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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-16
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Dereskevage investigated.
 A plate glass at ForeSter's Ladies Ware Shop on West Main street was reported broken during the night, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-16

Special films have been made Of llfe in Colombo. Ceylon. iof tele- vision hnoadcastz in London
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-16

Soap, dropped into a geyser, caus- es it to erupt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-16
LATE REALTY NOTES

Quit Claim Deed Andrew Verrastro to CarmeIa VerrastrO, property on Allen ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-16

Since it is star, the sun is used by scientists as laboratory in their studies of other stars.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
CANNON

Rev. and Mrs. A. NJ. Vivien returned
tc Homestead. Florida. where they
have spent several winters. They
will be missed in this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. y. Short and fam
lily spent Sunday in Wilmington Wis
iting their daughter. Miss Anna. who
is patient in Delaware Hospital
She is doing nicely and is expecting
to return home the last of the week
Ed Williams. who is in Milford hos
pital. is expected home this week.
Edw. Cannon of Newark spent Sat
urday at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cannon spent
Saturday and Sunday with their son.
Wilson Cannon, and family, in Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Boyce enter
tanned his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Boyce. at dinner Thursday. the
occasion being the birthday of their
little daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trivitts and
family spent Monday evening with
their son and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Trivitts.
Sewell Noble of fredericksburg. was
a Cannon visitor Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons and Mrs.
Edith Draper and daughter of Will
mington spent Sunday with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Burton
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
THE POPE CONDEMNS GERMANY

The powerful voice of Pope Plus
MI has been added to those which
warn the German government of
acts that violate the laws of God and
man. The Pope mentions no names.
People do not have to hunt very hard
when he speaks of governments
which put themselves in place of
Almighty God.
Is has been the glory of democrat
ic government that it gives freedom
to the conscience of man. 1t rarely
asks people to do things contrary to
religion or moral belief. but lands
which cast out democracy leave no
room for conscience. Every individ-
ual has TO toe the mark. regardless
of the eternal truth of right and
wrong. Many mighty powers that at
tempted to make themselves rulers
of the universe, have gone down to
dust and ashes.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
vIGOR OF MODERN Youth

The college students of today are
developing into new and more Wig
orous physical type. according to
the physical training department of
the University of California. This is
naturally particularly true of foot
ball players. Similar tendencies are
seen among the girl students. so
these changes seem somewhere near
universal among young people in
colleges and universities.
| These schools try very hard to
bring up strong and vigorous stu
dents. The old time idea of the book
worm who burns the midnight oil
at his studies so persistently that he
becomes a physical weakling. is all
out, II is realized that it is little
use to stuff heads with knowledge if
the youth goes out into life carrying
Ia burden OF physical handicaps.
Formerly the majority of students
used to do little in athletics except
sit in the grandstand and yell for
the athletes. Now. the idea is more
or less generally accepted that every
young person needs athletic activ-
ity This constant exercise is turn
ing out a race of educated young
men and women who are far strong
er physically than their parents were
at their age. They look as if they
could conquer the world
How far do these excellent ideas
provide physical development in the
high schools and lower grades?
They have had a wide influence. but !
/ takes a good deal of money to pro-
vide adequate athletic equipment
and opportunity for all boys and
girls. Unfortunately that money is
n many pleaces not available. or
'nly to limited degree.
Yet as a rule the young people of
oday look healthy. Some of them
,lay the game of social life and ac-
ivities outside of study so hard that
hey still look bit pale when they
re finally dragged out of bed in the
morning.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
RUSSIA AND GERMANY

The democratic nations for
long time dreaded what would hap
pen if Russia and Germany ever got
together as allies and friends. If the
Nazis of Germany, who persecute
minorities and gobble up territory,
should unite with the vast popula-
tion of Russian Communists. the
democratic nations saw trouble.
Premier Mototoff of Russia. in his
recent speech, dwells upon the close
relations that have been developed
between these two countries. Prob
ably that combination is not as men
acing as people think. When people
live under dictators. they fail to de-
velop the individual power that is
created by freedom and liberty Ar
mics of slaves never fought well. Ar
mics of people who drill under some
master who controls all their desti-
nies, are not as strong as they look
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
NATURE GOES DRY AGAIN

Many of the states have had less
than normal rainfall this year. In
some of them they have had but a
small proportion of what they should
get. No wonder many farmers get
blue. and say Nature has changed
her ways, and has become the enc
my of man.
Man is said to control his own
destiny, If his destiny depends on
getting rain for a failing crop. he
may not be able to control it. Some
times he learns to adjust himself to
Natures seemingly cranky ways.
The deep we'll driven far below ordi-
nary water currents. or the reser-
voir in which water is stored, has
enabled many a farmer to smile
when Nature seemed disposed to
trick him.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
Milford, Friday, November 10. 1889

EVERY MAN, WOMAN and child
in Milford and environs owes a debt
of gratitude to Edward C. Evans and
Norman L. Windsor, the co-chairmen
CT the Halloween celebration COM
mittee. If Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Wind
sor were from this time on to di-
vorce themselves from participation
in any further civic activity. they
have still accomplished what many
of us will fail to do in an entire
lifetime. The chief executive of the
State, Governor Richard C, McMullen.
addressing the public at large at the
height of the festivities, said. This
is the finest community celebration
ever held in this state" We heartily
agree with him. but we wondered at
the time if he knew that the respon-
sibility for the success of the spec
tacle was entirely due to the efforts
of these two men. Both Mr.. Evans
end Mr.. Windsor are business men
Of this city. From a personal view
point they stood to gain no more or
nc less than any other of our busi-
ness men. To them it was no COM
rlercial stunt. What they did was
accomplished quietly and without any
spectacular publicity. 1t is quite
true they received the full coopera-
ton of the press. 1t is also true that
after they had taken the initiative.
volunteers came forward; but the
fact still remains that these two
nlen, starting on their own, created
and then presented free of charge to
the people of Milford, the largest
show this or any other Delaware
community has ever had.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
THE HOrsECLEANEp HOWE

BY this time the lady is supposed
to have about finished the semi-an-
nual housekeeping which is one of
the great events of the home calen-
dar. If these labors have prospered,
she smiles on the brighter rugs and
the well busted rooms. and feels she
can face the winter with confidence.
The whole family has job to do
to keep the house looking in that
nice condition Father has a way of
leaving his smoking ashes all over
the place. The children track in the
street mud, and it rarely occurs to
them to wipe their feet. Many folks
throw down their hats and coats and
newspapers in the nearest available
spot.
If people could but get the habit
of keeping things in their proper
places, life would be simplified.
There is sense of peace in an or
derly home which makes such
place restful. People do better work
if they have that well organized
background.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
SELLING YOUR SERVICES

1t is not easy for young people to
find work. Those who are still at
tending school and would like to
earn some money often find it very
difficult to find any chances. They
do we'll to consider what people want
done.
If they peddle something around
from door to door which people do
not want, they are not likely to be
successful. 1t is a better plan to
consider what kind of work is want
ed. In summer they can ask if peo-
pie want their lawns moved. their
grass clipped, their gardens hoed
and weedeG. In, winter they can in
quire if people would like their fur
naces tended. The girl can ask if
the women folks want help at house
work. Anyone who is willing to do
the work that the world wants done
has the best chance.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
GOOD NEIGHBORS

What constitutes a good neighbor ?
Out in the country the good neigh
Dor used to nurse your family when
they were sick. he would cut up
your woodpile when you had an ac-
cident, he did many such services.
1t was splendid work.
In towns there is still the need
for neighborly services, though peo-
pie do not depend for these things
on their neighbors as they used to-
Today the good neighbor accom-
plishes the most for the neighbor-
hood when he keeps his home place
in perfect condition. In that way he
improves the neighborhood, and the
homes around him become more val
liable because the surroundings are
so attractive.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
BUSINESS MPROYEMENT

Industrial activity at this time is
not far from what il was at the
peak of boom prosperity in 1929. II
was given a powerful boost by the
war. and the prospect that the fight
ing countries would buy American
supplies. Up to date no such great
volume of war business has appear
ed. The squirt in business appears
to have been caused mainly by the
expectation of price advances due
to war conditions, and the need for
more equipment with which to do
business.
Now if war orders fail to show up
to the extent expected. a certain
amount of business slump can be ex-
pected when the temporary wave of
orders flattens out.
Many kinds of business have been
running at sub-normal rate ever
since the depression started. Many
stocks are low. many needs are un-
supplied, there is still a shortage of
dwelling houses in many cities. and
many concerns need better equip
ment.
The speed with which business has
improved since early summer shows
what can happen when some new
need develops or people think they
see it. If business could run along
he present level for six months, so
many shortages would be discovered
hat we might get six months more
If business high tide. At the end of
hat time there would be such an
Increase of hope and confidence that
new era of high prosperity could
ct in.
The principal thing that has held
usiness back for 10 years is fear
BUSINESS does not operate well
Then people are fearful. any more
han a man can do good work if his I
ands are paralyzed with cold These I
ears are largely groundless. OF 8
curse business depends a great deal ,
n the European war. When peace
omes. hopes of big war orders will
isappear. but hopes of a permanent {
eace will in time go far to dissi-
ate the fears that paralyze activity. d
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
FOR ARMISTICE DAY

The results of the World War have
oeen disappointing. but the achieve
ment of our country from April s
=. 1917, when it entered the war. until
November II, 1918, when the Armis-
tice was signed. constitutes one of
the most glorious pages of our his
tory
Most wars have selfish motives be
hind them to some extent. The Uni
ted States. in entering the World
War, was actuated by two ideas
which had nc sordid purpose. The
first motive. it is true, was that of
self-preservation That is the most
fundamental right and duty of hu-
man nature. Our people felt that
their country was in danger if
nation like Germany could get away
with its acts of aggression. They
fought to defend liberty and freedom.
Then they were actuated to
large extent by moral indignation
dSdlhot silC ASdl Vi ouppOStu WIOuSS
committed by Germany. feeling
that such acts could not be toler-
ated. They believed they were fight |
ing to make democratic government |
safe, and to teach the war makers /.
such a lesson that they would not /
fight again. In the light of history, |
these motives did not seem to quite
fit the existing facts. At least they
were noble and unselfish.
1t is also to the glory of our peo-
pie that they did not seek any spoils
of war. They did not ask to share
the German territory that was di-
vided up. They just wanted to live
in peace. and have the rest of the
world do so.
The gallant heroism with which
our men fought against strong de-
fenses, and drove the foe out of po-
sitions that seemed almost impreg-
nable, will never be forgotten. Also
the spirit of cooperation in which
the country united to back up the
was a superb instance of
unity and determination.
We can all be proud of the showing
our people made in those tragic but
glorious 10 months.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
UNREGrLATEp Pedestrians

The National Safety Congress
which recently met at Atlantic City
heard strong statements about the
necessity of regulating the actions OF
pedestrians. 1t was said something
drastic would have to be done to
make pedestrians give better atten-
tion to traffic lights and to stop jay
walking. Also that pedestrians should
be made to obey traffic rules, by
punishment if necessary.
Some people may say that if they
wish to take chances, they have
perfect right to do so. Most people
have obligations to their relatives
and various associates. If they get
hurt, they may be prevented from
fulfilling these obligations.
The irregular and reckless way
in which many people ignore traffic
lights and the signals of officers in
crowded city centers. may well lead
their friends to worry. There are
very many people who just can't |
stand it to wait a minute. If they
would only stand still until they are
told by the light or the officer to
GO" they would be perfectly safe.
Rather than lose that minute. they
dodge across a congested street when
they have no right to do so. Some
too fast car may NOV them down.
What is "jaywalking?' Crossing h
streets in the middle of block in
stead of at the marked places at in
is sometimes so describ-
I'd. In some locations this may be {
he safest thing to do. since at such i
points there are no cars coming &
I ON behind around a corner. s
When an officer or signal light is
placed to help people cross. they l
should obey the rules. and cross I
when the officer or the signal tells v
hem to do so. If they persist in dis t
egarding these orders. they may l.
ause a great deal of trouble for f
themselves and their friends. and C
ometimes they impose a burden on o
he community to care for their in C
uries. d
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
Consumer ReapS Savings

! We have apparently learned that
there is no need to worry about sud
den and sharp price rises because of
: the war The acute fear that possess
ed many Americans when war first
troke out in Europe. causing them
TO rush panic-st:icken into stores to
purchase abnormally large stocks of
staples, soon subsided
That is all to the good There is
rot a single logical reason why
prices in this country, so far as
basic commodities are concerned,
should zoom. Prices may go up-but
the increases should take place
slowly, gradually and naturally. And,
of vital importance. the consumer is
protected by the finest distribution
system in the world.
The little towns of this country
are served by stores which. from the
standpoint of variety, service and
price. can be found only in the
great centers of population in other
lands. The modern merchant. like
the modern manufacturer. no longer
seeks to charge all the traffic will
bear. He works en- the mass-produc-
ton principle small unit profit
and big turnover. He is continually
striving to undersell and out-serve
the merchant down the street.
The American system of free, open
competition is responsible for this.
When chain store. for instance,
puts into effect some new innovation.
a progressive Independent adopts
and improves it, And when the in
dependent gets bright idea. the
chain follows the lead This is true
of all kinds of stores-food, clothing, |
hardware. drug and so on.
The government, it is reported. is |
ready to crack down if and when |
profteering rears its head. And the |
retailers of America. large and |
small, chain and independent, are
working harder than ever before to |
hold the cost-Of-living down-they
know better than anyone else that |
high prices means few sales. And |
the consumer reaps the savings.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
Things One Remembers
BY n. NJ. HoyER

I recently saw little folder q
bank was sending TO its customers
entitled How Will Taxes Affect Your
Estate?" II pointed out how the
growth of taxation in recent years
will very materially affect persons
who have tried to build substantial
income a"d property holdings. The
figures given will come as a shock
10 the average Lerson.
It is sufficiently difficult to Oper-
ate a business. even a small one, and
try TO meet all the taxes and regu-
lations one faces today, but now it
appears it is even more costly and
complicated to die than it is TO live.
The folder referred to was issued
by an Oregon bank and relates to in
dividual income. estate and gift
taxes in Oregon. and their growth
since 1913.
Federal income taxes. none until
1918 Rates today up to 70 per cent,
Federal estate taxes. none until
1916. Rates today up to 20 per cent.
Oregon state income taxes, none
until 1928 Rates today up to per
cent
Oregon state inheritance taxes.
none until 1903. Rates today up to
25 per cent.
Federal gift taxes. none until 1924.
Rates today up to 521s per cent
Oregon gift taxes, none until 1888.
Rates today up to 25 per cent.
1t is taxation such as this that
slowly but surely discourages thrift
and investment. Even if you only
handle pick and shovel. don't think
you escape such a tax policy. for the
man who might ordinarily be able
10 hire you, may be paying taxes
with his surplus earnings which |
otherwise would have gone into pro-
iuctive activity to furnish employ
nent
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
GREENWOOD

Charles Heller spent the week
end in Philadelphia.
Paul Keen spent the weekend il
West Chester with his parents.
Nelson Cohee spent the weekend
in Dover with bis parents.
Keith MacNamaree spent the week
end in Dover.
Chester Winters had as guest on
Sunday his wife, Mrs. Chester Win
ters, of Philadelphia.
Emmett Ryan spent the weekend
in Philadelphia with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Warwick had
as guest Miss Sue Fash of Grabiell.
Indiana, Wednesday.
John W. Shockley of Bridgeville.
and Miss Margaret Wiley of Bridge
vile were married on Monday, Oct.
30, at the Methodist Church parson-
age by Rev. Harvey o. Hufnel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Collision of
Wilmington spent the weekend with
Mr.. Collisions parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Collision.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Johnson of
Wilmington. spent the weekend with
Mrs. Johnson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Lord.
Townsend p. Rust of Wilmington.
spent Saturday with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Townsend P. Rust. Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hurd of Har-
rington spent the weekend with Mrs.
Hurds parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bellas spent
the weekend in Philadelphia with |
Mrs. Bellas' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Kubek.
Henry Ockera spent the weekend |
in Philadelphia with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Ockera.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

THE MACHINE lying still in a
factory does not accomplish any
thing until you turn on the power.
So the resources and possibilities of
community are not realized until
people turn on power in the form of
work that benefits the home town.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

WHEN A CONCERN advertises
goods, it is convinced that the goods
are worth the price. 1t does not pay
to advertise anything not worth the
price.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

powers they ought to be exposed and
the American public ought to know
their names.
Some advisors to the Monopoly
Committee are talking about getting
another quarter of a million dol
lars from Congress to continue their
investigation next year. Although
the average reader might not know
it. the Committee has been holding
hearings almost daily for several
weeks. It's discoveries" have been
SO far from startling that newspa-
permen who have to sit through the
sessions have begun to refer TO ii
in conversation as the "monontony"
committee.
Another yardstick experiment has
gone the way of the dodo. A coop
erative clothing factory at Hights-
town, N. j.. financed by the Farm
Security Administration, is being
sold at auction to meet part of
$780, 900 federal loan.
Evening star., 1939-02-20

all thought he was fun
Really, darling Don't tell me I'm
that far down on the list"
Erla made a business of counting
on her fingers. Number eight. Yes
that's right. First, there was Marie
then Kay, then Janet and then
worse luck, me-"
How awful! Tell me. darling, how
does one eXit-gracefully 1 mean
when one gets bored?"
"One doesn't Erla said lightly
sHe does"
Erlas warning had come almost
too late. Just last night Peggy had
decided she loved him. They had
talked vaguely of running away to-
gether. Thank goodness he had
wanted to wait until today to COM
plete their plans.
She wondered momentarily just
how much Erla knew. 1t was a little
frightening to think that she and
Marie and Kay and all the Others
had been so much aware of this that
was happening. Fear gave way to
resentment because they had waited
until now, until this crucial moment
to warn her. Women are like that
Women who have suffered like to see
others suffer from the same cause
Even so, Peggy decided, the task
that lay ahead wasn't going to be
easy. She had allowed herself to
love Jim Hibbard quite completely
1t was going to be hard forgetting
him. She wondered whether she
could ever completely put him from
her mind. These last few weeks had
been so glorious. Men as romantic
as Jim Hibbard were rare, indeed
and a woman needs romance.
She was prepared when he called
for her that night. She knew, and
not without a little thrill, that her
attempts to look lovelier and more
allurlng than ever on this. their
last evening together, had not been
futile.
You're gorgeous! May I kiss youu
He was like that. He asked if he
might kiss her, knowing that she was
as eager as he, but knowing, too, how
1t favored her pride to be asked.
She smiled. but did not come into
his arms. wouldn't that be a little
ironic?"
Instantly he sensed that something
was wrong. He stared at her a long
time, searching her mind. She was
proud of her ability to remain in
scrutable, in command of the situa-
ton. Slowly he said: Il don't think
quite understand"
She gestured. "Oh, jim. what's the
use of going on? We've had fun.
Let's part friends. The way you did