.
April 4. A good attendance is desired.
Roscoe Weatherly Of Long Island
Thursday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Weatherly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cook had as
guests over the weekend Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Mason and son Dickie of
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Fitzgerald are
attending the NJ. T.. Conference in VIII
mington this week.
Class No. 8 met at the home of Miss
Dorothy Benson on Friday night. r'Ol-
lowing the business hour games and re-
freshments were enjoyed. The meeting
adjourned to meet in April at the home
of their teacher. Miss Margaret Dono-
van.
The Sunbeam class will meet with
Mrs. Herman Benson on Monday eve
ming. April 4. All members are urged
to attend.
Frank Clendaniel. student Of Della
ware College. is spending his spring va
cation this week with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Clendaniel, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Mitchell and son
Donald Of Milford were dinner guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Morgan on
Miss Virginia Short has accepted
position at Georgetown.
to East Orange. N. j.. on Sunday due
to the death of her father. Samuel
Cocker Sympathy OF friends is being |
extended to Mrs Greenly.
Mrs. w. d. MARITIME and daughter. |
spent the weekend with her
parents. Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Handy.
Rev. and Mrs. Handy are attending
The NJ +. Conference i'm Wilmington.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Milford NJ. p. Church will have charge
d INC tNeNluE cGINiNto 0AA AlhAANhs
ming. Let's show them our appreciation
~ our presence.
School Notes
Our school held an assembly on
Tuesday, March 90. to commemorate the
of the purchase OF New
Sweden.
The patrons who attended the meet
ng Of Lincoln Home and School Asso-
,iation on Friday evening, enjoyed the
nspirational talk given by Mrs. Narth-
nm. state p. T. a. president.
Miss Jefferies also gave to her audi
,nce worth while information on Den
al Hygiene" A reel of fine pictures
vas shown.
Posters made by pupils have been
orwarded to Miss Taylor. State Art Di-
ector. to be entered in the contest at
he Worlds Fair in New York.
Husbands are Good for Some
hing" a moving picture for adults
,nly-3 =. NJ. Thursday. April 9TH. (
Tickets free at the box office.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-01

CALENDARS CROWDED.-AS the
18th Congress starts the midway
stretch OF the final session, it ap-
pears that much work is ahead for
them. Major legislation is piling
up, with much more to come.
EXTENSION OF LOANS IN NEW
BILL A bill was introduced prOvid-
ing for two years extension of the
31s per cent interest rate on federal
land bank loans.
WIIEELER-LEA BILL.-Congress
| has completed action on the Wheeler
Lea bill strengthening the police
powers of the Federal Trade Com
mission. GO days after presidential
approval goes into effect.
o.
IVA CONTROVERSY by
President Roosevelt, that may in
fluence the future of the IVA is near
at hand. The president, in a series
of trial" sessions, has been seeking
the cause Of the controversy between
chairman of the IVA and fellow di-
rectOrs.
o
SOCIAL SECURITY-It is possible
for a worker. under the Social Sc
curity Act, to accumulate wage
credits for his old-age pension ac-
count from more jobs than one.
O.
LABOR.-It has been announced
by the labor subcommittee that bill
will be written gradually improving
wage minimum and hour maximum
conditions over a period of several
years until a 40-hour week and 40
sured workers in industries Operat-
ing in interstate commerce.
O.
SCHOOLS SHOULD TEACH CHILL
DREN To AVOID TRAFFIC PERILS
Safety education in the schools
really educates the children and
saves their lives. From 1926 to 1896
child deaths in traffic decreased Is
per cent while deaths Of adults in
creased 81 per cent.
FARM PRICES HOLD STEADY
The Bureau Of Agricultural EconOm-
us Sdlu IL tOoos toi W ihai hSu
during the next few months |
in the general level of prices re-
ceivcd by farmers. Prices Of farm
products as group have been hold
ing fairly steady recently.
B.
FARM EMPLOY MENT IN
MORE THAN USUAL
An open winter and generally favor
able weather for outdoor farming /
operations east OF the Mississippi
River resulted in larger than usual
increase in employment on
arms. Reports indicated average
of 269 persons
workers and hired hands-On every
LOO farms on March l.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-01
A SOUND GOAL
FOR AGRICULTURE

An authority on agriculture re-
Gently said: "The real goal OF Am
erican farmers and their coopera-
tive associations is not to practice
'scarcity economies and maumize
farm income through tight control.
"The real goal is to so organize
and utilize the nations capacity to
produce food and clothing materials
as to give all consumers the maxi
mum capacity to consume the diet
that makes for full health and vigor,
and to be we'll clothed at moderate
cost"
Here is a sound program. Any
agricultural movement which thinks
only of benefting the farmer and
dIsregards the rights and desires Of
the consumers. is rightly foredoomed
TO failure. Luckily, the successful
farm marketing cooperatives have
always kept the goal of better deal
for the public. as well as for their
firmly in mind.