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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
NAT|ONAL|STS
 KEEP UP DRIVE
May Ring Church Bells on Easter Sunday Morning
 in Celebration

Hendaye, French-Spanish Front fer April 13-(UP)-Spanish Ma tionalists, driving on II mile front, made new thrust for the Medi- terranean seacoast south of Tortosa today as the Loyalists continued a strong offensive in the Lerida sector 75 miles to the north.
 Nationalists, using tanks in place of shock troops, broke the Loyalists line north and south of the Modella- San Mateo-Valancia highway, at the villages of Canet To Riog and Cati. Their net advance was but 1-2 miles. However, John DeGandt United Press Staff Correspondent with the Nationalists, reported that as he watched the battle from the hills he said he could see the Medi- terranean plainly, only 15 miles to the east.
 Ready to Celebrate
 So improved was the Nationalist situation that there was talk, De Gandt said, of celebrating victory in the Battle of the Mediterranean" by ringing church bells in coastal towns and villages on Easter.
 It was disclosed that the Loyalists had sent urgent orders for rein- forcements both from Barcelona and Valancia, in the belief that the big fight for control of the coast was at hand.
 Loyalists troops, thrown back, worked all night on secondary de- lenses, it was reported, in an effort to save the roads on the sea.
 By their new operation, the Ma tionalists had widened their front so that instead of spearhead painted toward the sea they had properly constituted front line which added to their mobility and at the same time took them to better positions for the final attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
FILMS SHOWN 5 GIRLS AT CHURCH

Discussion of the enlarged Girl Scout program over the nation con- stituted most of the business of the meeting last night of 35 Girl Scout leaders at the Bunker Hill Congre- gational church. Judson Beardsley showed pictures of Egypt, Mexico and the Anaconda copper mines.
 Supper was served by the troop committee of the church, which in- cludes Mrs. Jesse Palen, Mrs. Leon- ard Welton and Mrs. Clarence Sage. Miss Sally Barum, captain of the Bunker Hill troop was hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
STATE HIGHWAY
 EXPENDITURES

Hartford, Conn, April 13-CUP)- State government financial heads completed plans today to place ex- penditures of the state highway de- partment on an allocation basis.
 Hitherto, the department has been master of it's own funds, spending as it wished. With in- auguration of a state budget sys- tenn, however, plans immediately were originated to divert control of expenditures to budgetary au- thorities.
 Charges of waste and ineff1ciency against the highway division by public works department head Rob- change over the financial system of ert A. Hurley hastened efforts to the $2O,OOO,OOO a year roads bureau
 The new system will go into eff feet July 1 with start of the fiscal year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Market Prices Were
 Much Better At Start
Business Was Qmet-Gains Were Very Slight-Rai-
 way Issues Did Not Join in the Recovery ~

12 1-2. Southern Pacific opened at Il 7-8 off 1-2 and Pennsylvania IT 1-2 off 1-2.
 Steels, communications, building stocks, Oils, Farm Issues and Util- ities registered small gains. Amer ican Can rose point to 84 1-2 and Union Carbide l 1-2 point to 6S.
 Bethlehem Steel opened 8: 48 1-2 up 3-8; U. s. Steel 2,500 shares sA 46 unchanged; Public Service of New Jersey 29 3-4 up 1-2; Standard Oil of California 29 3-8 up 7-8: Johns Manville 67 1-2 up 1-2; Amer ican Telephone 128 up 1-2; General Electric 34 up 5-8; General Motors 32 5-8 up IA; Montgomery 31 3-4 up 1-2; Case 76 up 1-2 and Allied Chemical 143 1-2 up 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Easter Vacations
 in Local Schools

Parochial schools will close this afternoon for the annual Easter recess, lasting until April 25, but public schools will close only for Good Friday.
 Except for city court, all courts will close Good Friday, as will public offices and some factories. Stores will be open for the usual hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

Arrangements are nearing com- pletion for the annual communion breakfast of the Sodality of the Children of Mary of the St. Francis Xavier's parish, which will be held May 1. The members will receive communion at the 7:30 o'clock mass and have breakfast at the Copper Kettle. A large number of members is expected to attend. The break fast will be served at 9 o'clock.
 Tickets will be available after to- morrow. Margaret Dillon is general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Division ,

A meeting of Division 5, A. O. H. was held last evening at Hi- bernian hall at which Miss Retta Cooney of Shelton, state president of the auxiliary was the guest speaker. Miss Cooney spoke on the membership drive now in progress and stated that large class will be initiated on May 18th, state presidents day. The national or ganization will award a prize to the division obtaining the most members in one year. Mrs. Nora Dolye and Mrs. Sarah Lynch will attend a district meeting to be held at the Bond Hotel in Hart ford on April "A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
FUNERAL SERVICES

Torrington. Conn, April 13-(UP) Funeral services will be held Thursday for former State Senator Ernest s. Prince, 59, who died late yesterday after a short illness.
 Prince represented the 30th dis trict in 1927 and 1929 sessions of the General Assembly. He leaves his widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
NEW ENGLAND TO
 SEE U. s. ARMY

March Field, Cal, April 13.-(UP) The entire general headquarters army force will be mobilized in New York state and the New England area about May for g two weeks exercise, Maj. Gen. Frank M. An drews announced today.
 Andrews is commanding general of the CHG air force. He said the force, composed of combat units of the army air corps. would occupy airdroraes a New Haven, Schenec- tady, Watervliet, N. Y.. Groton. Conn. Hartford and Westfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

Two Hartford men who posed as representatives of a fictitious "Sher- ifs association" and collected funds from numerous Connecticut busi- ness men, were fined heavily in the Waterbury court of common pleas today by Judge Edward J. Finn. They were charged with obtaining money under false pretenses.
 Samuel w. Gammar, 35, of Hart ford, was fined $50 and costs and given a suspended jail sentence of six months in jail when he pleaded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
DIR. HILL NAMED ON
 RACIAL COMMITTEE

pr. Frank J. Hill of this city has been named to the inter-racial com- mittee of the Connecticut Library Association.
 Dr. Hill is editor of the library corner in "Jaunimas," the Lithua- nian newspaper, printed in Chicago and has contributed to numerous other publications in this country and Lithuania. He is a past presi- dent and charger member of the Lithuanian Literary League of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
BY ELMER c. WALLER limited Press Financial EditOrl

New York, April 13-(UP)-Prices firmed fractionally at 8 quiet open- ing on the stock market today. Bonds were steady and cotton fu- lures firm.
 Railroad issues did not join the recovery. Central dipped 5-8 to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
DOG BITES MAN

Charles Kossa, or 87 Woodtic road, reported to police today that he had been bitten by dog on Woodlawn terrace. Sergt. Bernard Burns, desk officer, sent Kossa to physician and notified Dog Warden Coleman OLoughlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Order Of Ahepa

The Order of Ahepa meeting last night was cancelled and the next meeting will be held April 26. At that time final plans will be made for a dance to be held at Hotel Elton, April 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
F. 0. K.

Final plans for a celebration of the anniversary of the old age pension bill will be made at a meeting of officers of Brass City Aerie of Eagles tomorrow night at the club rooms. The celebration is planned for April 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Zindah GrOttO

zindah Grotto members made plans for white elephant" party with card and other games for the next meeting, May 10, at a session last night at the Grotto rooms on Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Frdterndl Neus
MOmantOw Council

MOmantOw Council
 Past Grand PocahOntas May Hall is chairman of the state meeting of Degree of Pocahontas which will be held April g at Hotel Garde, Hartford, and mem- bers of Momant0w council plan ned large attendance at a meet ing here last night at Engineers hall. An old hat social was held and Mrs. Hall and Past POca- hontas Sophie Mcclure were judges. The next meeting will be held April 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Eureka Chapter

A membership of almost 500 was reported and Raymond H. Daniels was elevated to most ex- cellent high priest, succeeding Henry E. Johnson, of Naugatuck, last night at hte annual meet ing of Eureka chapter, Royal Arch Masons, at Masonic Temple.
 Other officers elected were: King, Ralph E. Harvey; scribe Harry M. Johnquest; treasurer, George E. Irion; secretary, Charles E. Wirth; captain of hosts, Paul Reed; principal sojourner, John Nf. White; royal arch captain, Daniel G. Taylor. Appointed off, cers, third veil, Clarence c. Ford; second veil, William J. Slator; sen- tinel, Fred Troske.
 Trustees: L. E. Granger, w. L. Wood and Frank Jones. James W. Burhoe was elected to the Ma sonic Temple corp for three years and Ralph E. Harvey, c. N. Will kenbach and Harry M. Johnquest were named to the finance com- mittee. Daniel G. Taylor was ap- pointed chairman of the enter tainment committee, and w. L. Wood, John E. PorZenheim and Frank Jones were appointed to a special committee on resolutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
NOsahOgan Lodge

Nosahogan lodge of Odd Fellows made plans last night for attend ance at the annual meeting and mass initiation of the Odd Eel lows Advancement association to be held April 30 at TOrringtcn. Members exemplified the first de- gree at Providence Saturday and will work the second degree here next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Mayfl0Wer Camn

Mayfiower Camp, Royal Neigh bOrs of America will hold 8 busi- ness meeting on April Fl at Speee- cell hall. The district convention of the order will be held on May 2l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

New automobile radio sets in Germany have steel instead of glass tubes. u~ALAAEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
President

President held last night at Moose hall. Mrs. Rocco Longo was placed as presi- dent. Following the ceremony, re- treatments were served.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16

1aseAuns. IAAnaf@esSs. .saeaa1kS
Attractions at Roxy Theatre

To-day, Friday and Saturday
THE Adventures of Robin Hood" is
a new filmization, in color, of the
lengendary hero of England in the
DAYS of Richard the Lionhearted,
with Enrol Flynn in the title role.
The picture was directed by Mich
ael Curtiz and William Keighley
from an original screen-play by
Norman Reilly Raine and Seton I.
Miller, and has music by Erich
Wolfang Korngold. Olivia de Hav-
illand is Maid Marian, Basil Rath-
bone is Sir Guy of Gisbourne,
Claude Rains is the villainous
Prince John, Alan Hale repeats his
role of 1929 as Little John, Eu-
gene Palette is Friar Tuck, Ian
Hunter is King Richard, and others
in the cast include Patric Know
les, Melville Cooper, Una O'Connor.
Monday Tuesday, July 20 and
21-Lovers pretending to be so
.NAdA NCACbL4lACs5 ~ Gd(A
other, an irrepressible small broth
er who plays a clarinet and COM
plicates romance, troubles with a
hube st. Bernard dog, mingled in
a combination of hilarity, romance,
and intimate human touches in
Hold That Kiss" Maureen O'Sul-
livan, Dennis O'Keefe, Honywood's
newest romantic leading man, and
Mickey Rooney form the principal
trio in the melody of mirth and
heart throbs.
Wednesday only-"Fury Below"
A gripping drama of romance and
thrills underground in the gloomy
shadows of coal mine Youth and
Love win to their goal in the face
Of impending death. A film with
tense, ffiamnig action that clogs
the throat with emotinoal intensity
and pounds at your heart!
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Pupils in High School
Object to Diet of Pie

Shelton. Conn.-The Shelton high
school pupils admitted they liked
pie, but they wanted a change.
Following complaints of pupils to
Harry E. Fowler, superintendent Of
schools. that nothing but pie" was
for sale at the school cafeteria. an
investigation was started.
Its true" Fowler told the board
of education. Nothing but pie"
Fowler explained that Mrs. Mary
Wright. who is in charge of the
lunches, explained to him that pu-
pills would not buy sandwiches
when she had them on hand. but
preferred pie.
The pupils, in turn. explained to
him, Superintendent Fowler ex-
planned, that the sandwiches were
no good"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Assisted So Years Ago,
Man Comes Back to Pay

Observation-Disclosures years ago
a ragged, penniless 18-year-old Rus
sian youth. unable to speak a word
of English, told a nun at st. Mary's
Hospital that he was very i'll and
asked for help.
Certainly we will help you," the
nun replied in Russian. Perhaps
some day you will have the money
and you can pay US then"
Today a well-dressed, middle
aged man confronted Sister Wen
cesla, present hospital secretary.
"You don't know me, but you
took me in SO years ago when !
needed help" he said. My name
is A. c. Schwartz, and | am now
business man of FL Paso, Tex. I
would like to pay my bill Of SIS"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Attractions at Strand Theatre

Monday and Tuesday - Dancing
IN the clouds one minute knee
deep in a murder case the next
Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen
plan their honeymoon in Manhat-
tan's highest hi-de-ho spot, only to
md what they thing is Just an
other routine murder case" is just
about the most exciting mystery
OF the year. Island in the Sky"
brings these screen sweethearts to-
gether again 20 stories above
Broadway. 70 times more excite
ment, thrills, unexpected laughs
and romantic romance than you
ever could imagine pack this new
10th Century-Fox hit.
Wednesday and Thursday-'B
Tie 70 Broadway" is a comedy in
which Victor McLaglen and Brian
Donlevy are two American Legion
mares attending a convention in
New York City. They both "falp
tor Louise Hovick. Complications
ensue when they endeavor to full
MI their extra duty-breaking up
the romance of Robert Kellard, son
o. wealthy Raymond Walburn, and
Lynn Bari.
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wnYle without getting anywhere at
ali Finally O'Keefs took q hand.
an he did was have the telephone
company send up a coin box and
At the proper time, dropped his
nickel. Thus, there was perfect SIM
ulation-
Formal evening clothes have
staged a remarkable comeback. Not
so long ago. a young man equipped
with dinner jacket was all set for
anv social affair he might wish to
attend. Now, as observation here
and there has shown, tails and white
ties are the thing. Toppers are also
Tar more common, especially in the
ater Hobbies on first nights. Posi-
hly silk hats would be more numer-
Gus were not modern taxis so low
cut that the tall hat. instead of be-
ing worn, has to be carried on the
LAB Of the male passenger. Tails
and white ties, however, are for
the slim. I've found that out.
Outside a dingy Sixth avenue en-
ployment agency, the usual crowd
Of unhappy faces was gathered
about the bulletin board scanning
the offerings of jobs. As often hap
pens, the offerings were neither nu-
merous nor attractive. A pitchman
appeared and set up his stand.
Shabby figures, glad Of any diver
sion, moved closer to see what he
had to sell.
Here you are!" shouted the
pitchman. Get this gadget for
dime. 1t cuts work in half and.
At that point, he lost most of his
work-hunting audience.
Subway eavesdropping: Sure,
he's a swell guy-liable to swell up
and bust at any minute"
@ Bell Syndicate.-wNU Service.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Radiant Living
THE CALL OF THE
SEA
BY Rev. c.. M. Griffith
Methodist Pastor of
Deals Island, Maryland

A great many years ago a lad
came down daily to the old batter
ed wharves of one of the ancient
seaports of Italy. There he used
to perch himself upon some wealth
er-beaten piles and look out across
the blue waters of the harbor,
teeming with its shipping and then
gaze beyond upon the vast sea
which stretched away toward the
distant horizon.
What lay beyond that horizon :?
All, no one knew! No one had
dared to venture beyond that sky
linei But there must be some
thing beyond! There must be some
distant strange land, filled with
fascinating venture, unknown ex-
periences and perhaps fabulous
wealth!
Such was the call of the sea to
that young lad.
1t was a call that he could not
resist, and many years later he an
swered that call and boldly sailed
out beyond the horizon and discov-
cred a new world which we today
call America.
There comes to every young per-
son today the call of another sea,
the sea of life Life calls one to
adventure, to accomplishment, to
fame. Many are the careers that
are open to the young of today.
Nor are careers limited to youth.
Men and women who have attain
ed years can yet attain careers.
Three outstanding achievements
in literature of the past were not
brought into existence until after
their authors had attained consid-
cradle years. The poet Milton was
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16

already sixty years old before he
began to compose his Paradise
Lost" And there was that fas-
cinating book, Robinson Crusoe. /"
Its author Daniel Defoe was fifty
eight when he wrote it. And that
other outstanding book which has
changed the thinking of men,
Origin of the Species, was not
written until after its author, Oar
win, had passed his fortieth birth
day by several years.
It is never too late to sail should
you feel the call of the seal
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Middletown Masons Elect Officers

Middletown Masons Elect Officers
The annual communication of
Union Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M,
of Middletown, held in the lodge
rooms at Middletown elected the
following ojcers for the ensuing
year; Postmaster Samuel H. Buck
worth, Worshipful Master; Francis
w. Hukill, Senior Warden; Charles
w. Money, Junior Warden; Secre-
tary, John w. Voshell; Treasurer,
Walter S. Letherbury; Trustee,
Lee F. Robinson. This will be Mr..
Buckworth's third term serving in
the capacity of Worshipful Master,
having previously occupied the
chair in 1921 and again in 1928.
The newly elected officers will be
installed at the July meeting.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Train Took Its Time,
Got There at Last

Fort Worth, Texas.-The story
OF a freight train that took is
years to make a run between
beaumont and Galveston, Texas.
was recalled by S. r. Biering Of
Galveston attending a southwes,
railway claim conference in Fort
Worth.
me train started on its run
during the 1900 storm disaster a;
Galveston. The storm broke a
lew minutes after the train left
beaumont, washed away the
tracks and devastated the coun.
tryside.
railroad men not only faced a
task Of building a new set OF
tracks. they had to buy a new
rignt-of-way. Eighteen years
alter leaving on its short run, the
rain arrived at Galveston.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
II Graduated in Frederick Glass

A class of IL was graduated
from Frederick high school at the
commencement exercises Tuesday
evening, June Z. The salutatory
was given by Winfield Lane, and
the valedictory by Betty Hall. The
guest speaker was Rev. r. A
Waite, associate director of the
American Youth Foundation. The
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16

members of the class are: Mary
Carey, Ralph Cats, Robert Davis.
Lawrence Dunning, Clara Fisher,
Elizabeth Flynn, Mildred Guittairi,
Betty Hall, Evelyn Howell, Robert
Keeling, Henry Knowles, Winfield
Lane, Gloria Parker, Frank Roth
ermel, Mary Sutherian, Edith
Thompson and Lorraine Turner.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Graduates From Military Academy

Among those being graduated
from Valley Forge Military Acad-
envy on June 18th will be Cadet
Ernest, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las Ernest, of Middletown
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16

William H. Head, chairman of
the board of trustees of the Uni
versity of Delaware, at the COM
mencement announced that H.
Fletcher Brown, of Wilmington,
was the donor of the funds to build
the chemistry building which was
opened last fall. Up until this
time the name of the donor had re-
NAMED anonymous.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16

Large Mahogany Trees in Spain
The Spaniards record having cut
mahogany trees in Jamaica at the
end Of the Sixteenth century that
were SO feet in girth.
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G. S. Reihm Takes Job at Dover

" % Itt1II1IEI IdhDS UUU dt IUNbI
George S. Reihm, residing near
Middletown, has accepted posi-
ton with the State Board of Agri-
culture, at Dover, and has entered
upon his new duties.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16
Purifying Sugar Cane Juice

After the sweet juice is extracted
from sugar cane it is mixed with
whitewash to remove the impuri-
ties.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1938-06-16

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cartons and he's saving
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