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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
MATTATUCK BAND
ENJOYS REUNION
Drummers & Filters From
: Many Cities Guest at
Clambake Sunday

The annual reunion of the Mat
tatuck Drum Band, was held Sum-
day in E. Pierponts Grove at East
Farms. 1t included a fine dinner
and regular Rhode Island clam
bake. The bake was in charge of
George Cass of Wallingford. Pres
ident Ralph Pierpont, with a corps
OF able assistants handled the
tables, and Sargent Andrew Kitch-
enka and refreshment stand. Deli
cious apples and pears were fur
nished by Commissioner Morton E.
Pierpont from his nearby orchards.
There were present, members of
the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford,
drummers and filters from Plain
vile, Wolcott. Wallingrord, Hart
ford and Waterbury.
All were loud in proclaiming this
the most successful gathering of the
one hundred and seventy two year
old organization.
Among the recent events the
band has taken part in, was the pa
rade of the Centennial Legion, on
the grounds of the Worlds Fair in
New York, to commemorate the
Battle of Long Island fought near
there in 1776.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Increasing Interest
Manifested Here In
Mothers Club Plans
Organization Working With Limited Funds Achieving
Splendid Record for Year Rheumatic Heart Dis
ease Prevalent Among Local Children

More than 1900 babies are under
the care Of the Visiting Nurse asso-
citation, it was announced by Mrs.
Roger Sperry, president, at the first
fall meeting of the board of direc-
tors yesterday.
Attendance at the Well Baby,s
Conference totaled over 800 infants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Court Verdi
gram Of festivities. Athletic events
will be staged for young and old.
Supreme and Grand Court off,
Gals will attend, but there will be
no speeches, the day being de-
voted to entertainment and rec
reation.
Waterbury's seven subordinate
courts are sending one of the
largest representations of any
city In the state. Grand Chief
Ranger Edward J. Bowling of
Bridgeport, past Grand Chief
Ranger Frank Barrett of Hartford
and Q. Lambert Lord of New
Britain are supervising arrange
ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Protests Registered
Here Against War
Mothers Club Formed at Big Mass Meeting Last
Night Civic Group Obtaining Signatures to Petition

Several hundred mothers, sisters
and sweethearts of men who would
shoulder arms in the event of war
involving this country met at Wildly
high school last night to form To-
cal chapter of the Connecticut
Mothers club-their principal OBJ
jective to seek maintainence of the
present arms embargo.
Another meeting was arranged
tentatively for next Tuesday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
800 Babies Under Care of Visiting Nurse Associate
LITHUANIAN TALKS
SCHEDULED FRIDAY

Several speakers will be heard in
opposition to the city manager plan
at an open meeting at 4s Green
street Friday night at 9 o'clock. The
meeting Is sponsored by q nom
partisan group Of Brooklyn residents
who are against adoption Of the city
manager plan.
There will be speeches in English
Italian and Lithuanian. One Of the
speakers will be Senator George T.
Culhane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Judge John A. Cornell presiding.

Judge John A. Cornell presiding.
Rocco Perezzella, 20, charged with
breaking and entering, was sched-
uled to go on trial Immediately
thereafter. Judge Cornell will with
hold sentence of Fred Maringola, 20,
who has pleaded guilty to five counts
Of breaking and entering, pending
the conclusion Of the Perezzella trial.
James Cantwell, 80, will be ar
tomorrow for sentence on a
charge Of embezzlement. He pleaded
guilty to the charge Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
SPELLING BEE TO
BE HELD TO CHIT

A talk on the Sacraments will be
given tonight by Rev. Philip Hussey
at a meeting of til, Immaculate
Conception Senior CYO In the
church basement. A spelling bee
will also be staged.
Every member is urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Laying Of pipes for water from
a hot springs to Reykjavik, capital
of Iceland, has just been started
and pumping of the water into
homes for heat will be inaugurated
within a few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
As<~ Mw~@~%
@rABlisHED 1855
@rAsLIsHED 1855

Why A Scotch Mist" Topcoot
At SOS Is the Thriftiest Coat on
The Market.
It's Scotch to the lost threod-
Scotch from wool to warp -
Scotch cheviots woven in little
ivy covered century and half old
mill in PEBBLES. SeotIond-woven
from the wool Of the famous chew
lot sheep from the hishIonds Of
Aud Seotio and shower proofed
in the yarn by secret process
known only to Sandy and Rogers
Peet.
A Scotch Mist topcoot is really
two coats in one-with but sim
gle thousht-eomfort lis more
than fair weother friend-it's
fine anytime rain or shine.
Divide the years you can weor a
Scotch Mist"-ten years If you
wish - the cost to you $3.50
yeor-thrifty to the last thread.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Does Your
Nose Clog,
Spoil Sleep
. and make YOU snore?

HERES MIGHTY GOOD NEWS :. II your
nose closes up" at night and makes
breathing difficult, put few drops Of
Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril.
RESULTS ARE so GOOD because vicks
va-tro-nol is expressly designed for
the nose and upper throat, where
transient congestion often hinders
breathing: You can actually feel it
60 to work bringing relief.
1 TRY IT TONIGHT enjoy the comfort
Vicks Va-tro-nol brings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Ten thousand marched in si-
lent procession for three miles to
Brixton Jewish cemetery in johann
nesburg for the burial Of Charles
Harris, general secretary of the
South African Mine Workers union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Court WEIGH
Final arrangements for the
huge family outing planned by
the Grand Court of Connecticut,
Foresters of America, will be made
tomorrow evening at meeting of
the general state committee in
New Britain. Waterbury's repre-
sentatives will include Past
Grand Chief Ranger William H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Full Weather Report

Boston. Sept. 2O-UP)-Weath-
er forecast.
CONNECTICUT-Lig showers
this afternoon followed by gem
orally fair tonight. Thursday fair
and cooler.
For MAINE. MASSACHUSETTS and
RHODE ISLAND - Light showers
this afternoon followed by generally
fair tonight. Thursday fair and
cooler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Dunlavey, Grand Junior Beadle
Ralph Brandely, Arnold Keith,
chief ranger of Court WEIGH and
Michael Castaldi, chief ranger Of
Court Verdi. Several thousand
Foresters and their families will
gather Sunday at Schuetzen Park,
New Britain, for an all-day pro-
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
Real Ideals

While The Advertiser is not taking an
active part in the governors race until
the second primary, our sanction OF
statesman-lke ideas and opinions Of CUB
ernatorial candidates will not be over
looked in the present campaign. Mis-
sissippi has been on such a high plane
for the past eight years. it is pleas
ure to record the accomplishments of
the men who have occupied the COVER
nor's chair. In keeping with this ap-
proval Of such statements as are being
made by candidates, we call attention to
excerpts appearing in this issue taken
from the opening address of Mike Con-
ner in his home county at Collins We'd
nesday when he launched his campaign
for governor. 1t is something we Mis-
sissippians must approve regardless of
whom we are supporting. 1t was high
class, high-toned address and indicates
the character of the man.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

was because of the untiring, undaunted
efforts of some of our worthy officials.
On the other hand, we know that some
day Highway IL from Durant to Lex
ngton is going to have to be improved.
The Importance of the road merits that
expectation.
OF course, you say that it's been i'm
portant all along and still they haven't
done anything about it. (By they we
we place too much responsibility and
blame.)
There's only one thing that remains
to be done-Holmes county has got to
stand in one body to get that road put
through.
We've got to forget petty grievances
and political arguments and lead with
our chins no matter the blows we may
suffer.
Holmes county is progressively
thriving towns, junior college, just all
sorts of forward and building enter
prises.
We owe it to our county to not send
two different arguments in to Jackson
and thereby cut our own throats.
Holmes county and its people deserve
to have the road paved or hardsurfaced-
and what is good enough for these
people is worthy of working for!
If we want the Lexington Durant
stretch of road we've got to all pull the
same way and pull hard!
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
Mike Conner Cites
Record, Not Promises

With a declaration Of complete polit-
ical independence, former Governor Mike
Conner Wednesday opened his campaign
in his home county at Collins for the
governorship in the August primary.
MI. Conner's campaign is based on
"Record of Accomplishments" and not on
a Platform of Promises"
al ask the people of Mississippi to re-
turn me to the governors office on my
record as a citizen and public official,
and if they approve the principles, poll
cies and ideals Of government for which
| have always fought and am still fight
ing," the former governor said.
az solicit no citizens vote on the rec
ord of any other man, good or bad, or on
the ground that / have helped elect or
defeat any person. Election to the gov
ernorship will mean nothing to me un-
less it is won solely on my own merits
and is an expression of the confidence
of my fellow citizens in me and my rec
ord.
"As in the past, have no factional
bitterness or entangling alliance. l COM
mend all the helpful acts and condemn
all the harmful acts of all politicians
and officials, whether they be done by
my friends or my political foes. But
none of these qualify or disqualify me
for the governorship.
81 will always be free to serve the
welfare Of all the people without regard
to faction, class or creed. No man has
ever had or ever will have any promise
10 MIL Il will
be elected free or defeated-free to fol-
low my own judgment and conscience
for the welfare Of all the people.
''If elected, will be the governor.
have not been anointed and am not be-
ing run for governor by any clique, clan
or political faction. I will owe my cleo
tion and my duty only to the people.
/ want the support Of every citizen
without regard to how or for whom he
has voted in the past"
Mr.. Conner's only reference to the
administration of Governor White was
when he asserted that the present gov
ernor and his administration "have con-
tinued to build after We had laid the
foundation in 1882 and begun the struc-
ture."
Calling attention to the fact that the
state was bankrupt when he took office
in January, 1882, former Governor Con-
ner said his administration placed it's
credit at the highest point it had ever
attained"
sour credit has continued to improve
under the White administration" he
said.
81 want to be your governor again
because l want to have a part in four
years of constructive building-progress
toward better government and better
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
Holton To Retire

J. c. Hslton, commissioner of agricul-
ture for three terms, will not be a can
didate for reelection this year. This
announcement comes as disappoint-
ment to many of US for he has been a
faithful, efficient and excellent official,
and The Advertiser has always numbered
him among its best friends. He has es-
tablished many beneficial measures to
farmers and these benefits will long be
remembered by his farmer friends. He
has also promoted-often at private ex-
pense-developments that would aid in
the states agriculture and nothing
pleased him more than to note the bet
ter living conditions and added income
for the farming population of Missis-
sippi. Mr.. Holton is retiring to engage
in private undertakings and his legion
Of friends over the state will send their
best wishes for all the success he is
due
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

conditions for the people of our state,
Mr.. Conner said.
'If made you a good governor under
the terrible conditions of the early thir-
ties, I will make you better governor
under the improved conditions Of the
early forties. The experience of those
years will help me to avoid the mistakes
l made before, and mistakes an inexper-
fenced man might make.
"Who is better prepared to continue
the erection of the building than he who
was the foreman of the crew who laid
the foundation"
Under the subject of taxation and fl
nancial management" former Governor
Conner said that the discharge Of every
governmental function is dependent di-
rectly upon the public revenue.
"As desirable as any governmental
service may be it cannot be provided
except by taxing the people," he said.
when governmental services, functions,
donations and expenditures increase,
taxes must increase.
"There is nothing free in government.
and the candidate who promises to give
you something, or who promises increas-
ed expenditures and reduced taxes is
hypocrite and a demagogue, and is play
ing you for a fool.
"The people of Mississippi are not
wealthy. We must get value received
for the money we spend. 1t is vital that
Mississippi have efficient, economical.
businesslike, nonpartisan management
for the next four years.
1.-THE hopes of the old age pensiener.
the school man, the home owner and
the taxpayer alike rest with that kind of
an administration"
(Continued an page twelve
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
Rural Sunday Schools

few weeks ago one Of our fine To-
cal citizens offered 500 in prizes for
attendance at rural Sunday schools dur
ing June, July and August. The con-
test has elected quite bit of interest
over the county and many rural church
leaders have signified intention Of win
ming the first prize. This matter was
prompted on the part of the donor
through a realization that rural Sunday
schools need encouragement in their ef-
forts towards organization, and that
some effort should be made to help
them. The Advertiser is glad to lend
its columns towards giving publicity in
regard to the contest and elsewhere in
this issue, the original news story is re-
produced again so that others may read
it and get busy. 1t is not too late to
qualify and the first prize of $50 is
worth going after.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
S1OO Prizes Offered
Rural Sunday Schools

The cash prizes offered by Lexing-
ton citizen for attendance at rural Sun
day schools during the months of June,
July, and August, has met with such
interest that The Advertiser is running
the article again due to the requests
from over the county asking particulars.
Many communities are going to enter
from reports heard and the rivalry no
doubt will cause others to compete for
the prizes. The article reprinted from
former edition is as follows:
In order to encourage children in the
rural districts of Holmes county to
attend Sunday school, donor of this
city, who requests his name withheld,
is offering a series Of five prizes
amounting to 500. The prizes will go to
Sunday schools of rural churches,
schools of churches in incorporated
towns are not eligible. The donor furth-
er specifies:
To the white Sunday school of any
denomination, having the largest weekly
average attendance in proportion to its
church membership, as listed in the
1888 Holmes County Associational Min
utes, or similar county record during
June, July, and August of this year, will
be awarded the first prize of $50 in
cash. The four Sunday schools with
next highest average attendance will re-
ceive the sumo of $25, $50, sis and $40
Only children from to 20 years Of age
will be counted in this contest. The
statement Of each Sunday school super
intendent will be accepted as true as to
number and ages Of children attending.
The sum Of 500 has been placed in
the Holmes County Bank and Trust Co.
to be distributed in accordance with the
above conditions. The judges, w. B.
Kenna, W. R. Ellis and Rev. T. H. Dor
sey will act in accordance with their
best judgment and their decision will be
final
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

makes no provision for segregation Of
white or colored clients, all being thrown
together outside in the hallway, await
ing their turn. The rooms inside must
serve as office, clinic and consultation
room and little privacy afforded. Stor-
age of medicines, serums, ETC., are made
wherever space may be found.
The service that is growing to such
a wide extent needs more room for prop
er attention. More space would allow
the director and assistants to give more
service to clients.
Why can't we get busy here in the
county and get WPA project and build
a health clinic? 1t could be done with
a minimum Of expense and give US q
permanent building. Holmes county
keeps marching forward in its many pro-
gressive undertakings, and this looks
like another one we will have to add to
our list
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
Climpsettes
BY MARTHA RHYME
UNITED WE STAND

There is no road in Mississippi that
IN more widely used and that Is IN worse
sundition than the LexingtoniDuraM
stretch Of No. IL.
We know that sooner or later we are
vsinv to have that road hard-surfaced
and we hope paved! But in order to get
that road paved quickly, we Holmes
Countians are going to have to get to-
gsther on this thing.
n. in this issue, we would forget the
new highway that runs through Lexing.
ssn---deemed unnecessary by some. II
We hadn't got that highway when We did
ws never would have had it. Highway
n and the Tchula stretch Of IL was
ascessary bit of work that got put
through just in time. And through 1t
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08
Need More Room

One of our county departments doing
fine job is the Holmes County Health
Department. But DR.. Eubanks tells US
that the health unit is very much handi-
capped in its service by lack of room
in its present quarters. Twice each year,
the department has to pick up lock, stock
and barrel and move, to make room for
the grand jury that convenes with each
term Of court. This badly disrupts prop
er functioning of the department.
Then too, the present arrangement
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

Seventy-five Years Ago This Week the
Confederate forces under General N. B.
Forrest fought one of the most brilliant
battles of the Civil War at Brice's Cross
Roads near Baldwin in northeast Mis-
sissippi. Forests forces were widely
separated that morning but his able
Brigadiers arrived as they were most
sorely needed on the battle field. For
rest was everywhere, placing his forces,
encouraging his men, co-ordinating the
charges. The Confederates to t a e d
about 5400 the Federals about 500. 1t
was a hot day and the Yankee infantry
was double qaicked for several miles to
reach the firing line, arriving more ex-
hausted than the forces already engaged
in battle. The Yankees were beaten as
fast as they arrived and by mid after
noon were in disordely flight, lost their
wagon train of two hundred and fifty
wagons loaded with supplies, half of
their artillery, nearly two thousand cap
tured, nearly a thousand killed and
wounded. The Confederates had less
than hundred killed and about three
hundred wounded. Some of the Yankee
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

business with him. In fact, it's a pleas
ure TO know Mr.. jarrett: you know, the
pharmacist over at Henrich's.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

regiments we're negroes and lacked the
morale to stand before such soldiers
that Forrest had. If that General had
never commanded in any other action
that one battle would have made his
fame secure
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

HAVE YOU NET: He's only been with
US a while but he's made himself a fig
ure among Lexingtonians. His pleasant
smile, his crazy sense of humor, and his
intelligence all go to make him a most
likable person. It's pleasure to meet
him on the street--it's a pleasure to do
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

OFF THE RECORD: This week "off
the record" is going ION the record"
since I'm a little "off the bat' in
other words off the record is not
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

A Service Magazine Carries This: "a
chap paid his telephone bill so he could
talk; paid his water bill so he could
drink; paid his grocer bill so he could
eat; paid his light bill so he could see
Next day he died. leaving his life insur-
ance unpaid" Morale: ask his wife ard
three infants.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

.ecessarv hit of work that got put
AArouob lust in time. And through it
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For Secretary Of State
ROY ARNOLD
For State Auditor
BERT J. BARNETT
JAMES M. CAUsEY
HORACE STEELE
FER State Superintendent Of Education
DIR. MARTIN L. RILEY
J. s. vANDIvER
Fer Commissioner Of Agriculture
s. T. PILKINToN
S. e. (sD CORLEY
For state Tax Collector
CARL N. CRAIG
J. B. GULLY
-election)
For State Land Commissioner
BEN s. LOWRY
For Sheriff
W. c. WIGLEY
JIM w. CUNNINGHAM
J. MONROE ROACH
ROY LYON
VIM. ALLAN RAMSEY
For Chancery Clerk
PARHAM H. WILLIAMS
For Circuit Clerk
TOM SHEPHERD
]. D. WEEKS
For Tax Assessor
DENTON S. ROSAMOND
WALTER l.. ELLIS
Per County Superintendent of Education
DOROTHY McBEE
w. c. THORNTON
For State Senator
J. STEWART WATSON
SANDY r. KING
For Representative
JAMES T. BUCK
ELLIS e. WYNN
WILLIAM A. (BILLY) BACON
EDWIN WHITE
W. KINDS JUMPER
e. M. MCCLELLAN
L. o. SPELL
C. C. LEGATE
RAIFORD f. McNEER
For County Prosecuting Attorney
PAT NJ. BARRETT
For Supervisor-DistrictN No.
EARL H. FOWLER
JESSE II. WALTON
ERNEST RATHELL
For Observation-Disclosures No. 2
JR. (BoB) BROWN
MARION S. ROGERS
For Supervisor-District No. 3
J. P. MALONE
T. ]. BROWN
KIRK P. THOMAS
For Supervisor-District No. 4
H. L. BROCK
MARTIN L. SMITH
For Supervisor-DistrictN No. S
V. REINHARD
For Justice of Peace, District No.
G. D. McCALEB
NJ. E. BLAKE
B. r. HAMMETT
For Justice of Peace, District 3
BUDDY" LONG
RUFUS E. NETHERLAND
W. L. ARNOLD
Constable, Dist. 8
ELLIS TYSON
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

According to a filler we saw some
where the most trying experience in a
small boys life is to sneak under tent,
in the belief he is entering a circus,
and then find himself in a revival meet
ing. Yes, and we wonder how many of
the revivalists thought it was a circus
upon their entrance.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

CONTINUED an page twelve
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

Per County Superintendent of Education
DOROTHY McBEE
w. C. THORNTON
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-08

For Tax Assessor
DENTON S. ROSAMOND
WALTER l.. ELLIS
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-15
VOLUNTARY ACTION

ANYBODY knows that a bid by
your partner in response to your
informative or takeout double
does not necessarily show any
strength in his hand. But if the
opponent, sitting over your dou-
BE, inieets bid of his own, a call
thereafter by your partner is
made Of his own free will and ac-
cord and indicates that he prob
ably holds something of value.
The logic Of this is clear. Your
partner did not have to keep the
hiding open with a worthless
hand 10 avoid making a business
Or penalty pass, as the opponent
hao done that work for him.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-15
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
BY Shepard Barclay
The Authority on Authoritiess

work, however, because of Vests
timidity. The latter made an in
formative double and North bid
1-Heart. Over this East, a bold
bidder, called 1-Spade.
After South's pass West showed
real suit at 2-Diamonds, where
upon North rebid at 2-Hearts and
South raised it to 3-Hearts. West
certainly should have taken some
action now, since he knew that
his partner had enough to make a
free bid over North's first call, but
he passed and North was permit
ted to play the deal at 3-Hearts,
going down a dinky one trick.
BY his timidity West wasted
the chance to get a nice Spade
game. possibly with an overtrick,
depending upon how the play
went.