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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
P.T.A. TO SPONSOR
 SUPPER GATHERING
Competitive Program Be. tween Men and Women
 Planned Today
WOlCOTT Mrs. C. Nelson Cole, Todd Road Telephone 50939

Wolcott, May 31-Prior to the business meeting Friday evening a salad supper will be served at 7:3O p. m. by the North School Parent Teachers Association, in charge of Robert Woodward. Robert Lyon will preside at the business meeting after which there will be 6 conpe- tttive program with the women's side in charge of Mrs. Robert Lyon and the mems side in charge of James Stierle.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Nelson Cole of Todd road accompanied by Mrs. Coles parents MT. and Mrs. William Peck of Waterbury visited MT. Pecks brother Frank E. Peck in New London, Conn. on Sunday.
 The Wolcott Teachers Associa- ton held their May meeting at the home of Mrs. Raymond Peck of 67 Fairfield avenue, New Haven. Mrs. Peck was before her marriage Ma rte Connor, a teacher at South school.
 After . business meeting sur- prise shower was held for Miss Dorothy Mulkern, also a teacher at South school who is to be married June 10, to Kenneth Way of New York, son of MT. and Mrs. John Way of Lewis avenue.
 Mrs. Raymond Peck and Mrs. John O'Rourke served 8 chicken pie supper, Mrs. Robert Grant made q beautiful wedding cake.
 Miss Mulkern was presented with Q double electric waffle iron. The next meeting will be held June 27 at the home of Mrs. Fred King at Indian Neck, Branford in the form of . picnic. Those present were Miss Betty Baldwin, Ellen Hunt, Rita Fitzmaurice. Helen Mraz. Mrs. John o,Rourke. Mrs. Raymond Dion Miss Ruth Bolger, Miss Dorothy Mulkern, Mfrs. Edward Theriault, Mrs. Robert Grant, Mrs. Raymond Peck and Mrs. Rose Klitka, school health teacher.
 Deputy Judge Albert Affeldt re-. turned to work Monday after an absence of five weeks illness.
 Miss Betty and Florence Coe are yacationsng at the Point of Pines. Mantle as guests of Mrs. Leroy Whiting and Mr. Arthur Elmer.
 Warren Coe has returned to work after bsins confined to his home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
SPO7LIGH7ING-
 Brass City News
HOnOred Guest

Members of the Reserve Off, cers association of Waterbury and other cities have been invited to attend the final meeting of the year of the Stamford chapter in Norwalk, Friday evening. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p. m. Major Leslie T. Lathrop, regular army instructor, will be the guest of honor. Major Lathrop has been relieved of his present command
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Grand Rapids

Paul s. Newton of Fairfield, son of Mir. and Mrs. Clark H. w. New ton of Waterbury, will attend the annual convention of the Ameri- can Institute of Banking in Grand Rapids, Michigan, next month, as representative of the Bridgeport chapter. MT. Newton will take of flee as president of the Bridge port chapter, June l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Foreclosure

Loren R. Carter filed foreclosure proceeding in superior court yes- terday against Hazel Bonville and John Vastola. Property on Meadow Street, incumbered by $4j350 mortgage, is involved.
 The HOLC seeks foreclosure of an $500 mortgage on property at Pearl Lake Road, in an action against Charles and Katherine Chssstiano of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Wins Prize

The Leopold Michaels prize at the Jewish Institute of Religion in New York has been awarded to Joseph Freedman, of Waterbury, now third year student at the institute.
 Mir. Freedman is the son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel F. Freedman, of $50 Cooke Street, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Wash- ington College in 1886.
 Rabbi Stephen s. Wise, well- known Jewish leader and president of the institute, announced the prize, awarded to MT. Freedman for the best paper submitted in the Hebrew seminar.
 The gift represents the inncome on $2,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Worlds Fair

One hundred and sixty-six chil- dren of the South school in Oak vile sped down the line today in five special buses to view the won- ders of the New York Worlds Fair.
 The busses, packed with the cheering youngsters, left the school this morning, and will return late today. The children are accom- panied by sixteen teachers. Busses used in the pleasure transit are from the Eagle and Shortline com- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Want Pay

If veterans want 2 police platoon to mach at the head of . parade, they must pay for it.
 Members of veterans organi- xations marching in the Memo rial Day parade yesterday, de- plored the lack of a police de- tail, a unit to which they had become accustomed in the past.
 Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carson explained that all policemen on the day shift were needed at their posts. Off-shift men, who i'm the past acted as detail, com- plained, he said, and demanded pay for the work.
 He added that 1t was up to the veterans organizations to ask policemen members who are off duty on Memorial Day to donate their services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Back to Lynn

Nolles were granted to Frank Aquaro, S3, of 32 Hill street and Lynn, Mass, and Marion Urvan, 28, of 32 Hill street, when ar- raigned before Judgs Edward Mascolo in city court today.
 The couple were arrested yes- terday by Detective Lieut. John Calvin and Officer Joseph Cava- naugh at 32 Hill street after learn ing from Lynn police that Aquaro is wanted on g non-support charge ever since he left the city Q year ago. Aquaro was turned over to Lynn police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
CHILDREN BLAMED
 FOR MINOR BLAZE

Children playing with matches caused a small fire in a three story frame building at 37 Vine street yes- terday afternoon. The occupant of the slightly damaged portion of the house Is Edgar Gary The building is owned by Vera Bigulki.
 Brush fires yesterday included a blaze opposite A River street on the property of the New Haven rail-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
432 ARE KILLED . OVER WEEKEND
That Is TotaI for Whole Nation; Nine Meet Death
 in State
fRx United Prassl

Violent deaths during the Memo rial Day holiday weekend totaled over 4OO today.
 As the fosir-day period ended, l32 fatalities from automobile acCidents, fires, plane crashes, drownings and shootings already had been reported. Related reports from rural sections were expected to increase that total.
 The heaviest loss of life was on the highways. Motor vehicle acci- dents killed 20e; ninety-four persons drowned and i20 others died from miscellaneous causes.
 One-fourth of the deaths occurred in three states. New York had 38, 18 from motor accidents; Califor- mia had 36, g from motor accidents: and Illinois had s6, 22 from motor accidents.
 At a Clinton, Okla., tourist camp, Mrs. Ida Watson, 34, fed strychnine to her five children and slashed her throat. One child died. The other children and the mother will live. Authorities believed she did 1t be- cause her husband left her and the children and went to ball game.
 At Chicago, an 18-year-old girl was shot and killed by a private watch man at Q fruit stand because she and some friends had taken 8 wa termelon as prank and were play ing catch with 1t.
 The automobile victims included Floyd Roberts, Van Nuys, Cal, race driver, who died from injuries suf- fered in three-car smashup in the 27th annual Memorial Day 50-mile race at the Indianapolis Speedway. Two other drivers. and two specta- tors were injured.
 Drownings included those of three boys near Jessup. Ia. They wandered into 8 deep hole while swimming and were swept downstream by Q swift current.
 An Illinois girl was killed when a motorcycle on which she was riding with an escort crashed into 8 truck.
 ss in New England
 Boston, May 31-(UP)-A total of 39 persons met violent death in New England during the holiday week end.
 Highway accidents claimed IS lives, drownings 10 and other causes IA.
 Nearly two-thirds of the deaths were in Massachusetts which re- ported seven trafiic deaths, six drownings and six miscellaneous fa- talities. Connecticut was second with five highway deaths, two grownings and two miscellaneous.
 Main reported a total of six deaths including three highway, one drowning and two miscellaneous. New Hampshire had one drowning and two miscellaneous and Rhode Island had two miscellaneous.
 Nine in Connecticut
 (By United Press)
 Connecticut had a fatality-free Memorial Day, but nine persons died of violence over the weekend and Monday.
 They included i've in automobile accidents, two by drowning, one from the heat and one suicide.
 The latest victim was Leon Ceu- choski, 65, Terryville, victim of a hit-and-rm motorist.
 Highway trafiic was exceptional ly heavy over the long holiday pe- riod. Beaches and other resorts off, cially opened for the summer season and were jammed with patrons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Traffic Survey

Patrolmen James Little and James Wagner today started Q traffic survey of the city.
 The survey, which will run through the summer, will check lights, heavy traffic conditions, and the various details connected with the efficiency of the depart ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Case Continued

Albert Zenauskas, %, of 59 Washington avenue, arrested last night on 8 charge of breach of the peace, was granted 8 six months continuance when ar- raigned before Judge Edward Mascolo in City Court today.
 zenauskas was arrested follow ing @ disturbance at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
BURIED ALIVE, LIVES

Lowell, Mass. May 31-4UP)- Buried alive in a cave-in while dig- ging on a WPA water main project today, Joseph Emil Dumont, 28, was extricated by fellow workers 30 min. utes later. Though painfully hurt, he will recover, doctors said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Notified

Leo Kociszewski, 1o, of 2l3 Riv- CT street. arrested yesterday on 8 charge of reckless driving, was notified to appear in traffic court June 12 when his case was called in city court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
DE LEON REELECTED
 TO VAN AM SOCIETY

Dean Herbert P. Hawks of Colum- bia university announced today that Edward A. deIeon, of 59 East Farm street, has been reelected to the vanAm society, honorary service or- ganisation, composed of juniors and sophomores.
 MT. deLeon is sophomore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Suspect

Victor Kertz, 31, Of 54 Railroad Hill street, was arrested on a war; rant and held for Naugatuck police today.
 Police at headquarters said the man was arrested as Q suspect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

road at ASS o'clock, and one on the property of F. J. Harrison at 50 Wooster street shortly after o'clock last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Measles!

Cases of measles in the state decreased in number again last week, the state department of health reports today in its weekly bulletin. Waterbury had no cases of the disease reported.
 There were SIS cases reported in the entire state, while the total the week before had been 832. Previously it had been over the 1000 mark. New Haven again had the highest total, reporting S3l cases of measles.
 This city had two cases of lo- bar pneumonia, two cases of scar- let fever and one of whooping cough.
 with . dislocated ligament of the knee.
 The Pilgrim Fellowship will meet with Rev. and Mrs. Orin Dice at the parsonage at [ o'clock Thursday evening. Robert shimoda will be the guest speaker. Outdoor games and . fire side worship service will be held.
 Mrs. John Wester of the Wood tick road has returned home from the Waterbury hospital.
 Robert K. Chandler of New York city apent the weekend ct his home In the center.
 George watson and son George of Grove avenue were visitors sin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

Warren Coe has returned Co work after heine confined to hls homo
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
NOTICE OF SALE BY
TRUSTEE

BY virtue Of the provisions Of a
trust deed executed by Lucy Smith
on the 9th day Of December, 1884
to secure the payment Of certain
Indebtedness described therein to Il.
T. Nelson and to H. H Nelson,
and which deed Of TRUST is recorded
In Book 81 at page $50 Of the record
Of deeds Of trust Of Holmes County,
Miss, and I. as Trustee in Said in
strument, the same having become
due and unpaid and I having been
requested to sch said property for
said indebtedness, win on the 18th
day Of September, 1889, Within legal
hours at the South Door of the Court
House at Lexington, Holmes County.
Mississippi, will proceed to sell at
public cutlery to the best bidder for
cash, the following described proper
ty, to-wit:
All ME quarter Of NV quarter
section 4 lying west of the new
highway Leading from Franklin
to Ridhland and all Of the NV
qudIStI VI we QUARTER IyuHS west
of the new highway leading from
Franklin and containing 40 acres
more or less and being in Town
ship Is, Range 8 East.
By the above description 1t is in
to describe and convey all
the property owned by Lucy Smith
in Holmes County, Miss, on Decem-
Der q, 1884, whether correctly de-
or not.
Title to above described land is
now in Lucy Smith, les that part
sold by said Lucy Smith and in
which sale e. T. NeGlson and H. H.
Nelson agreed to the same.
This is the 10th day of August.
1889.
w. H. WALLACE,
5z-1-2-3 Trustee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Proposals for furnishing and de-
iivering common brick, Stag cement,
sand and lime for the new Goodman
School will be received at the office
Of the Secretary, Board Of Trustees,
Commercial State Bank, Goodman,
Miss, at n before 1000 A. M. Tues
day, August 10th, 1889.
Specifications are open to public
inspection at the office Of the Super
intendent Of Schools at Goodman or
may be obtained from Hull & Drum
mond, Architects, Merchants Bank
Building, Jackson, Mississippi.
Bids be accompanied by a
certified check or bid bond in an
amount equal to five percent of the
bid.
No bid may be withdrawn after
the scheduled closing time for the
receipt Of bids for a period of thirty
days.
The Owner reserves the right to
reject any or all bids and to waive
informalities.
GOODMAN CONSOLIDATED
SCHOOL DISTRICT.
D. K Gulledge (Sd)
Secretary, Board Of Trustees.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Public Buildings Administration,
Federal Works Agency, Washington,
D. c., july Is, 1889. Sealed proposals
in duplicate win be publicly opened
in this office at 1 p. NJ, August 20,
1889, for construction Of the u. S.
p. 0. at Durant. Miss. Upon applica-
ton, one set Of drawings and speci-
fications will be supplied free to
each general contractor interested in
submitting a proposal. The above
drawings and specifications MUST
be returned to this office. Contrac-
tors requiring additional sets may
obtain them by purchase from this
office at a cost Of S. per set, which
will not be returned. Checks offered
as payment for drawings and speci-
fications must be made payable to
the order Of the Treasurer, u. S.
Drawings and specifications will not
be furnished contractors who have
consistently failed to submit proposals.
One set upon request, and when con-
sidered in the interests Of the row.
eminent, will be furnished, in the
discretion of the Commissioner, to
Builders Exchanges, Chambers of
Commerce or other organizations who
will guarantee to make them avail
able for any sub-contractor or mate
rial firm interested, and to quantity
surveyors. but this privilege will be
withdrawn Of the sets are not re-
turned after they have accomplished
their purpose. w. e. Reynolds. Com
missioner of Public Buildings. Federal
Works Agency.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
Southern Women
Reply to Query

Wherever they go, the Touring
Reporters" find eager answers to
their question, "Were you helped
by CARDUI?"
OF 1897 users queried among
those Of IL states, 1906 stated
'CARDUI benefited them. That
is 50 out Of every 1901
Users everywhere are glad to
tell how CA ID vi has made
them want and enjoy food; how.
with its help, they gained
strength, energy, were thus re-
lieved of the symptoms of "func-
tional dysmenorrhea" due to mall
nutrition. Many also say that,
when symptoms indicate the
need, CA VI in larger doses
helps Eat the time" to soothe pain.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
Durant Locals

Miss Marybs1Ds psesins leaves on
Monday for McComb to resume her
teaching duties.
Miss Ann Howard Is visiting in
Kosciusko this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Durham have
returned from a delightful vacation
trip to the mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Counts re-
turned last week from a trip to Pa
ducah, KY, where they visited with
friends and relatives.
Miss Martha Field, Alderman, and
Mr.. Graham Field. K~osciusko, were
home Tuesday to vote.
Mrs Earl Howell and children, of
jackson, are visiting relatives here.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Cowsert, of
Goodman, was q Durant visitor We'd
nesday.
Mrs. E. s. Lewis and Miss Cargill
Howard spent Tuesday in Jackson.
d. T. Gates, Phillip, spent Tuesday
with Woods Mcclellan, here.
Mrs. Joe McCarty visited her pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. w. B. Nicols,
this week.
Alfred Lanfair is visiting his moth
err, Mrs. Leila Lanfair.
louie Clements left Sunday for
Monticello where he win be princi-
pal of the school there this winter.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. H J. johnson have
moved to Centerville where he will
serve as superintendent of the school
Mrs. Lawanda Snavely and three
attractive children were visiting here
Friday.
Mrs. s. Brister, with Billie and
James Weeks, visited in jackson on
Friday.
Mrs. L. J. Hand and Miss Laura
Melton were in Durant Friday.
Mrs. H.. l.. Campbell had her moth
err and sister as guests on Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Eris Tate spent sew
eral days In West Point last week.
Mr.. Allan Ramsey of Lexington,
was here Monday.
Mr.. George Brock entertained his
friends on Monday night with a
game parry.
City has been visiting her friend,
Mrs. John Stubs.
Those attending the dance given
by John Watson Holmes were Misses
Alice and Lucille Montgomery, Hazel
and Brock Alexander. Laura and
Claire Melton, Doris Weeks, Rose
mary eagle, Hazel Harlan, Nell Tay-
lor, of Durant, Connie Allen of Green
wood, Mamie Pearson Of Minter City.
and Messrs d. d. Davidson, Fran
els Montgomery, Dennis Reid. James
and Watt Brock, Alfred Stein, George
Parkinson, J.. c. and L. B. station.
Fred and William Ellard, Bobbie
Montgomery, Bill and John Watson
Holmes and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Campbell
Mr.. d. d. Davidson Watt Brock
and John w. Holmes were in Lex
ington Tuesday.
Mrs. Ben HiIburn and small son
Ben Frank, are visiting DR.. and Mrs.
s. J.. Rosamond.
Mr.. Reid Brock Of Mobile, Ala,
spent his vacation here with his
mother, Mrs. Beall Brock.
Mrs. w. L. Campbell and Mr.. Reid
Brock shopped In Jackson Tuesday.
Miss Sara Rogers Is at home re-
covering from an attack of malaria
MIR. and Mrs. w. L. Campbell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cade attended
horse show in Jackson Thursday.
The high school will have the for
opening on Friday. The faculty
$ as follows: MIR. J.. L. Taylor. supt
Mr.. d. s. Rosamond, MIR. D. D. David
son, Miss Mary Oliver of Greenwood,
Mrs. ID. H. Rhyme, Miss Katherine
Brock, Miss Annie Alexander and
Mrs. Robert Jackson. Miss Loves
successor will be named sometime
his week. Miss Oliver is the only
new member OF the faculty thus far.
She will teach English, succeeding
Miss Pauline Carter.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
West News

At Church
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at
the church on Tuesday afternoon
with the following ladies' present:
der. MRS. L. J. Hand, Mrs. H. A.
Moore, Mrs. c. B. Alexander, and
Mrs. r. l. Jackson. The 23rd Psalm
was given after which Mrs. J. r.
Melton gave the part "A Good Shep
herd" Bits From Good Books was
the subject for the afternoon and
each one present presented a part.
Mrs. Jones Hand led the Bible quiz.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31

Mrs. Lawanda Snavely and three
attractive children were visiting mere
Friday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31

meitOn. tueot9 WV tnen invited 10
look over the lovely new apartment.
During the time a host Of friends
called to enjoy the occasion.
Methodist ladies' Entertain
with Apron Party
An apron party was given by the
Methodist ladies On Thursday after
% Unique invitations were sent
out with an apron attached. Guests
measured their waist lines and placed
q penny for each innh n the pocket
OF the apron. Mrs. Betty Cresswell
collected the aprons as guests enter
ed. Mrs. J. e. Hagin carried guests
to the punch BOYD yhsre they were
SERVED by Misses Alice and Lucille
Montgomery and Miss Virginia Al
exAndr. A musical program was
given a. follows
vocal-'That Wonderful Mother
of Mine"-Mrs. Lamar Bowie. vo-
cal-ESghty Like q Rose"-Mrs. La
mar Bowie. Piano Solo-"St. Francis
Walking on Waters" by Liszt-Miss
Laura Melton. Piano Solor"Cake
Walk" by Lama-Miss Laura Melton
Vocal Solo-~Sunbonnet Salrte and
Overall Jim"-Sara Thomas.
Mrs. A. j. Stevens. Sr. led a num-
Der Of games.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOHN Mattledge Of
Houston. Texas visited Mr.. and Mrs
Victor Miller as they were enroutc
to Florida.
Mrs. w. H. Miller and son, Hoyte,
of Kosciusko, visited relatives here
on the weekend.
Miss Blanche Moore Alexander
spent last week with her grandmoth-
er. Mrs. C. B. Alexander.
DIR. and Mrs. 81 johnson OF Blythe
vile, Ark, were in West on Friday
They were enroute to the coast for
a vacation.
A number from West enjoyed the
colt show in Lexington Friday.
Mr.. John Watson Holmes enter
tanned a number of his friends with
a dance on Thursday night.
MIR. and Mrs. r. L. Crosthwait Of
Drew were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. L. jackson Sunday.
Mrs. C. b. Alexander had her chill
dren as dinner guests on Thursday
evening.
The o. E. 8. held its regular meet
ing on Monday evening.
Miss Connie Sue Allen returned to
Greenwood after q delightful visit
here with her father, Mr.. c. C. AL
len.
Mr.. w. H. Jackson was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Kimbrough
Of Lexington on Sunday.
Mr.. Levi Murff INC daughter, Alice
were in Kosciusko Monday.
Mesdames Harris Rhyme and Den
ton Rosamond wore In Lexington on
Monday and Tuesday.
Mesdames Monroe Roach and Lone
of Lexington we're canvassing West
last week in interest of Mr.. Roach's
candidacy for sheriff.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. H J.. johnson have
moved to Centerville where he win
serve as superintendent of the school.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31
TO THE VOTERS OF
HOLMES COUNTY,:

THANKS" for the support and
ote you gave me on Tuesday, in
race for Representative.
Although 1 did not receive enough
votes to nominate me as n of the
Representatives, 1 am very proud OF
the fact that between the first and
second primary I gained more votes
than any man in the race. / am in
deed grateful for the vote l received
and the many loyal friends I AVE
in Holmes County.
To the nominees, Honorables White,
Hammett and Jumper, I extend con
CALCULATIONS and bsst wishes for a
successful administration.
Faithfully yours,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31

Mrs. s. Brister, with Billie and
James Weeks, visited in jackson on
Friday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-08-31

Mira Lamar Bowie Entertains
WIN Afeerneen Tea
Mrs. Lamar Bowie entertained with
q tea from 400 to $40 on Tuesday.
Guests were met at the door by Mrs.
Bowie and her mother, Mrs. Walter
McCrary, and were led to the punch
table which was presided over by
Mrs. Jessie Aldridge and Miss Laura
Melton. Guests were then invited to
look over the lovely new apartment.
During the time a host Of friends
called to enjoy the occasion.