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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
NEW COMPULSORY AUTO IN SURANCE PLAN MEETS
 WITH PERFECT SQUELCH.
February 9, 1889

February 2, 1889. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 I'm glad your paper, the Demo- crat, has made a few comments on compulsory auto insurance, but can't you wake up the local auto, dealers to what 1t means to them If people have to put up their cars because of this law? Below explains a little of the way I feel and others do about 1t.
 WAKE UP, AUTOMOBILE OWN ERSl!l r& < Why? Do we have to be persecut- ed by these would-be politicians in Hartford? I'm referring to this new t-a.nstorm) movement to have compulsory car insurance. Haven't we got 1t hard enough to make a living now without making us pay more before we can use our cars (to try and make days pay).
 I depend on my car to get me into 6 territory where can work (strictly commission basis). It's hard enough to try and; exist now, but with an added expense I'll be forced t, give up and go on relief and this Is one thing I don't want.
 Before election Gov. Baldwin promised to eliminate car inspec- tons so the owners wouldn't have to lose time from work and also let them retain the 50-cent fees (used to support these political jobs). 's Y
 Now these big-hearted politicos are going to try and squeeze. more out of us. II. we have to choose let us keep the inspections.
 Are they trying to increase or de- crease the amount of accidents in Connecticut with this law or are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Book Day
From Primitive
 To Present Day

The story of mankind Is jerky tortuous affair, an endless success sion of stops and starts. When you look at the entire picture you won der if the human race has come so far after all. It still resorts to or- ganized war to settle its difficulties, practice which primitive man knew absolutely nothing about.
 Arthur Stanley Riggs makes this significant point in shefty book covering the full panorama, "The Romance of Human Prog ress' (Bobbs-Merrill: $5). To read it is to open up new vistas of world history.
 MT. Riggs is primarily an af- chaelcg.st. He develops his story from the findings of the expert dig gers in buried cities from Athens to the Aztecs. But here is no wordy tome. MT. Riggs is interested in how peple lived and ate, thought and worked. He potts out, for in- stance, that woman was free until man discovered fire and so chained her to the hearth. Today, he com ments, 50,000 years later. the tin can has freed woman again.
 The book covers mans story by subjects, such as housing. the figh! for food, the arts. etc. The result is correlated account. Scores of H. lustrations augment the text. i~
 The book will be welcomed by the layman who wants to know, what archaeology is all about without dig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

Motorists, be on your guard these days. Plenty of sloppy driving along the thor oughfares makes it tough on the pedes- trians. Don't spatter them by driving furiously past the crosswalks or side walks. Then give the man on the side walk chance to get across without hav- ing his clothes ruined. A little slower driving won't hurt anyone of us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 6:56 a. m.; sets 5:i8 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 November. December, January, and now February have each successively produced a good snowfall Tn the first three months mentioned they came at the very end. Feb ruary brings Ss one at the beginning, but Is quite likely to initiate the preceding months with the closing gesture, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
In Today's Mail

they trying to make suckers out of us? s Can't you picture plenty of these drivers travelling faster and in case of accidents they won't care be- cause they're insured? The least thing they could do is let the car- owners vote on 1t. M
 Yours for @ square deal,
 c. N.
 P. s. Driving for ,15 years and no accidents.
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ment Administration. In addition, 1t has been designated to complete resettlement projects begun by the Resettlement Administration.
 o. How may deep scratches in furniture be removed?
 A.. Use stick shellac, which re- sembles sealing wax and can be ob- tained at paint stores in colors to match any finish. Heat a knife and with 1t melt off little of the shel- lac and apply to the crack; and when thoroughly dry smooth with pumice stone or rottenstone and oil.
 O. When were the pensions of widows of Civil War veterans re- duced 10 percent and when was full payment resumed?
 A. The reduction provided for in the 1893 Economy Act, began July 1, 1883. Five percent was re- stored beginning July l, 1884 and the balance on April l, 1855.
 @. How much of the annual business done by beauty shops in the United States is in cities?
 A. It is estimated that shops op- erating in 190 cities of 50,0c0 or more population, account for 70 percent of the total volume of bus mess. .,t ...,
 e. How many German and Aus trian people are admissible annual ly to the United Sttaes under the quotap Has the President of the United States the power to change the quota?
 A. The combined annual quota of Germany and Austria is 27,370 The President cannot change the number, which is fixed by a law passed by Congress.
 If you want . copy of our beck let SECRET CODES AND ClPH- FRS" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth st., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Homesteaders' Monument

The first quarter-section of land given to a homesteader by the Federal Govern ment during the Civil War under the Homestead Law of 1862 has now come back into government possession. It has been purchased by Uncle Sam from the heirs of the country's No. l homesteader. The National Park Service announces,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
What's Your |. O?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to /. last page for the answers.

|.
 1. Name the capital of Mississippi. 2. What is another name for the Malay Archipelago?
 3. How many centimeters are in 1 meter? {. What is the lowest non-com- imissioned rank in the U. s. Arrnyf 5. Name the large island that lies to the south of Greece. 6. For whom was the State of Washington named?
 T.. Who invented the rotary print ing press? t,N
 3. Into what river does the Ar kansas river flow? 9. What is the native country of the bird known as the emu?
 10- Name the author of Plain Tales Prom the Hilis."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

too, women are much more sen- sitive, physical ly, than men, and it's almost i'm ssible to get a wonan's money or poe ketbook without her knowing 1t.
 T h ere are cases of hand 'bag-snatch in g here, as in all cities, but they are rare. T h e t h 1 e f W ho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRisC0L

New York, Feb. 9-Women are seldom robbed in the crowds of Manhattan. One reason is that the "dips" believe that women do not carry as much money about with them as do men. Then
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

time to realize that such d policy can't be put into effect without in- turing the fond hopes of specific individuals, this is novelty in this state of steady patronage habits And very encouraging novelty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
A Thought for Today

Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him. and shalt swear by his name.-Deuteron- Omy 6:13.
 It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man.-Witherspoon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Washington Merry Col Round
RE W PEARSON ROBERT $. ALLEN

WASHINGTON February Behind the the White House circle aboes negotiations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09
Questions and Answers
By FREDERICK M. KERBY

Enclose three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ti0n of fact of information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Btl- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Re sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street. washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR @ Who received the annual $l,-' GOO award of the American Associa- ton for ti.e Advancement of Sci- ence, for l938' A. pr. Norman R. F. Maier, psychologist of the University cf Michigan, for paper on the ex- perimental production of neurotic behavior in rats.
 O. What are the chief functions of the Farm Security Adrninistra- tion?
 A. To carry out the farm ten ant aid program authorized by the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act. and to continue the rural rehabil- itation program of the Resettle-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

TODAYS COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The pudding was tasty" say tasteful"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

ment Administration. In addition, 1t has been designated to complete resettlement projects begun by the Resettlement Administration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

Copyright, 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-09

O. What are the chief functions of the Farm Security Administra- ton?
Evening star., 1939-10-02
c, MONDAY

Four -fifths are engaged in agricul-
ture and stock raising. Flour mill
ing, brewing and distilling are the
main industries. To Germany,
Britain, France and Italy, Rumania
sends grain and oil, from them it
gets manufactured goods. The
Danube, emptying into the Black
Sea, is its main waterway. It has
a fair system of railroads and COM
munications.
Military Service Compulsory.
France, Germany and Russia
contributed to building up Ru-
mania's military establishment of
2l2,000 effectives Gin 1889, 1,616, 900
reserves, 300 planes. Service is COM
pulsory.
Potential trouble for Rumania
comes from Germany (Which wants
oil and grain), Hungary (Which
wants Pennsylvania back and Rus
sia (Which never gave up it's claim to
Bessarabia). Britain has promised
to fight for her if necessary, but
Britain is a long distance away.
Rumania's King, Carol II, for
years scandalized Europe with his
heart affairs, finally lost his her.
itage through them. But in 1880 he
took over the throne from his child
son, is now credited with doing good
work in difficult job. He is related
to both the Hohenzollerns and the
WindsOrS.
Evening star., 1939-10-02

states that were created after the
war of 1914-1918.
1t is land of forests, farms and
small villages and is so fiat that
no part of it is more than $50 feet
above the sea.
The Estonians are probably of
Asiatic origin, like their northern
neighbors, the Films, and their Ian
guage, one of Europes most musi-
cal, is related to Finnish and Hun
garian.
Founded as a republic, Estonia
adopted Fascistlike form of gov
ernment in 1884, but returned to a
democratic system by popular vote
in 1887 Education is free. Kon-
stantin Paets, lifelong campaigner
for constitutional reform, was elect
ed President in 1886.
Escaped Execution.
A lifelong reformer, President
Paets, as young man, took part in
the Russian revolution against the
Gear in 1905. Sentenced to be ex-
ecuted, he got out of the country.
He first became premier after the
Russian revolution of 1917 had sue
ceeded.
The National Geographic Society
lists butter, foodstuffs and timber
products as Estonia's exports. Ger
many and Great Britain are her best
customers.
Tallinn, with 246,50O persons, is
the capital. Called the "nightcap
town" because of the pointed towers
on it's remnants of medieval wall,
it is busy modern seaport, with
grain elevators and refrigerating
plants.
Estonia keeps a standing army OF
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U. 5. {. Of {. Head Asks
Curb on Spending Requests

With view to keeping down gov
ernmental expenditures and taxes,
w. Gibson Carey, jr., president Of
the Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States, today issued an ap-
peal to businessmen's organizations
to discourage-under development Of
new emergencies-all requests for
and acceptance of Federal funds for
local benefits.
Mr.. Carey asked that during the
period of Federal deficits, State and
local business organizations refrain,
and use their influences to persuade
other groups, individuals, State and
local authorities to refrain from
exerting pressure, on Congress Oh
for appropriations to be spent for
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ines. Military service Is

2 submarines. Military service Is
compulsory.
There is little illiteracy In Lat
via, II per cent of whose people are
Let's. The university in Riga, in
1878, had almost 1000 students.
The cooperative system, both agri-
cultural and consumer, is wide
spread.
In 1894 President-Prime Minister
Karlis Ulmans set up a Fascist
type state and became dictator. Ul-
manis, son of farmer, fled when
the c.untry was under the Gar,
ST died in tie United States at the
University of Nebraska, worked in
Texas, returned to take leading
part in the formation of Latvia.
Evening star., 1939-10-02

Finland declared her lndepend-
ence from Russia in 1917, and is
republic.
The President, Kyosti Kallio, is
the son of peasant. President
Kallio, 66, had only seven years of
schooling. But he devoted after
work hours on the farm to study,
became the leader of the Agrarian
party, and became head of the gov
ernment in 1887. He reads parlia-
mentary reports as though they were
entertaining fiction
With an area of 149,88l square
miles, Finland is the seventh largest
country of Europe. The population
is 3,667,O67.
Wins Cooperative Success.
The nation is famous for its sue
cess with the cooperative system.
For nearly 40 years, Finland has
successfully maintained co-opera-
tives in every branch of business.
The co-ops handle 25 per cent of the
retail trade, and 80 per cent of the
wholesale.
Finland's Army in 1887 numbered
1912 officers and $1,000 men. Her
navy consists of two coast defense
Evening star., 1939-10-02

p o r t u n ! I y TO
more than dou-
BILE it's size. To-
day Rumania is
one of Europe's
G ra n aries, an
empire of oil.
t / m b e r and
generally un-
developed )min-
eral wealth, a
jigsaW puzzle Of
n a t i on a | i ties
ranging from
Germans to gyp-
sizes.
r u m a n i a s
n n ~ e + I f,yfiop,
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Latvia Set Up As
Buffer Against Soviet.


Buffer Against Soviet.
Long a part of Russia, Latvia
won independence in 1918 when the
Allies wanted another Baltic buffer
against the Bolsheviks.
In size it is a little bigger than
West Virginia, in population (20O0,-
O0O little smaller than Mississippi.
1t lacks adequate communications
and mineral resources, has few in
dustries, is mainly an agricultural
country and not very rich one
at that. In 1887, to Germany, Brit
ain, Russia, Belgium and the United
States it exported about $4,000, ,00O
worth of timber, about $l,000000 of
plywood, about $2,00O,0O0 of butter
1t importe'' manufactured goods
fuel and metals.
But it does have three ice-free
ports while winter finds Russia
frozen in) and a vast timber re-
serve.
1t is a natural route for trade
between Russia and the west, and
so per cent of its railroad mileage
is in the Russian gauge. Riga, its
capital, is the biggest port on the
Baltic.
Has Tiny Army.
For defense it has a toy army
$4,000 men, 1900 officers, 80 planes,
Evening star., 1939-10-02

ironclads, four gunboats, seven tor
pedo boats and five submarines.
Finland produces rye, barley, oats,
potatoes and hay. Lumber is her
most important industry. She ex-
ports munitions, too.
Helsinki is the most northern of
capitals in the world. In mid
summer, midnight golf is played
there.
Finland has the only highway in
the world to the Arctic circle. She
has perhaps the lowest illiteracy rate
-one-tenth of l per cent-in the
world. She has more railroad mile
age per capita than any other Euro
pean country except Sweden.
Evening star., 1939-10-02
~ the Associated Press.


First outcome of the Ger
man-Russian treaties 1Uas the
conquest and diDision of Po-
land. Nert 1DaS a pact giving
Russia military and naual
bases in Estonia. So no aDon-
der the little nations lying
betWeen the frontiers OF Ger
many and Russia are 1Dorried
about What may come nert.
These sketches of the four
most concerned 1DiH help you
read behind the headlines.
For nearly 200 years-until 1913
Estonia was part of imperial Rus
sia. Bolshevik forces tried to make
It part of Russia again in 1919, but
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Lne worlds great
composers, Jan
SibeliuS.
But Finland is
important in the
present Euro
pean situation
b e c a u S e she
borders on a
Russia that once
again looks west
ward, and be-
cause she owns
t he strategic
Aland Islands,
commanding sea
| a mes in the
Raltic
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were driven OUT
with the help of
Finland and the
British Navy.
Its chief prize
Is its ice-free
port of Tallinn.
With an area
only as large as
Vermont a n d
New Hampshire
combined, and a
population of l.
10000 lie SIS
than that of Los
Angeles Esto-
MIA is one of the
smallest of the
Evening star., 1939-10-02
the benefit of individual States and

the benefit Of Individual States and
local communities.
He requested State and local busi-
ness organizations urge their re-
spective State and local authori-
ties to refuse proffered grants and
loans from the Federal Government
unless, after mature consideration,
the grants or loans are deemed es-
sential to the general public well
fare and are not accepted in a spirit
of competitive eagerness for funds.
With Mr.. Carey's letter went
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e q II 5 . 7 IuIIO1I s
provides for constitutional mon
archy and a Parliament. But the
authoritarian principle is strong and
the Parliament has been dispensed
with since 1887.
About 100000 people live in an
area roughly the size of Arizona.
One-third are non Rumanlan.
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statements relating to taxes paid
and governmental expenditures.
Federal, State and local taxes, he
said, amounted to 14.7 billions dol.
lars in 1888 in contrast to 90 bill
lions in 1928. "In relation to ma
tional income, the tax burden is
about double that Of 10 years ago."
he added.
Evening star., 1939-10-02
Buffer Nations Eye New Axis AnxiousIy
Disappearance Of Poland Before Noz and Boshev Onsouehs
All Too Vivid to Estonio, Finland, Lovo and Rumonio

around 10000 officers and men. She
can augment this with reserve
force of 100000 Her air force con-
sists of 10 planes. Her navy con-
sists of one torpedo boat, two SUBJ
marines, four gunboats and dozen
smaller craft.
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Rulnania a Granary
And BOuntiful Oil Tank.

The Romans founded Rumania
as colony, the Russo-Turkish War
of 1861 gave it the chance for inde-
pendence, the World War an op-
Evening star., 1939-10-02

Speculative boarding and prof.
iteering are boosting prices Of
necessities in Shanghai, China.
Evening star., 1939-10-02
Finland Owns Islands
Commanding Baltic Lanes,

America knows Finland because
she pays her war debts, produced
Paavo Nurmi, the great distance
runner, and is the home of one of
Evening star., 1939-10-02

For defense it has a toy army
$4,000 men, 1900 officers, 80 planes,
Smyrna times., 1939-11-30
SOME TAYLOR'S
BRIDGE ITEMS
News of Community Interest
Cleaned From Around
Thoroughfare Neck
BUDGET OF PERSONALS

Taylor's Bridge, Nov. 30 = Mrs,
Fannie Francis spent Thanksgiv-
ing Day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Hickey and family near Odessa.
Mrs. Florence Walker and daugh-
ter Mary Frances, of Wilmington,
spent several days last week with
her sister, Mrs. Ola Wheeler and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles z. Dukes
and family spent Thanksgiving
Day with Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Dukes near Odessa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Johnson
and family of near Sassafras, Md,
spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson Keiser.
Misses Jeanette and Virginia
Latta of Marshallton, spent sever
al days last week with Misses
Frances and Edith Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Derrick
son and son Bobby, Miss Ida Arm
strong and Mrs. Oscar David Jr.,
spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr..
and Mrs. Elwood Bartlett of
Smyrna.
Miss Helen Alfree Of Middletown
spent several days last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee w. David.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Latta of
Marshallton and Mr. and Mrs. Le-
land Sinex and daughter of Middle
town, spent Thanksgiving day with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson David.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Francis of
Middletown, spent Thanksgiving
Day with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Francis.
Smyrna times., 1939-11-30
KENTON NEWS
NOTES OF WEEK
Personal Mention and Social
Items and Other Parties
Reported About Town
COMMUNITY INTEREST

Kenton, Nov. 80 - Sunday, No
vember 26th was Harvest Home
Sunday in Kenton NJ. E. Church
The people Of town and commun-
ity were very liberal in their dona-
tions and it was very much appre-
ciated by the pastor and wife, Rev
and Mr.. r. G.. Conner
Misses Ruth and Helen Conner
and girl friend, of Wilmington
spent last weekend with their par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. r. G. Conner
The Ladies Aid Society will
meet with Mrs. Addie G. Arthurs
and Mrs. Agnes Crossley on We'd
nesday evening, December 9th.
Mr.. Harold Lynch and family
spent the holiday with their par
ents near rFankford.
Mrs. Harold Lynch and Mrs.
Harry Faulkner spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Leo Hicks in Chester
town, Md.
Mr.. c. w. Guthrie and family of
Ridgely, Md, spent the weekend
with his mother, Mrs. E. w. Guth-
rie.
An oil burning system has been
installed and is in operation in
Kenton M. E. Church.
Mrs. Hannah Short and daughter
Pearl, are visiting relatives in Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Y. Williams of
Dover, spent Sunday with Mrs. A.
G. Arthurs and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Burrows
spent last Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul George.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slower Of Philadel-
phia, spent the weekend with their
daughter, Mrs. Eugene Attix.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunt have
been visiting her mother, Mrs. g.
w. Prettyman.
Miss Kathryn Clifton of Ocean
View, spent the holiday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Clifton.
Miss Catherine Smith of Will
mington, spent the holiday with
her parents, DR.. and Mrs. z. +.
Smith.
Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Conner spent
the holiday with their son and fam
lily in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. McCandless
and children, of Philadelphia, spent
Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs.
Bertha Erwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cook en-
tertained company Thanksgiving
Day.
Miss Ethel Carey of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her moth
er and sister.
Mrs. Ralph Knots and son
Ralph, were away last Friday.
Mss Elizabeth Attix of Newark,
spent last Thursday with her moth
er, Mrs. Helen G. Attix.
Mr.. Harry Conner Of Boston,
Mass, is spending this week with
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. r. G.
Smyrna times., 1939-11-30
BRIEF SMYRNA
LANDING NEWS
Budget of News and Person.
ais Cleaned About Smyr-
ma River Wharves
CITIZENS MAKE VISITS

Smyrna Landing, Nov. 30 Mrs.
Harold Warner and sons Bobby and
Alan, of Holly Oak, spent Thanks
giving with her mother, Mrs. EN-
ma Davis and remained until Sun
day when her husband, Mr.. Harold
Warner joined her fro the day.
Also Mr.. George Davis and family,
Mr.. Andrew Davis of Linwood Pa,
were visitors for Sunday.
Mr.. j. d. Scout ate Thanksgiving
dinner with friends in Smyrna and
then went to Holly Oak to spend
awhile with his son, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. P. Scout.
Mr.. Forest Jacobs of Salem, M :,
has been visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Jacobs, Sr.
Mr.. George Underwood of Will
mington, who has been spending
sometime with Mr.. and Mrs. S. f.
Jackson returned home Thanksgiv-
ing Day.
Mrs. Wilmer Ford, Billy Wrench
of Dover, Mrs. Willis Sanner and
daughter Nancy Lee, of Cheswold,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Keiser of
Laurel were weekend visitors of
Mrs. Thomas Wrench.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Grill of
Newark, were Sunday visitors of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Grill Sr.
Miss Rhoda Leary of Leipsic,
spent the weekend with Miss
Charlotte and Jean Brown.
Mr.. Stephen Jester celebrated his
10th birthday on Sunday.
Miss Lorraine Smith has been i'll
with a cold
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown and
children were recent visitors of Mr.
and Mrs. Tommy Morffitt at Leip-
sic.
Mrs. Walter Reed and children of
Marcus Hook spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Gaulke.
Master Beverly Gaulke spent the
weekend with Master John and
Louis Bailey at Marcus Hook.