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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Flower Show To Be
 Held At School Gym
Legion Post, Auxiliary Sponsoring Event Sept. IA, l5;
 Drum Corps Attends MiddetOwn Celebration
W ATE R WILL E
Mrs. R. w. Henion-17S6 Thomaston Ave.-Tel 3-5462

A flower show will be held dur ing the afternoon and evening of September 14th and 18th, at the Sprague school gymnasium, under the auspices of the Casper s. Da- wis, American Legion post, assisted by members of the Auxiliary. At a meeting held Friday night, the fol- lowing committees were chosen, to be in charge:
 Exhibition Committee: Andrew Bell, chairman, Mrs. Everett Cook. Frank Frazier, Harold Hunt and RobertCosgriff.
 Publicity Committee: c. Arthur Dubois, chairman, Mrs. John Byrnes and Mrs. R. Ward Henioin.
 Classification Committee: MT. and Mrs. Frederick Poulim.
 Treasurer-Everett Cook.
 Ways and Means-Russell Ather- ton and Frederdick Hoadley.
 Floor Committees Frederick Seidel, chairman; Mrs. Frederick Seidel and Mrs. Frank Smith.
 Hospitality Committee: Mrs Frank Carney and Mrs. Clifford Northrop
 Equipment Committee: Clifford Northrop, chairman and Patrick Moriarty.
 The flower show will be open to all amateur exhibitors of Water bury and vicinity and it is shoped that many flower lovers will com- pete. Ribbons will be awarded for the best and the various classes, which will include calsses in artis- tics and horticulture, special dis plays of fall flowers, the best all sortment and arrangement and a great many oters.
 Anyone wishing to make inquiries Is kindly requested to contact Fred erick Poudim, of 240 Pembroke ave- nue.
 At Celebration
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion drum corps, participated in the parade Saturday, connected with the official opening ceremonies, of the new $3,500,O0O Middletown-Port- land bridge, at Middletown. They received much applause along the line of march, and were viewed by t0,0C0 persons. Friday evening the drum corps gave concert at the Waterville park, to enable them to raise money for transportation to Middletown. Their efforts were so successful, and they received such loyal support, that the full amount of $21 was raised, enabling them to go by bus, to Middletown, and splendidly represtn the town of Wa terVille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Aetna Life Awarded
 International Prize
Exhibition of Reactometer Demonstrated Here Last
 Week in Safety Campaign Wins Acclaim in Paris

have been received from all around the world. Aetna highway safety films have been sent to thirteen for eign countries.
 Aetna,s safety films have been seen by more than 21,0OO,00O persons located in practically every state in the Union. The Aetna Safety Spe- cial, mobile unit of the highway safety demonstration, has visited more than 400 communities in 37 states and millions of people have tested various phases of their driv- ing ability on the Aetna driver test ing devices.
 Safety Programs
 In addition, the Aetna safety demonstration has been exhibited in connection with many outstanding community safety programs under the auspices of local and state au- thorities. The demonstration also has been exhibited at leading auto mobile shows, fairs and expositions including the Dallas Centennial and the Great Lakes Exposition. It has been featured twice at the New York Museum of Science and Industry. Elaborate exhibits are being planned fer the New York Worlds fair and the Golden Gate Exposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

They report having had fine time while away, they were treat ed very well, but like alil the folks there, they received a thor ough drenching.
 Joseph A. Brickett
 A well known resident of Water vile, Joseph Alfred Brickett, 48, passed away at his home, IT Haase street, Saturday morning following a short illness. He was born in Hicksville, L. l., the son of Isaac Robert and Sarah Brickett, and is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Brickett; two sons, Clarence J., and Edward L. Brickett; four daugh- terfs, Marian E., Julia M, Isabella D., and Eleanor B. Brickett; four brothers, Isaac Brickett of Derby, Frank Brickett of Oakville, Ches ter and Charles Brickett of Water vile; three sisters, Mrs. Francis E.. Jennings of Waterbury; Mrs. Ra- chel Therry of New Hortford and Mrs Ida Corrigan of Waterville.
 Up until the time of his death, MT Brickett was employed as night Watchman at the A. H. Wells com- pany on Watertown avenue.
 The funeral was held this morning at II o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, with burial in Bark hamSted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Beginning Another Housing Farce By A Popular Author, Edwin Rutt

months. With fine irony, the se- curities house for which he'd worked since leaving college had quietly folded a week before Christmas. Since then Kinks had established an intimate acquaintance with the sidewalks of New York. But there seemed to be a notable lack of jobs for bright, ambitious boys. The sitiu- ation had gone from alarming to terrifying. And then, like light ning-bolt freighted with money from home, this letter.
 Heir to an estate? Visions of grandeur swept into Kinks mind. And since he knew nothing of his Aunt Martha's affairs, he was able to entertain them royalty. He be- gan picturing broad, majestic acres; a great house, whitewashed brick maybe, set in a parkland and reached by long, curving driveway; a formal garden; liv- cried lackeys swarming about; and all of it backed up by a vault brimming with gilt-edged securi- ties. Then, suddenly, he pinched himself.
 Wake up, Parker" he said. "It's probably a dog-kennel on the wrong side of the tracks, buried under mortgage arrears and back taxes"
 And then he remembered some- thing very vital. Whatever it was, palace or hovel, he had only half interest in it.
 Who the devil, thought Kinks, his mind-a- -whirl, was the owner of the other half?
 The first shock of the letter was over. And now curiosity overcame Kinks. He bounded suddenly out of the chair and all the way to the checkroom of the Yale Club where his hat languished He would go to Winstock, Connecticut. He had no job, nothing to detain him. He would view his inheritance and view it today. He damned on his hat and bounded again, this time in the direction of the Grand
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was dotted with shrubbery. Am Kinks caught glimpse of a barr behind, likewise white and green trimmed, and strip of slopin ground that led down to the river His heart skipped a beat. Thi place was neither palace nor hovel It was simply a charming house And - almost dazedly he couture, with the thought - half of it be longed to him.
 He went slowly up the drive ans rang the bell. A shrill reverbera ton echoed through the house Kinks waited a good three min utes. No one answered the bell.
 T guess bells don't mean any thing in Winstock, Connecticut. he muttered. Well, we'll try tn back"
 The kitchen door was likewis locked. So were the windows tna opened on the kitchen porch Kinks beat upon doors and win dows. He beat lengthily and flu, tilely. The place was as deserted as a grave. Suddenly he grey annoyed.
 Damn it," lie said, "ITl see thu inside of this place or know thl reason why. I own half of 1t don't I?"
 A sizeable stone lurked near tn, porch steps. Taking careful aim Kinks smashed a window jus above the inside catch. Then h reached gingerly through re. leased the catch and raised the win, dow.
 He had one foot in the kitchen and was about to place the othe! beside 1t when there came sur. prised cry from the back lawn Kinks head jerked up.
 On the lawn, a market-baske hanging from her arm and an out. ragged expression on her face stood the prettiest girl that Kink Parker had ever seen.
 (TO be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
GREENWICH LOSES
 IN BOWLING TILT
Fulton Park Teams Cap' ture HOnOrs in Inter.
 City Contests

The Fulton Park Lawn Bowling team yesterday took on two teams from Greenwich, Conn.,, also mem. bers of the Southern New England league. The games played were all keenly contested, and showed the finest of skill on both sides. The re. suits of the match were as follows:
 William Willox's team (Green- wich) IS.
 John Crichton's team (Waterbury) IS.
 Alex Galbraith's (Waterbury) 19
 Robert Pringle's Greenwich 18
 In club rink game, James Carew defeated Robert Gardner, 20-18.
 The team of w. Watt defeated R. Wyman's Greenwich team, 1915.
 In a mixed doubles game, Mrs. Willox and W. Watt defeated Mrs. Wyman and Joseph Mackie, by a score of 14-12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
NO LENIENCY TO
 RECKLESS DRIVERS
Court to Act on Original Charges; Memorial Win-
 dow Unveiled Yesterday
TORRINGTON Correspondent: John Carr Phone TOrringtOn 6445

Torrington, August 8-The ma jority of the cases appearing before the city court bench have been for violation of the motor vehicle laws, whether for speeding or reckless driving on the highways hereabouts. Up to the present time the court has given those arrested for the latter violations chance by chang ing the charges to mere violations of the motor vehicle laws, the dif- ference being that If the accused were found guilty of speeding or reckless driving he would forfeit his license for one month and also pay a fine, but If found guilty of violating the motor laws he would be fined, and usually the fine payment was suspended and the accused had only to pay the court costs.
 However, such will not be the case in the future, ruled Judge James F. Hogan, of the city court and also the probate court. Those brought before this court for speeding or reckless driving will have to be tried on the original charges. There will be no changes. The reason given for this ruling by the judge, was that the number of motor vehicle violators has been increasing too rapidly of late and the court felt that something must be done to check it.
 Fuessenich Memorial Window
 Unveiled Yesterday
 A beautiful large sized stained glass window was installed in the west wall of the Trinity church in this city, Saturday and unveiled on Sunday. It was given by H. Blake Fuessenich and Frank M. Travis as a memorial to the late Frederick Ferdinand Fuessenieh and Elizabeth Blake Fuessenich.
 The window is the third such to be given to the church in memory of former local residents. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
With a Sketch for Each Chapter by Walt Scott

then with vigor. Nothing hap pened. He took off his hat, scratched his head, and knocked again. Still no one answered Baffled, Kinks returned to the street.
 A nondescript gentleman was leaning against the drugstore oc- casionally amounting the curb with tobacco juice.
 Can you tell me-" Kinks in- quired, where I can find MT. Ca- leb Kenworthy? His office seems to be closed"
 The tobacco-chewer peered at him suspiciously and shifted his quid to the southeast corner of his mouth.
 Gale Kenworthy," he said, always goes home fer bite to eat bout this time"
 Do you know when heli be back?" Kinks asked.
 The nondescript individual cogi- tated profoundly.
 "'Bout three o'clock, I 'spect," he decided finally. Gale always lays down fer a nap after his din- ner."
 Kinks had a sudden brainwave.
 How do you get to Mrs. Martha Preston's placer" he asked the to- bacco- chewing oracle.
 The directions were simple. Kinks walked half a mile out of the vil- lage on the main highway. Present ly dirt road, winding along a me- andering little Connecticut river ap- peared on his left. He followed it for another half mile. And sudden ly coming around a bend, he found himself at journeys end.
 It was a low rambling house, while with green trim, set back perhaps two hundred feet from the road and guarded by giant oaks. Redolent roses had begun to climb the Colonial pillars of the porch. The lawn in front
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was seven years old and the classi- est performer of his generation on the sling-shot, Kinks remembered her as the sort of person who does not die. According to his childish recollection, Mrs. Preston had been cross between bread knife and the Great Stone Face. Maturity had tried to tell him, of course, that Aunt Martha was sim- ply stern, gaunt New England wo- man with a conscience mile long. But the early impression persisted. Kinks had often wondered how his delicate mother could have had sister who looked like a cannon left over from the American Revo- lution. He wondered now how Heaven had worked up the nerve to remove this forbidding personality from her accustomed New England
 The second part of the double phenomenon was even more baf- fling. For 19 years Kinks had not seen Mrs. Martha Preston and had seldom heard her mentioned. He knew the reason for that. Mrs. ETeSCOu udu never approved or Sylvester Kinkaid Parker, Kinks late father. Sylvester Parker had been a gay soul with a penchant for fast motor cars and an un- cany ability to get rid of money. During the lifetime of Kinks mother, Mrs. Preston had tolerated Sylvester Parker as an unavoid- able evil. But when Mrs. Parker died in Kinks early adolescence, the breach became complete. And after Sylvester had taken careless leave of this world two years ago, while exercising his penchant for fast motoring on a wet Long Island road, it had never occurred to Kinks to look up his aunt. Where fore the fact that she had men toned him in her will seemed little short of miracle.
 Miracle was right, thought Kinks. He was remembering that he had been out of a job for over seven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

Word was recently received that the International Jury of Awards of the Paris International exposition has presented the grand prix" to the Aetna Life Insurance Co.,, and affiliated companies in recognition of their effective contributions to highway safety. In addition, gold medal was specifically awarded for the Aetna Reactometer, which was demonstrated in Waterbury last week.
 These awards were made ir con- nection with the Aetna exhibit which was entered at the Paris Ex- position last year at the invitation of the United States government, which arranged for its transporta- tion and maintenance.
 Testing Devices
 The exhibit, which was housed in the American pavilion, presented the wide scope of Aetna's highway safety educational activities and included several units of Aetna's driver-test- ing devices, among which were the Aetna Reactometer and the Aetna Steerometer. Time" in it's review of the Paris International Exposi- tion, reported the Aetna exhibit as being the outstanding display in the American pavilion. The exhibit at- tracted the attention of everyone visiting the building, and not only was the general public keenly inter- ested, but those engaged in highway safety work in their various coun- tries were particularly impressed. Police authorities, motor vehicle ad- and highway safety off, cials from many lands expressed their unqualified approval of Aetna's efforts in the field of automobile ac- cident prevention. Requests for fur ther information and safety material
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

in charge. The local quota is for more than five but only five have qualified so far. Those interested should enroll with Miss Ruth Car roll, social worker, at the tow hall. They must be between the ages of 18 and 25.
 The Martone dancing studio ot Naugatuck has awarded a trip Hollywood to Miss Madeline M Guire, she being chosen as havilee. the best stage personality and be- ing the best tap dancer in the school. She is the daughter ot Thomas McGuire of Burton road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
HAWTHORNE LODGE
 HOST AT OUTING

The annual outing of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George, was held Saturday at Lighthouse Point, New Haven. Mrs. Frank Carey was chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements.
 Members went to the beach by bus and enjoyed program of sports and entertainment. A picnic lunch was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
MOTION PICTURES
 IN Y. M. C. A. LOBBY

The Y. M. c. A. lobby is perhaps the coolest place in the city during these hot days. Tonight moving pie lures of an educational value will be shown there - Charming Ceylon; Java, the Fragrant Isle; Cruising the South Seas; Africa, Lord of Contrast; Peiping, China's City of Cities.
 Hundreds of men and boys enjoy the sun-bathing, showers and the swimming pool, and in spite of the heat many play handball, checkers and chess and otherwise amuse themselves during the day and eve- ninp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
TROOP 16 SPENDING
 WEEK AT CAMP

Thirty eight members of troop 16, Boy Scouts, of St. Lucy's church, are spending this week at the scout camp at Hitchcock lake. The scout master of the troop, Michael Di- chele, and the assistant scoutmaster, Charles Inturrisi, will accompany the boys. Eagle Scout Chester Spiers is now at the camp all the time to assist campers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

arousing only passing interest from group of local butternuts on the corner. Perceiving a door which obviously led to Kenworthy & KenWorthy he entered the building and went up a flight of stairs. At the head of them he found the attorneys offices. The door was locked.
 He knocked, discreetly at first,
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stores, cluster of houses, tired looking movie theater and a filling station. Even as he walked the short distance from the train to the main street, Kinks sighted his goal. A faded sign just over the drug store read:
 Kenworthy & Kenworthy
 Attorneys-at-Law
 Kinks crossed the main street
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Central Station.
 Two hours later MT. Kinks Parker impinged himself upon the village of Winstock, Conn.
 Winstock, Connecticut, appeared to have been asleep since the land ing of the Pilgrims. It basked in drowsy suitability under the sun of the noontide. There was a cluster of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
FARMER ON GO AT 95

Eastend, Sask. (UP)-Henry J. Lewis, 95-year-old Eastend farmer, has young ideas. He left alone on a trip of several hundred miles to visit his son. When he returns, he declared he will buy car and take a bride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
BEEBE SENTENCED . FOR DELINQUENCY

Fife Beebe, 30, of 20 Easton ave- nue, charged with contributing to the delinquency of children, was sentenced to the state farm after 8 hearing before Judge Edward Mas colo in city court today.
 A continuance of two weeks was given Anthony Daury, AS, of 153 East Main street, charged with violation of the liquor laws. He allegedly sold liquor on Sunday.
 others given were donated by the Alvord and the Bryant families. Local Boy Trains for State Police
 Battista A. Buffa of this city is one of the 27 candidates chosen after civil service exams held last year, for the state police service.
 The youth will report to the train ing school in Ridgefield on August 22nd.
 Extra Life Guard at Burr Pond
 Because of the increasing popu- larity of Burr pond, it has been necessary to assign an additional life-guard to the one already on duty there. To accommodate the hundreds who go there to enjoy a swim and also to picnic, extra tables have been installed about the place and many improvements have been made around the pond itself.
 Grading Contracts Sought
 Six gravel seeking contracting firms, have submitted terms to the city board members. The bids are for gravel work which will be H. nanced by the city. The awarding of bids will be announced at the next meeting of the city council on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
CHAPTER I Kenworthy & Kenworthy, Attorneys-at-Law, Winstock, Connecticut,
 Aug. 8, 1888.


 Winstock, Connecticut,
 Aug. 8, 1888. Mir. Kinkaid Parker, The Yale Club,
 Vanderbilt Avenue & 44th St., New York City.
 Dear Sir:
 This letter will notify you that under the terms of the last will and testament of the late Mrs. Martha Preston of Winstock, Con- necticut, you have been named joint residuary legatee of her es- tate to share one-half interest. At this time think may safe- ly say that the residuary estate, after all expenses and specific be- quests have been paid, will con- sist of your late aunt's home in WinstOck.
 kindly communicate with this office at your earliest convenience.
 Very truly yours,
 Caleb John Kenworthy,
 ExecutOr. For a moment MT. Kinkaid (Kinks) Parker stared woodenly at the letter. Then he emitted a feeble bleat, tettered to a chair and sank into it. And the world began to go around like a pin- wheel.
 From the welter of confusion that up until two minutes ago had been Kinks Parker's mind two facts stood out sharply: (a) his maternal aunt, Mrs. Martha Pres ton, was dead and (b) she had willed him a half-interest in her property. Both of these facts be- longed under the general classi- fication of Phenomena.
 To begin with, though he had not seen his Aunt Martha since he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
BASEBALL GOES SOFT

New York. (UP)-America is go- ing soft. The National Recreation association has reported that there were more participants in softball during 1887 than in official baseball,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

So that the district urse may have car instead of cycling 30 miles a day, Beneden and Rolvenden, Eng land, raised funds by an inter-vil- lage spelling bee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
IVA Project

MA Project
 A National Youth Administration project, in which five local boys are employed, is underway at the High Rock state park, with Fores- ter Kenneth Bayette of Naugatuck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
SCOUTS TOPLAN
 CAMPING JAUNT
MunsOn Road Curve to Be Eliminated; IVA PrOj=
 ect Launched
BEACON FALLS Correspondent, Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Aug. 8-At a ses- sion of Troop 8, Boy Scout at 2 p, m. tonight, plans for the annual camping trip will be made. The session will be held in the St. Mi chaels church hall, and Scoutmas- ter Ray Doiron will announce the date for the trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
To Start Soon

To Start Soon
 Work of widening Munson roao so as to eliminate dangerous curve there is expected to be started soon. Then Rimmon Hill roaC widening project has almost beer completed. Work on Cotton Hol- low road will start after the Mun- son road job is done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

. Keep milk fresh and pure, if your family is to have one of Natures most wholesome hot weather foods. To be sure milk is as fresh as the minute it's delivered to you, the U. S. Government recommends that you store it in a refrigerator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

where the temperature is 50 degrees or less. Above 50 de- grees, milk spells rapidly, cur dies, gets sour. Other food, not so easily detected as milk, spells too in higher temperatures. Below 50 degrees, milk and other food is safe. Check your refrigeration now!
Evening star., 1938-07-17

q ROSE by any other name might
A smell as sweet; but a lily
q wouldn't. There are lilies, and
lilies. There's the stately regal lily. the
sweet madonna lily. the buxom tiger
lily. There are lilies from Japan and
the Philippine Islands, lilies from
Canada and Kamchatka and the
Himalayas. And then we have those
best known of all lilies - onions and
garlic
The origin of the onion is lost in
antiquity; kingdoms have fallen.
great monuments have crumbled, CIV
ilizations have vanished; but onions
and garlic. living humbly from hand
to mouth, have survived and spread
throughout the world.
Gorillas in the mountains of
CAMERON relish their wild garlic
today as much as the builders of the
pyramids did. We Americans know
that you can't make good stew with
out onions any more than you can
make an omelet without breaking
eggs. And no salad is perfect without
its trace of garlic.
But onions and garlic have had
other uses. Aristotle recommended
garlic as a cure" for hydrophobia.
Pliny and Hippocrates believed onion