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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
D. A. V.

Members of the Waterbury chapter, Disabled American Vet erans, meeting last night at Py- thian hall, named Dr. R. w. Mes sier as fourth delegate and Err must Massicotte as fourth alter nate to the state convention.
 Rehabilitation work was dis cussed in speech by Frank Kline of East Hampton, national re- mobilization officer.
 Members of the chapter will take part in the Flag Day exercises at the Elks Club next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Embezzlement!

Fred Gross, 53, of this city, will go on trial in Superior Court this afternoon on a charge of embezzlement by agent, as preferred by the DeLeO Broth CTS, Inc. Four counts have been preferred against him.
 It has been charged that he worked as a salesman, and col lector for the company, which deals in fruits and produce. He was arrested on complaint of the company that he was misap- prCpriating funds collected from customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
FrdtemQL Neus
Camp IT

Memorial exercises for deceased members were held Monday night at Engineers hall by members of Camp IT, Patriotic Order of Am erica. Rev. William Brewster was the principal speaker.
 During the exercises the camp charter was draped. Flowers used in the ceremonies were sent to sick members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Almost

Motor PatroImen Joseph Me- Carthy and Joseph Dunphy were called last night to tn escene of an accident on the Whittemore road, near the Naugatuck town line. Two cars had collided and overturned, mad four persons were injured.
 Strewn about the wreckage of the two cars, the officers found, were a number of copies of a safety pamphlet issued by an oil company. The booklet bore the title, Death on Wheels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
NEW YORK CURB
Behind The
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Canadian Legion

A regular meeting of the Can adian Legion will be held tomor- row evening at 8 o'clock at their clubroOms on Bank street. All members are urged to put in their appearance as several import ant matters will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
GOOD OLD DEvENs

Aver, Mass. June 8-(UP) Aid ed by eco campers, Aver and still River firemen early today con- trolled a forest fire that for a time threatened Fort Devens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

should be very pleased"
 A third picture featuring the quintuplets, entitled five of a Kind" is being filmed Qualen again is playing the part of the father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Caiatina Society

Caiatina Society
 A card party was held at Moose hall last night under the auspices of the Caiatina COnnanzionai auxiliary. More than 100 persons attended.
 Susan Pasquariello was chair man assisted by Marie Citriniti, secretary; Esther Mastrianni, treasurer; Antoinette Cicchiello, Claire Tolomeo, Mary Deschino, Anna Tiscione, Julia Donofrio, Angeline Cairiello, Anna Marasco, Eva Mancini. Susan Laccondrate, Julie Capocchi, Rose Civitate, Jo- scphine Constantine, Anna Tam marc, Anna Mastrianni and Ade- line Citriniti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Harmony Lodge

The Work Lodge team will ex- emplify the entered apprentice degree at special communication q Harmony Lodge of Masons to- morrow night at the Masonic Temple. Master Masons from lodges in the third district will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
NOsahOgan Lodge

Nosahogan Lodge of odd Fellows conferred the first degree on a class of candidates at exemplifi- cation ceremonies last night at Odd Fellows hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Masonic Lodges

The second annual outing of Masonic Lodges of the Naugatuck Valley will be held Saturday at Frink's grove, Bucks Hill. Mem bers of the grand lodge, headed by Grand Master Morris B. Payne of New London, will attend.
 Sponsoring the outing is the Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Association of the Third Masonic district. In this district are four lodges in this city, two in Nauga- tuck, and others in Winsted, Thomaston, Watertown, Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Torrington, Litchf1eld and New Hartford.
 District Deputy George Oliver of Winsted is president of the association.
 Thomas Finley. Jr., of Water- bury, is chairman of the enter tainment committee for the out ing. Frederick Potter of Seymour is in charge of refreshments, and William Wadman of Thomaston is chairman of the ways and means committee.
 The program will begin at 2:30 p. m., and will include outdoor sports, entertainment and dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

Euclid Lodge A regular meeting of Euclid Lodge of Masons was held last night at the Masonic Temple. Plans for summer activities were discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
SELLING ANYTHING

Two qualities are specially valu-
able in selling goods. The first is
confident enthusiasm. The person
who really believes in the article he
is selling and talks with conviction
about it. has a better chance of sell
ing it. Buyers catch some of that
confidence.
A clear explanation of the value
of thing is even more effective. A
seller of this type may not display
any buoyant enthusiasm, but if he
can talk in clear, straightforward
way, showing just what practical
gains are created by the use of his
ARTICLE. he sells goods. Facts and
logic and reason and practical con-
sideration induce people to buy
things. They may be swept off their
feet sometimes by the eloquent sales
man. but the one who knows and
gives them the low down facts is the
one that gets their trade the most
times.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
Milford, Friday, May 1S, 1888
PRIZES IN JOURNALISM

The annual award of the prizes
provided by the will of the late
Joseph Pulitzer has hOnOred a num-
her of brilliant newspaper men, be-
sides recognizing high achievement
in other fields of writing. The
famous former publisher performed
very noble act when he established
these prizes, and arranged for these
honors to be given in recognition OF
public service.
These prizes must have contributed
much to the higher standing which
the newspaper profession has in the
world today. The newspaper worker
often has the disheartening thought
that his labor is very transient in
character. He writes a good story
or article, which the people read with
interest. But he often reflects that
in a few days or months all that good
work. all the effort. thought and
high ideals which he devoted to that
piece of writing. has dropped out Of
the public mind.
The person who writes a good
book sees it placed on the shelves OF
the libraries, and people read it for
many years and give honor to the
author. The good article by news
paper writer is buried in the files of
that paper, and few people ever see
il again.
Mr.. Pulitzers prizes seem to say
that useful newspaper work has a
more lasting quality than the writers
realize. The people may forget who
wrote the article. but if the ideas
therein contained were good, they
take root in many minds and in due
time bring forth fruit.
Countless institutions, public SER
vices. useful organizations and many
other things were originally the
thought of some reporter or editor
who dreamed a dream of what might
be done for the public welfare. In
Delaware the people do not forget
the ones who do these things, and
start these currents of thought and
action flowing.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
HONOR TO GREAT MAN

High officials and distinguished
people are attending the dedication
at Philadelphia May 10 of statue to
Benjamin Franklin. Very few men
had more to do than Franklin with
the founding and success of the
United States government. His pru-
dence, his knowledge of human ma
ture and the influence he exerted in
Europe as American diplomat had
much to do with the ability of the
United States to win its independence
and grow into a powerful nation.
Franklin, famous as printer,
euthor and scientist, had much to do
with the formation of American per-
sonal character. He grew up in a
time when the nation was poor and
struggling. The industry and thrift
which he preached helped our people
build themselves up from feeble
people into a great nation.
His ideas about personal life were
expressed in Poor Richards Alma
nae which was printed 400 times
and in many languages. Said he:
Never take wife until thou hast
house to put her in" He taught
industry and frugality as the means
of developing virtue, and said 1T is
hard for an empty sack to stand up
straight" Also he said, Light purse,
heavy heart" "He that drinks fast,
pays slow" Fools make feasts,
and wise men eat them"
Here was one in which he ex-
pressed his ideas about women:
"She that will eat her breakfast
in her bed,
And spend the morn in dressing
of her head,
And sit at dinner like a maiden
bride,
And talk of nothing all day but
of pride,
God in his mercy may do much
to save her,
But what a case is he in that
shall have her."
The American people have gone
far from these simple ways. Frank
Inns adherence of debt has gone
out. of fashion. There would not be
so many economic collapses if peo-
pie would follow Franklin's thrifty
ideas.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
ADVERTISING TO PRIME PUMP

Advertising is the best means of
"priming the pump" of business, ac-
cording to remarks made by Secre-
tary of Commerce Roper in a recent
address. Mr.. Roper is absolutely
right. Countless successful stores
prove that every day. When they
advertise their goods, the goods sell
faster. That means more orders for
the factories. and it puts people to
work who otherwise would be idle.
Opinions differ as to how far
spending money for public works
starts up business and keeps it go
ing. When the government borrows
money for this purpose, it has to be
paid back. Money spent for adver-
tising pays for itself in producing a
bigger volume of business, and prob
ably produces much more trade slim
ulation than an equal amount spent
on some government project.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
SCREEN STAR COMING
TO MILFORD THEATER

TIE "freckled-face" star of Hal
Roacn's "Our-Gang" comedies will
appear in person at the Plaza Thea
tire next Friday and Saturday, May
20-21. Mickey Daniels. who has made
countless millions smile with his an
tics while on the silver screen with
the er-to-be-forgotten Our
Gang" is today on a crOss-country
tour in person surrounded by great
aggregation of additional Hollywood
entertainers including such names
as the Daro Brothers, marvellous
act in strength entitled Rhythm in
Motion.
During the many years that this
star appeared with the "Our-Gang,"
many remember the youngster with
the many freckles who used to make
millions smile and laugh with his
boyish antics. While in this city at
the Plaza, Mickey will be pleased to
meet his many friends and hopes
that they will be just as pleased to
meet him in person.
There will be a matinee Saturday
at 2:30.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
ROTARY NEWS

Mothers Day was observed at the
Milford Rotary Club, Monday eve
ming, with a special program, pre-
pared by program chairman. August
Faix. Ellen f. Vinyard. a senior
in Milford High School. recited a
poem on Mother. and Rev. ]. T
Bailey, pastor of the First NJ. p.
Church, gave short address on the
advent of Mothers Day.
The meeting was very enjoyable,
and Chairman Faix is deserving OF
much praise for his efforts in OBJ
tanning interesting program for the
weekly meetings. Mr.. Faix is also
cooperating with the attendance
chairman, Robert II. Yerkes. in an
attempt to have all members out on
Monday evenings.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
WAR CHIEFS MEET

The eyes of the world have been
turned on Rome, Italy, where two OF
the worlds most formidable leaders,
Adolf Hitler 'of Germany and Benito
Mussolini, have been exchanging fra
ternal greetings. In a world that a
few years ago felt democracy was
the savior of the human race. these
forcefuI dictators say democracy is a
failure, that the people can't be
trusted to elect their rulers in an
untrammeled ballot. and that free
speech and freedom of the press
cannot be tolerated.
They argue that with free press
so many things will be said against
the efforts of the government for
public welfare. that the power of the
nation will be paralyzed.
These ideas deny the principles
which led the American people to set
up an independent government in
1875, and risk their lives to obtain
their freedom. But it has to be ad-
mitted that Germany and Italy have
on the sruface made progress under
these relationships. Their military
power is enormously increased, un-
til the world fears their armies.
They have been able to largely get
rid of unemployment, and Italy in
particular has seen an enormous i'm
provement in public health. educa-
ton and business efficiency.
The people have paid heavy
price for these gains. They have
lost their free right to speak their
own minds, which is highly cherished
in America. Great national debts
have been incurred, which some day |
must be paid. Then there is the risk /
that these countries will become in
volved in great war.
The American people would rather /
rub along in their somewhat STUN
bling way. than initiate the war
chiefs and pay any such price for the
gains they desire. Anyway. they |
prospered hugely up TO 10 years ago /
under democratic system. In Della
ware they believe the same thing
can he done again.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
HOME ECONOMICS CLASS
STUDY SWEDISH RECIPES

The Milford High School tenth
grade home economics class, conduct
ed by Miss Marie Pentz, has been
studying Swedish customs and re-
cipes. On Friday. May 6. at six
o'clock, they served a Swedish Smor-
gasbord for their mothers. The home
economics room was carefully deco
rated by the girls with many spring
flowers. Everyone had a grand time
and everyone went to the Smorgas-
bord more than once because Of the
tasty Swedish dishes. Among those
present were Mrs. e. C. Burton, Mrs.
P. M. Stevenson, Mrs. L. G. Webb,
Mrs. ]. S. Beck, Mrs. G.. M. Lynch,
Mrs. E. S. Bennett, Mrs. r. f. Shill-
ing. Mrs. C. A. Pentz, Mrs. M. A.
Pentz, Mrs. G. M. Maloney and Mrs.
william Maloney.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
MILFORD YOUTH WINS
ORATORICAL CONTEST

Ralph v. Reed, a second year stu
dent at Maryville College, Maryville.
Tenn, was the winner at the finals
of an oratorical contest held at the
morning chapel service on April 81.
The prize was $50, to be awarded on
class day. The judges were men
from outside the college, prominent
in religious and educational work.
The fund for this prize was estsb-
Iished by friend of the college in
honor of one of Maryville's foreign
missionaries.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
Fellowship Class

Another pleasant evening was
spent in the Chapel where the Eel
lowship Glass met Wednesday eve
ming, May 4th, for their business and
social hour. Mrs. Num- gave a re-
port on the sales of the magazines
which amounted to a liberal sum
The class picnic will be held Tues
day, June 21st, at Rehoboth Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
n o 7 3

The statements made In this column are
not necessarily the opinions Of the pub
fishers Of the Milford Chronicle. They are
purely the views OF the writer This news
paper will express its opinions only
through its editorial columns.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13

SMALL BUSINESS MEN-Exten-
zion courses in business administra-
ton will be provided to small busi-
ness men by the Federal Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce in
cooperation with State universities
according to bill introduced by Rep.
Patman Of Texas. The bill, if it be-
comes law. would finance this train
ing by Federal appropriation of a
half million dollars the first year.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13

THE PERSON WHO SAYS "Good
morning" as if he was mighty glad
to see you, is the one who is greet
ed with cordial welcome whatever
he tries to do or wherever he goes.
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13

Kent county Democrats are stili
"viewing with alarm" the appoint
ments by their leaders into the
ranks of the Highway Department
workers. Men who hardly knew
when election day came are no"
filling Jobs while the boys who were
out all night getting the vote ready
for the next day are not even being
noticed. Paraphrasing it should read
"The way of the Woodworking DEM
ocrat is hard. he is neither known
or remembered after his party WINS
Although the Democratic "rump
committee from Sussex county Win
the followers of National Chairman
Jas. Tunnel drove to Dover Wednes-
day of last week in hordes to protest
to State Highway Commission that
their particular brand of Democrats
were not getting any jobs from the
Sussex county division of the High
way Department they were quietly
"shunted" out Of the way by a quick
Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13

Hopkins is sending a notice to all
WPA workers in their pay enve-
lopes that mo one will lose his job
because of his vote in any election
or his failure to contribute to any
campaign funds" He says Amy one
who uses his position with the WPA
in any way to influence the vote OF
others by threat or intimidation will
be dismissed" Oh. yeah, and a cou-
ple of horse laughs. The merest
school boy knows it is worked con-
tinuously in Delaware, although per-
haps in a quieter way than in Penn
syiyania and other states. The same
old political CUFF that was used be-
fore the last election about economy
and better service to the country in
running the affairs better. Everyone
knows what those promises turned
out to be, and we do not believe
that many people believe that the
WPA is not used for anything else
but to get the votes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-05
BENES RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT
 LITTLE NATION
Retires as Chief Executive of Czechoslovakia
 Was Under Attack
PREMIER SYROVY WILL ACT AS HEAD FOR TIME
Hitler BelievedPleased with Action Negotiations
 May Be Easier

PRAGUE, Oct. 5.-The resigna- tion of President Benes, of Czecho- slovakia, is officially announced. The resignation was not unexpected although denial had been made sev- eral times recently that he intended to step down.
 Benes became President in De- cember, 1885, succeeding the found- CT of this Republic, the late Thomas Masaryk.
 Informed persons feel that Benes' departure from the office and pos sibly the country might remove the current acute situation and make collaboration with Germany pos sible.
 Benes has been the target of bit ter attacks from Adolf Hitler and a scathing camaipn of denunciatior by the press of Germany.
 It is understood that present Pre- mier Syrovy will be Acting Presi- dent until an election by the Ma tional Assembly can be arranged.
 Benes has prepared a broadcast a farewell address for tonight.
 It is indicated that Hitler would be more generous in his negotia- tions with the new Czech State ii a President more acceptable to Ger many was named.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-05
 NEW BARRIER
 IN CZECH PACT
Hitler Demanding Satisfac- ton for "lnjustiees
 Tn Sudetenland
AWKWARD POSITION
 FOR GREAT POWERS
Britain, Italy, France May Have to Underwrite
 Damages Payment

BERLIN, Oct. 5.-A Foreign Of- flee spokesman said today that the Interna tional Commission supervis- ing the cession of Sudetenland Ger many confronted new difficulties in delimitation of the fifth zone of occupation and also in connection with "the question of separations for injustices inflicted by the Czechs on Sudetens since 1918."
 As the Commission resumed dis cussions today, spokesman indi- cated that progress might be diffi- cult at this point.
 Political observers felt sure that Hitler's demands for separations were insistent. m
 If observers are correct, ambas- sadors of Great Britain, Italy and France will be placed in an awkward position.
 They are charged with the task of negotiations" in connection with the Sudetenland cession, but in re- ality are likely to be faced by Ger man demands and merely asked to underwrite them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-05
JAPAN CLAIMS
 BIG VICTORY IN FURIOUS BATTLE
|Nipponese Report Taking Loki in Breaking Chi
 nese Defense Line
CHINESE COUNTER
 IN YANGTZE AREA
Seven Planes Shot Down, Nine Destroyed on
 Ground

SHANGHAI, Oct. 5.-The Japa- nese have followed up their 12-mile advance with a furious attack by which they occupied Loki, 38 miles southwest of Juichwang. The Japa- nese claimed the maneuver had turned the left flank of the Chinese line which had been defending bit terly contested Teian.
 The Chinese said they defeated the Japanese attempting to push through the Tapies mountains on the north bank of the Yangtze River northwest of Hankow
 A Japanese communique said in- vading planes had bombed Liang- shan in eastern Szechwan Province, destroying nine Chinese planes on the ground, afterwards engaging 20 Chinese planes in an air battle and shooting down seven of them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-05
BRAD. WASHBURN IN TODAY
 WITH LON COPE.
Mt. St. Agnes and Mt. San- ford Climbed Sum-
 mer Very Cloudy'

Bra dford Washburn, twenty eight year old explorer geographer flew to Juneau from the steamer Mt. Mckinley at Haines this noon with Marine Airways pilot Lon Cope, planning to go to Vancouver by Canadian boat tomorrow and catch train east.
 Washburn, already three weeks late to his classes at Harvard Uni versity, is looking back on "suc- cessful," though "the cloudiest" summer he has spent in the North in his eight seasons of climbing and mapping work in Alaska.
 This summer, Washburn led two expeditions sponsored by the liar yard University Institute of Geo. graphical Exploration up the never before climbed Hanks of Mt. St. Agnes and Mt. Sanford in the Gnu zach and Wrangell ranges back of Valdez
 During August and September, Washburn took aerial photographs in the Chugach, Wrangell and St. Elias ranges under the joint aus pices of the National Geographic Society and the Harvard Institute.
 Flying was done with Cordova Air Service, Reeve Airways at Valdez and Pollack Flying Service at Fair banks. Approximately 2,00O photo graphs were taken, Washburn said, to enlarge an already extensive col lection of glacier area photos.
 On June 19, the ascent of Mt. St. Agnes was accomplished. It's elevation is placed by the U. s. Geo. logical Survey at 13,250 feet, the highest spot in the Chugach Range On that trip, Washburn was &C., companied by Norman Bright, Peter Gabriel and Norman Dyhrenfurth. Weather for the trip was extremely poor" and possibilities for mapping work from the summit were practi- cally nil, Washburn said.
 
 Mt. Sanford, 16,200 feet high, was negotiated by Washburn and MT. and Mrs. Ferris Moore, of Los An- geles. Mrs. Moore, an experienced climber, reached the 14,000-foot level on Mt. Sanford's heavily cloud ed slopes, but was unable to con- tinue to the top.
 Shed have made it, I am sure" Washburn said, but we were turned back the first time we started for the top itself, and Mrs. Moore and I decided we'd best make the last attempt alone on account of abom- inable snow conditions"
 Washburn said clouds below them obscured any successful mapping from the Mt. Sanford peak, and that the climb was about as un- fruitful as the Mt. St. Agnes climb,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-05
SPY SYSTEM
 OF ITALY IS
 WORKING, US,
Branch of Dreaded Secret Police Employed in
 UndercoverD Duties
AMERICAN CITIZENS
 ARE BEING COERCED
Important Testimony Given Under Oath Before h.
 vestigating Committee

ASHIN TON, Oct. B. GiorOlamo Valenti, New York City Anti-Fascist Italian, testi- fled today before the House Committee Investigating un- American activities within the United States, that Italy's Am bassador and several Consular officials are linked to the Fas- cist undercover work in the United States.
 Valenti testified, on oath, that 'in the United States there is branch of the dreaded Ital- ian Government Secret Police known as Ovra.
 This is a spy organization which calls at the homes in the United States of America citizens of Italian descent and attempts to frighten tn m whenever it is found they have participated in activities not conforming to the Fascist Gov ernment Policy"