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Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09
HOUSTON

Vacation time is over and scho0
days are here again and many are
the girls and boys who are loath tC
leave their play and good times fol-
study and work, but they will be
{ glad in future years they did work
hard and accomplish in the way Of
learning.
The minister, Rev. Crum, returned
from his vacation last week and held
his regular services last Sunday.
Miss Frances Coulbourne return
ed home on Monday after having
spent some time in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dawson and
daughter Emma of Chester, Pa,
spent Labor Day with Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Dawson.
Mrs. Emory Webb, Mrs. Merrill
Thistlewood and Mrs. Cora Satter-
field spent several days Of the past
week at Riverdale Park. They were
Joined by Mr.. Webb and Mr.. Thistle
wood over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Kershaw and
daughters, Mary and Roberta and
Miss Mary Helen Galante of Ridge
ly, Md, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Paul Greenlee on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart of Chester,
Pa, spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. C. P. Armour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wharton of
Rutherford, N. j., have been visiting
friends and relatives in and near
Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Howard Thistle
wood and Emmor ]. Smith left on
Sunday morning for Melrose, N. Y,
Mr.. Smiths former home. They in
tend to be gone about a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Dufendach and
son, Mark Allen, have gone to Indi-
ana, and Illinois, on their vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgel McCabe of
Selbyville are receiving congratula-
lions on the birth of twins, a girl
and a boy, born on August 81. Mrs
McCabe will be remembered as Miss
Edna Johnson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James w. Johnson, former res
idents of Houston. Mother and ba-
bies were doing fine at last report.
We are glad to report l. Paul
Greenlee is slightly improved at this
writing.
Charles Webb was the dinner
guest on Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitley Webb and family in Milford
and in the afternoon they visited Re-
hobOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Webb left on
Saturday morning for Staten Is
land, N. Y. where they will spend
part of their vacation and on their
way home they will also visit Mont
Clair, N. ]. They intend to be gone
about a week.
NOT ICE
l have opened a barber shop in
and ready to do business.
F. E. Burlingame. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09

Miss Marian Helena Walter. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hor-
sey, will be married to Mr.. L. Har-
vey Kirk, Jr., this Saturday at four
thirty in the afternoon at Memorial
Chapel, Valley Forge, Pa. The groom
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Harkey
Kirk, ST., 1907 West Sth street, Will
mington. The best man will be Gill
bert Kirk, a brother of the groom.
The bride will be given away by her
brother. Ebe Walter. Mrs. G, B. Crop
per, of Baltimore, sister of the
bride will be the matron of honor.
The bride will wear dress of ivory
satin and corsage Of white roses and
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09

lilies of the valley. The matron of
honor will wear light blue velvet and
carry pink roses and delpheniums.
Mother of the bride will wear blue
velvet and carry gardenias. Mother
OF the groom will wear wine velvet
and also carry gardenias. The we'd
ding march will be played by Albert
Petit, Of Wilmington. The pastor Of
the Chapel will perform the cere-
mony.
Immediately following the cere-
mony a reception will be held at
Washington Inn. Valley Forge. The
young couple are going on motor
trip to Boston, Mass.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09
SOUTH BOWERS

Mr.. and Mrs. William Sawyer
spent Friday with her sister, Mrs.
Harry Griffin in South Bowers. At
ter spending a week with her bro
Their, Isaac Jester in Milford Neck,
Mrs. Sawyer will return to her home
in CollingswoOd, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jacobs and
children, Nancy and Junior. of West
mont, N. J., spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Griffin at South
Bowers.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09

If you take a trip this Weekend
be careful-keeD down the accident
rate, and make Delaware highways
the safest In the country.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09

Miss Emma Long is entertaining
this week, Miss Nancy Helen Buckley
and her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Bick-
ley, OF PHILADELPHIA.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-09

l have opened barber shop in
Houston, and ready to do business.
F. E. Burlingame. tip
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
NATURALIST CLUB
 GATHERS CAMP
Heavens Viewed Through Six-Inch Telescope Last
 Evening

Members of the Waterbury Nat uralist church last night held an outdoor astronomy meeting at Oak Tree camp, Bunker Hill. The heav- ems were viewed through Six-inch telescope.
 Walter P. Green and Donald O.. Spender directed the program. After the outdoor session a social meeting was held ct the home of Miss Helen Stoddard.
 Those present last night were: Earl Palmer, David Thompson, Evalina Hauser, Jean Seeley, MT. and Mrs. Walter P. Green, Mrs. Edna Bassett, Miss Edna Bassett, Hilda Bloom, Mrs. Gertrude Kiess- ling, Ethel Mutton, Mir. and Mrs. Franklin Warren, Anson Stocking, Mrs. Mary P. Lewis, Mrs. Harry I. Greene, Mrs. Robert Jillson, Mr. and Mrs, Clifford K. Wood, Mrs. Gladys Soslin, Helen Stoddard, Mrs. Robert E. Streeter, Mrs. FL ton Alexander, Lawrence Alexan- der, Howard B. Breeding, Ronald Malia, MT. and Mrs. Earle O.. Pierce, MT. and Mrs. Monroe B. Wetmore, Monroe Wetmore, Jr.. Mrs. Charles Mover, Richard Mover, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Blake, Miss Evelyn Blake. Donald Spen- der. Mrs. William L. Garrigus and Mrs. Flora Russell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
TEMPERANCE UNIT
 NAMES PRESIDENT
Mrs. Arthur Williams Is Elected Successor to
 Mrs. Edward Seaver

Mrs. Arthur Williams succeeded Mrs. Edward Seaver as president o! the Waterbury chapter of the Wo. mems Christian Temperance Unior at the annual meeting yesterday 1T the First Methodist church.
 Mrs. Seaver conducted the meet. ing. Mrs. Henry E, Prusser led de. votlonals.
 Other officers named were Vice. president, Mrs. George Plumpton corresponding secretary, Mrs. John Williams; recording secretary, Mrs Earle Blanchard; treasurer, Mrs, Perry A. Borden.
 The assembly named Mrs. Seaver Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Blanchard and Mrs. Borden delegates to the state convention in Meriden Oct. i8 and i9. There will be no meeting here october is, as scheduled. The chap ter will plant e tree in Constitution grove at the new Boy scout camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05

That's enough for now" Feeley said. "The question I want an- swered right now is why Dom. bey's hrand-new wife isn't here"
 Tait saw Rogers smiling toward him. Perhaps Bob Tait can ans wer that one. I believe I saw them together just after 1t happened"
 Feeley whirled. Hello, Bob. Is that a faet9 Did you see Mrs. DombeyP"
 "Yes. was at the table with her and her friend - and Rogers here"
 "what happened to her after ward?" Feeley wanted to know.
 T took her to the ladies lounge. She was pretty well hit, naturally, Then I asked her friend, Anne Lester, to look after her. imag- inc they went on to the apart. ment they shared"
 Feeley studied Tait moment. He seemed annoyed, and attempt- ing to hide that annoyance. You know the address9"
 Tait gave 1t to him, and Feeley yelled toward the doleful Mike Dunphy. Did you hear that, Mixer Get up there and see If the two women are there. If they are, just hang around until l come along later"
 "You bet, Dannie." Dunphy dis- appeared Into the hallway,
 AS casually as his trembling fln- gers would permit, Bob Tait 1t Q cigaret. "I1l drift along, Dannie. If you need me for anything, I'll be around"
 Feeley looked scornful. If I need you I'll be In Q bad fix, Mir. Tait" But there was the hint of Q lit in Feeley's voice. He had always liked Bob Tait, and they had naturally encountered each other often.
 Good night. Rogers"
 The manager of The Swinga. teers nodded. 50 long. Tait Thanks for taking care of Mrs. Dombey."
 The remark nettled Tait. He wondered. little angrily, if Har- ris Rogers felt that his Job of managing The swingateers went on to managing Lud Dombey's wi- dow. He didn't care for the pro- priety air Rogers had shown; and, above all, he didn't like the way Rogers had set Feeley on him.
 
 But there was little time to think about that now. The moment Tait was out of sight of Feeley and Rog- CTS he took to his heels in earnest. A half minute later he was at the curb. his hand on the handle of taxi door.
 "Claremont Apartments" he or- dered. And I'm in Q real rush" !"
 He hoped that Mike Dunphy was still ct the cigar stand, choos-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
TREATER PICKS
 ISA|AR ROOSIN
Civic Thespians to Present "IIaiti'' Here in Early x.
 November gs

The Civic ThsatsF Of Waterbury met last night and discussed planH for the coming season. which. < h expected, win be enc of the busiest in the oreanizAtion's history. n addition to their own program CT play producing the Civic Theater will sponsor q production of the WPA theater of Hartford, Q play called "fzaitw which is scheduled here for early November. The company includes both white and colored members.
 Isaiah Roosin was chosen busi- ness manager for the current year, and the following chairmen and committees were also appointed: Production. Anthony Rodgers, Stu- art Judd: lights. orrin Maxim. Err nest Rhodes; stage management, Frank Phelan, Kenneth Downey; costumes, Eleanor Brown; proper ties, Mary Culliton, Harry Albert: box office, Marion Rockwell; ways and means. Botty Russell, Eleanor Husted: children's theater. EdnM Rush: workshop, Dorothy Guilfoile. Eleanor Culhane; membership, Cla- rissa Deming, Rita Quinn, Lucille duilbert; publicity, Jay Coffey, James Parker: play reading. George Hanel, Mary Burke; house, Mario rie Farley, Ellis Akins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
6OS ENROLL AT
 BATES COLLEGE
Third Largest Registration in History of College;
 B From Connecticut

Lewiston, Me, octobet 5. = The third largest group of new students In the history of Bates College is registered for the fan term, accord- ing to announcement by the regis trar today. With Q total Qf 24l, the group Is exceeded only by the 24f new regissrants in 1881, and the PAS last year.
 The student body 's also the third largest In the history of the college With total of 6e3, the enrolment is bettered only by the Ti2 record set in 1881, and the figure of 6eT last year.
 Massachusetts with % students, leads the eight states and three fore. ing countries which are represented in the list. Maine is second with TS--95 of which are from Lewiston and Auburn. Other states are: Con- necticut, 2s; New Hampshire, i6; New York, i4: New Jersey, 2; Rhode Island, 6; and Pennsylvania, l. For" cign countries are: Canada, ]; In" dia, 1; and Germany, l.
 The percentage of women in the group of new students declined from a to 90 per cent this year, while the percentage of men increased from 67 to ei.
 Richard Lee Baldwin. oakville; winifred Lyon Beach, Woodmont; Francis Beverley Boone, Mantle; Patricia Bradley, Startford, Conn.,; {; Frank Tobias Diety, Bridgeport; John Chauncey Donovan, Nauga- tuck; Walter Francis Driscol!, Nau. gatuck; Bernard Easterby Francis, Hartford; Leslie Dexter Green, Thompsonville; Elaine Humphrey. Bloomfield; Jean Howard Keneston, shelton; Robert Nathan Longer man, New Haven; John Kelley Me- Sherry. Naugatuck; Morgan Porte-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05

ing Q favorite smoke before start- ing for the Claremont Apart ments. And if Mike ran true to form, that was where he was.
 He hoped something else, too = and fervently. It was that he'd find Myrna at the apartment Thered be plenty to explain to Feeley If she hadn't shown up there. And If she was thera Tait wanted to talk to her-talk to her before Dunphy and Feeley arrived to badger her into saying things she didn't mean.
 T suppose I'm nuts" he told himself. II ought to keep out of this"
 But he knew that he wasn't going to keep out of 1t.
 (T0 Be Contlnued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05

der the direction ol Mrs. John Mori- arty, were ns follows: North and eoakh: AaAm. Frank Bailey and hEr8. Timothy Collfng 91A: AsrB. jehu Lynch and Mrs. A. H. Merriman, sok. East and West: hEEs. James Duncan and Ars. Ralph Grain, s9M: Mrs. William Rooney and MlB. 2. Ward Heniun, aok. The utActal standing is as follows: ME1. James Duncan and ARrs. Ralph Grain, i9ek: Mrs. Joaeph MonAambault and Mrs. Frank nailay, iS1k. Mrs. E.acn Totten and MEs. Edward Cook son, iS2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05

under the leadership of Vincent Leonard, song leader of the Dihle class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
LENDS TO CITIZENS

Canherra (UPl-The federal gov- ernment hes decided to open Q bank for granting loans to citizens Of good character who are in some pressing need. The loans are Co be repaid in i2 monthly iiastallments. the charge to the borrower being i2 per cent on the amount 0ustand- ing from the month to month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05

under the leadership of Vincent Leonard, song leader of the Dihle class.
 A mixed bowling league, ccmpris- ing teams of the Pride of Welch Circle, and the members Of Court Welch, Foresters of America, has been formed, and matches win be bowled weekly at the Waterville alleys, on Wednesday evenings. Ac- cordingly, the teams will meet to- night, and the first match staged. Teams are still open, for members wishing to join.
 Mrs. Clara Wright of IS Sprague street, will celebrate her e7th birth. day, tomorrow. Mrs. Wright is one of the oldest residents Of Water. vile, measured by the number Of years, however, in spirit she is young and delights in modern day activities. She enjoys good health, and Is c very energetic person, busy ing herself with household duties, and still finding time for needle. work. She has lived in her pres ent home, for c period of over 90 years. A strange coincidence is. that her grandson, Alan Wright, of the same residence, also celebrates his birthday, this week, on Saturday, october Sth.
 The Epworth League society, ot Grace Methodist church, will meet this evening at 7:46 o'clock. Betty Wilson, president will be in charge.
 Bridge Results
 Top scorers in the Tuesday after. noon tournament of the Waterviile Cornell Bridge club, conducted un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05

4 recently formed bowling league including four teams, named Re- puhllcans. Communities. Democrats end Socialists, met Saturday night, and the following scores resulted: {: Dubay held high singls. with 9i2, the Democrats took the three string high total aoT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
CHATTER m

NUHcnlun the entrance or the 0oldan Bowl, Bob Tait found the 0iR doors closed tonight. A Apersistent knocking conaured up the red face of Detective o1aDer Michael Dun-
 seIlo Mike" Tait Ereeted him. ~HoWS chances Co get inYH
 ssxn is itl You're the first one that's been wanting to get in. The rest have been wanting Go get out" Reluctantly, Dunphy shifted his huge bulk to psamit Taik
 The great Bowl was empty now save Q eonaparat lively small knot Of people down near the orches- tgA platform. TAit recognized the back of Detective Ofiicer Dannie Feeley, the most persistent of the force from 0Dwn ct headquarters.
 "where're ell the rest of tho mob, Mixer"
 'Don't worry" said Michael Dun- phy. "pannie has watched that. Theyre upstairs, the women in ono room and the men in another, and they're being frisked for suspicious belongings Tho worst of it is, about 30 or 70 got out of here right after at happened" The detective sighed weavlly. we don know where they went-an' we don't know, further m. ncss' whO' they are. A fine kettle of
 'Well," Tait answered good- huinorediy, there's nothing like getting in . lot of probable suspects if you're going to commit . mur- der."
 "YeaA. I saw Q movie once where e murder was committed at Q football game"
 "That was worse than this any, how"
 was iH now9' denied Mike Dun. phy. "Sayk that was pie compared with thisE At least guys Ut football games talk sense. I Can't under. stand c word those band players say. That lttle guy there with the clarinet" The detective raised his voioe to mimic the clarinet player, T never saw the tomcat feelin' bet. tek' this litle guy tells Donnie, He wGD in the gnoOve tonight. He was sending it out.of the agony pipe like no0ody's business That's the way they taik!"
 Tait laughed. That's the lan- gunse of swing music, Mike. Know whAt they call the dancersq"
 No, I do not
 'JttterbugS -- and whackies. ssnetimes they call them ickies,"
 Michael Dulphy's blue eyes widened. Well, I hope the saints praserve usl Where they talk like tliAS, anything could happenl lit. terbugs is TightP'
 Don't let it get you down." Tait advised. Remember you lived through the jaxz age"
 "Nct only that. lived through t way back to when they were TuExey Trotting. But I wasn't no jitterbug." Dunphy looked over % has cohort, questioning the band. Funny thing, the dame he mar ried just before it happened-she skipped out. That looks mighty queer."
 Tatt pretended not to hear. Ho sauntered toward the group, be- gan listening to the questions that Dannie Feeley was barking out. The boys in the band seemed ob- viously broken. If their express sions and voices could he de- pended upon, they had worshiped Ludden Dombey. And Bob Tait: had reason to believe that this was c fact.
 "An, right" said Feeley. then. @You boys can 90 on home now l But I'll be wanting you. Don't, forget that"
 Tait heard the smooth, well-mod- ulated voice of Harris Rogers. "I'll be glad to stay, Odicer Feeley. As manager of the band and MT. Dom- bey's personal affairs l can prob- | ably answer any questions the boys could"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
EsrATE 0OEs no FOUR WINDS

San Jose, Gal. (up) An estate Of SS0,0o0 built up by the late Jean Laborde in the Mexican mercantile business under the terms of his will, Is to be scattered to the four winds. Part goes to relatives in the Middle West, part to others in France, AL Reria and Indo. China,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
Community Club To
 Seek New Quarters
Circulars to Be Distributed to Sectional Residents
 Seeking Program Suggestions
WATERVILlE Arrs 8. V. usnIon-fsse ThOmas.sn Avs.--TsL s-ssss

Waterville, oct. 5.--New quarters for the Fairmount Community club will be sought before the election meeting, which win be held Novem- Der 1. Helen Pocoski was appointed chairman of Q committee to ind quarters at Q meeting last night in the home of Raymond Palmer, pres- ident,
 Circulars will be distributed to residents of the section, outlining the aims of the club and seeking program suggestions.
 Bible Class to Meet
 The Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible classes will hold their first meeting of the lo38-loao sea- son, this evening, at the Grace Methodist church, at 8 o'clock.
 State officials will be present at this meeting, also members of the convention committee, and plans will be discussed concerning the coming state convention, which will be held in New Britain, November 18th. All classes of the Waterbury federation, also the Thomaston class will Do present at the meet ing tonight. A social hour will fol- low, when refreshments will be served, and group singing enjoyed, ous, Windsor; Thomas Puglise, stratford; saverio Patrick scarotto, Thompsonville; James Russell Scott, Hartford; Miriam Smith, New Haven; Muriel Elaine Swicker, Hartford; Joyce Townsend, East Woodstock; Bernice Walins, New Haven; Christine Jessie William son, Bridgeport; Rose Worobel, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-05
HERE,S HOLIDAY WORKEn

Perry, Okla. - (UP) - George Butler believes he has set some kind of record. A postofiice employe, Butler has worked an l1-hour shift every holiday for the last 10 years.
Evening star., 1938-07-01
CAPT. MADISON
DIES IN SAN DIEGO
Was Assistant Navy Expert
in American Peace
Commission.

Capt. Zachariah H. Madison, 81,
o. s. NJ. retired. who served as assist
ant naval adviser to the American
Commission to Negotiate Details OF
Peace Agreements, died yesterday in
San Diego. Calf, it was learned
through the Associated Press.
Capt. Madison, according to Navy
records. had no service in Washington.
He was born December 7, 1875, in
Illinois and appointed a naval cadet in
1894, graduating just in time to serve
IN the Spanish h-American War aboard
the q. s. s. Montgomery. He also took
part In the Cuban relief expedition
and in the Philippine campaign.
At the beginning Of the World War
Capt. Madison was executive officer
Of the q. s. s. Virginia. later trans
ferring to the Transport Service.
After the war he was sent to Paris,
IN October, 1919, as assistant naval
adviser to the American Commission
and was engaged in that work and
reparations negotiate until 1923.
After serving rs commanding officer
Of the U. 8. s. Relief, he was retired
from active service on his own request
In February. 1928.
Among survivors is his widow, Mrs.
Aramede Lowell Madison of San Diego
Evening star., 1938-07-01
OPERATION CASE JURY
CONVICTS EX-POLICEMAN
Mercy Is Recommended for D. c.
Officer Who Fled When Girl
Complained to Superiors.

jeff Henry, 81, former District
policeman, was found guilty OF aiding
criminal operation by District
Court jury yesterday afternoon, after
he allegedly had fed to Florida, going
"A. w. o. L." from the force. Fol-
lowing brief trial, the jury deliber-
ated 2 hours and Is minutes, bring
ing in recommendation for mercy.
Indicted with him was Edna Gray,
so, colored, Of the 1900 block of Four
teenth street NV. The Government
contended that she actually performed
the operation, but shortly before the
case went to the jury she pleaded
guilty. Assistant United States At
torney Allen j. Krouse prosecuted
the case, which was decided by an
all-male jury.
The offense allegedly occurred in
June, 1887. but last September, when
the girl complained to Henry's su-
periors, he fed to Florida, was soon
thereafter indicted and was found
in that State in March and returned
to the District, where he had been a
member of the force here for some
nine years. The case was heard be-
fore Justice Jesse c. Adkins.
Evening star., 1938-07-01
CROWN PRINCESS
AT HYDE PARK
win Go on Picnic in Hills
TomorroW-GuStav Is
in Hospital.
~ the Associated Press.

HYDE PARK, N. Y, July L.
Swedish royalty came to Hyde Park
today to be entertained in President
Roosevelt's home.
Crown Princess Louise had in store
. picnic in the true American fashion.
She will be entertained overnight
and the picnic will be tomorrow morn
ing in the hills not far from the
Roosevelt Hudson River home.
Accompanying the crown princess
on her trip to Hyde Park are the
Swedish Minister and Mrs. w. Bos-
from, Miss Breta Steuch, the crown
princess waiting; Count Nils
Fersen Gyldenstolpe, court chamber
lain. and George T. Summerlin, chief
Of protocol at the State Department.
The crown prince, Gustav Adolf,
who was stricken with a kidney all
ment while en- route to the tercen-
tenary celebration of the landing of
the Swedes on this Continent, had q
visit from the President yesterday
at the Medical Center in New York.
Tne prince arose from bed and
dressed for the 40-minute visit with
the President
Prince Bertil, who has been repre-
senting his father at official functions
in this country, remained in New York
today with the crown prince.
Mr.. Roosevelt went to the Medical
Center from the World Fair grounds,
where he addressed members of the
National Education Association and
spoke at the laying of the corner
stone for the Federal Building.
Save for receiving and entertain
ing the Swedish party, the Presidents s
day was free Of appointments. He
planned to visit some time during the
day the site of q new cottage to be
built for him on top of Dutchess Hill,
near another cottage owned by Mrs.
Roosevelt