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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
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An important new love team is born in the co-starring of Myrna Loy and Robert Taylor, who will be seen together for the first time in Lucky Night, "the new Metro Goldwyn-M Mayer production which arrives at the Loew-Poli theater to- morrow for four day engagement.
 Both Miss Loy and Taylor hold ranking positions among Holly woods ranking glamorites, positions which should be enhanced by their first mutual venture. Lucky Night" gives them sparkling romantic roles in a humorous swift-paced modern story.
 The Lucky Night" which is the principal theme of the new film con- sists of series of events which are about as exciting as anything ever screened. The hero and heroine, played by Loy and Taylor, meet on park bench at dusk, both broke, and manage after the evenings events to wake up at dawn married to each other and far from poor. The story goes on to tell of the re- criminations of the morning after. but is is the gay, mad period of the Lucky Night" that supplies the mood and tempo of the film. Robert Taylor has a new type of role in Lucky Night" It is his first devil-may- care part. Miss Loy's characterization is not far cry from the gayety and irreprissible spirit of her "Thin Man" perform ance. It will be interesting to see how well Taylor serves in the place of William Powell as Myrna's leading man.
 The Metro Studios have given ''Lucky Night" one of their most important productions, with Norman Taurog, Academy Award Winner at the directors reins, and realistic settings that sweep from palatial homes to the beer gardens, night clubs and parks of New York City l On the same program is another smash hit, Sorority House." an ex- citing story of college life, featuring Anne Shirley and James Ellison in the leads.
 Attractions ending their engage ment at Loew,s Poli this evening in- clude Warner Baxter in "The Re- turn of the Cisco Kid" and Jane Withers in Boy Friend"
 Attend Loew's Poli tonight and join the tremendous crowds that flock here weekly to participate in that exciting game from the coast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
GOVERNOR SIGNS
 LIABILITY BILL
Protection Now in Force For Drivers of Fire
 Apparatus
lSneciaI to The Democrat

State Capitol, Hartford, May 18.-- Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin yester- day signed the bill obliging cities and towns to carry liability insur- ance for drivers of fire apparatus.
 A group from the Connecticut State Firemen's association, headed by President John E. Graham of Waterbury, came to the Capitol to see the signing of the bill, but were informed that the governor was ill and remaining at the Hartford club. It was at the club that the gover- nor signed the measure.
 A bill amending the charter of the Eagle Lock Co. of Terryville so that the firm may reorganize was passed by the house and senate yesterday
 The bill allows the company to increase its board of directors from ' to II members, and allows the company to purchase its own capital stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

When the year 1888 passed with out witnessing book from Water hury,s prolific writer John G. Gil- martin, principal of the Duggan and Begnal schools and supervisor of adult education, many of his friends concluded that he had laid aside his pen because of his numer- ous educational activities. That such was not the case was proved by a recent announcement of his two latest publications Building Your Vocabulary" and Problems i'll Junior high school mathematics" :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
CAFE USES CASH PLATTER

Cleveland, O., CUP),-Seventy- four-year old Otto Moser, who op- erated a restaurant for A years in one spot-a record for downtown Cleveland-never has used cash register. Agents quit trying to sell me one years ago." he said. My barmen still make change from a platter of coins on the backbar."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

King Gustav of Sweden presided at recent fete in Nice, France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18

Hollywood Party" which affords plenty of thrills and fun for all. Make up party and come on down!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-18
Trailers Must Comply
 With Sanitary Code
Weekly Health Bulletin Issues Warning to Owners of
 Motor Vehicle Coaches-Regulatons Cited

than six inches. No wastes shall be thus disposed of at point less than two hundred and fifty feet of and draining toward, any source of pub- lie drinking water supply, nor within fifty feet from the banks of any lake, pond, stream or watercourse not 8 source of public drinking supply, nor within fifty feet from any. highway gutter"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25

spending some time with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Douglas Milliner.
Mrs. Carrie Mapp Oliver has re-
turned from visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Maurice B. Willett and General
Willett in Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Bond and
son, James Lawrence, Jr., Of Phila-
delphia, are spending week with Mr..
Bonds parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
T. Bond.
Mr.. Charles U. Ayres, Jr., and Miss
Jane Ross spent the past weekend at
Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. Alfred G. Ayres of Silver
Springs, Nd, spent the weekend in
the home of his brother, Mr.. Charles
U. Ayres and Mrs. Ayres.
Miss Dorothy Vessels and Mr.. Ed
ward Bedwell, of Wilmington, DEL,
spent the weekend with Miss Wes-
sells mother, Mrs. George w. Colona
and Mr.. Colona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Mason and chill
dren, Marvin, Jr., and Betty Ann, of
Charlotte, N. c., and Mrs. Olney Ran
kin, of Atlanta, Ca, visited relatives
and friends here last week en- route
to the Worlds Fair in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Upshur Mason, of
Williamsburg, spent the weekend
with relatives here.
Miss Sarah Katherine White, of
Parksley, visited her cousin, Miss
Ellen White here this week.
Mrs. Marion H. McBriety, of Sails
bury, Nd, is spending her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Mason, Jr.
Miss Malinda Daugherty has return
ed to her work in Richmond, after
spending her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.. T. Daugherty.
Miss Bonnie Garner and Miss Mar
tina Gayle Garner have returned to
their home in Norfolk, after having
spent the summer here with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
T., Bond.
Mr.. Clarence Nelson, Mrs. Thomas
FL. Nelson, Mrs. E. Almer Ames, Jr.,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25
Acconlac News

Mr.. William Welsh, of Baltimore
Md, visited in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Parsons during the past
weekend.
Mrs. Alfred G. Edmonds and chill.
dren, Miss May Gunter, Miss Jane O.
Edmonds, Ann N. Edmonds and AL
fred B. G. Edmonds, Jr., returned
home Tuesday, after having spent sew
eral weeks in Northampton, Mass.
with Mrs. Edmonds' father, the Rev
j w Norris
Miss Dorothy Bell and Miss Doro-
thy Underhill of Birds Nest spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs Preston
S. Bagwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Coleburn and
children, Gusts, Billy and Douglas
have returned to their home in Black
stone, Va, after having visited Mr.
Coleburn's mother, Mrs. Robert p
Coleburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin J. Nelson and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Thorogood Nelson
spent the past weekend in Baltimore,
Md.
Miss Dorothy G. Parsons left Sun
day to resume her work in Norfolk,
after having spent her vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Par
sons.
Miss Jean Moore of Norfolk is Wis
iting Miss Jacquelyn o. Lilliston.
Mr.. Jack Milliner, of Norfolk, is
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25
l25th ANNIVERSARY OF "STAR
SPANCLED BANNER" CELEBRATED

lantic seacoast towns were filled with
apprehensions of similar fate, a.
gainst which were the alternatives of
secession or contributing literally to
England's war chest. Such a state
of affairs placed a powerful weapon
in the hands of the Federalists of the
North. It gave to those New Eng
landers favoring withdrawal from the
Union the strongest possible motive
for prompt action-that of self-pres-
ervation.
"a government disorganized, dis
heartened and discouraged, smarting
under the severity of it's punishment,
lettering on the brink of exhaustion
was that of the United States when
the British entered upon their expedi-
ton against Baltimore. So detected
were our people that successful resis-
lance was thought impossible, and it
was despairingly believed that the at
tempted defense of Baltimore would
prove of as little avail as that offer
ed at the Capitol. The whole land
waited with bated breath the issue of
the impending assault, fearful of what
new calamity was yet to startle our
country.
"Tales Of the fierce and dramatic
attack on Fort McHenry and the COM
plete repulse of the British were soon
corroborated by Keys inspiring an
them, which met with instantaneous
popularity. As by magic our people
were aroused and our Government in
fused with the vigor and vitality of
an awakened national life. Other
cities were anxious to meet the enemy
and emulate the valor of the men of
Baltimore. The victory at Fort Nc
Henry, Of which Keys song so elo-
quently testified, was stimulus to
the patriotic impulse Of the Nation,
which worked a wonder little short of
miraculous in rejuvenating our nation
al spirit"
I am sure that as patriotic citizens
of the United States, as well as pa
triotic citizens Of Maryland, we shall
avail ourselves Of the opportunity to
participate in the celebration Of the
125th Anniversary of this great his
toric event to be held at Fort Nc
Henry on September IA.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25

of Accomac, Mrs. L., S. Blincoe, of
Norfolk and Mrs. Angus Birdsey, of
Macon, Ca, are on tour of the New
England States.
Miss Kathleen Scott is spending
three weeks in Pittsburgh, Pa, and
Washington, D. G.
Mr.. Floyd T. Ames spent Wednes-
day of this week in Denton, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy w. Hart of
Melfa, and Miss Virginia Holland, of
Accomac spent Sunday in Salisbury.
They were accompanied home by Miss
Lorraine Hart, who had spent the
weekend with relatives in Salisbury.
Mr.. w. D. Tracey Gardiner, of
Washington, D. c., spent the weekend
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
T. Bond.
Mrs. Margaret Foote has returned
to her home in New York City, after
spending several weeks with Mrs.
Richard F. Hall.
Mrs. Mamie L. Marshall spent sew
eral days this week in Norfolk.
Mrs. Alfred J. Lilliston returned
home Wednesday, after having spent
ten days in Philadelphia, with her
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25

THIS IS a continuation
of a series of adver-
tisements, started last
December, which are
designed to show the
relation of the distilling
industry to other indus
tries and to the general
economic welfare of the
State of Maryland. The
purposes of the Associa-
ton of Maryland Dis
tillers and Allied Indus
tries are: l. To bring
about a better and more
sympathetic under
Standing of the distill-
ing industry as a major
contributor to the tax
resources and the eco
nomic welfare of the
State of Maryland. 2.
To weld more closely
the common interests of
the distilling and allied
industries, the laborer
and the farmer. 8. To
oppose confiscatory
and discriminatory
taxes in any field. 4. To
contribute to public
education for the tenn
perate and moderate use
of alcoholic beverages.
5. To cooperate in any
movement backed by
recognized civic or
social groups for the
elimination of undesir-
able methods and prac-
tees in the dispensation
of alcoholic beverages.
This new series of ad-
vertisements will show
how the Association is
seeking to carry out
these detectives.
Association of
MARYLAND DISTILLERS
g ALLIED INDUSTRIES
AnRcAisTME TRUST BLDG, BALTIMORE, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25
SUGGESTS ELECTRIC
FARM WATERWORKS
North Carolina System Costs
About 500.
By RUSSELL BROADDUS

A water system can be installed
in the farm home for as little as
500 with the advent of rural cleo
trification throughout the United
States.
New opportunities for installing
labor and time-saving equipment
are offered farm people at price
they can afford to pay, the North
Carolina State college has found.
The first essential in a water sys-
tenn is good, clean, wholesome
supply in a quantity sufficient for the
farm and home needs. A well should
be located at least so feet from any
possible source of contamination.
To keep water supply clean and
free from harmful bacteria, the well
should have rock masonry, brick
or terra Gotta walls from bottom to
top. In many cases driven or bored
wells with iron castings are quite
satisfactory. All wells should have
tight, properly-made concrete plat
forms to keep out surface water.
An electric water system will pro-
vide 1000 gallons of water per hour
for three cents when the electric
rate is six cents a kilowatt hour. In
many cases the small amount of
electric current used to pump water
will not increase the monthly bill
above the minimum charge.
The college recommends that the
farm family first install an outlet
to the kitchen sink and another
to the barn for watering live stock.
He says this can be done for approx
imately 500. The system can be en-
1arged as finances permit.
The average farm labofer earns
from 20 to 80 cents an hour for his
work. Why then should the farm
er's family work carrying water at
the rate of one-haf cent per hour?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25

brother, Mr.. James Oakley and Mrs.
Oakley.
Miss Leila Sanford, of Massey's
Mill, is spending this week with her
sister, Mrs. Barton X. Lilliston and
Mr.. Lilliston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
MAX MEYERHARDT
 CONTEST WINNER
Americanism Essay Prize Awarded at Evening
 School Exercises

Max Meyerhardt was awarded first prize for the best essay on Aineri- eanism at the annual evening school commencement exercises last night tn the Wilby high school auditorium. The prizes are offered by the Meli- cent Porter chapter, OAR, and were ' presented to the winners by Mrs. John P. Clark, regent of the chap- ter. Miss Fannie Ippolito won sec- ofd prize in the essay contest. Die plomas were given to i0b men and women.
 Badges and cash awards were given to the following for three or more years of perfect attendance at night school; Mario Capobianea, and Michael zurlo, three years; drazia pavino, five years, and Duilia 0am- hini. four years. ...
 Each member of tho Webster school group, who had the best aver- age attendance. was given c pencil by the Meiieent Porter chapter, and all those with one year Of perfect attendance received pins. Miss Ruth Kinney Is chairman of the Ameri. canization committee of the D. A. R
 Diplomas were presented by Prin Joseph F. Kennedy of Wilby high school. and John C.. Qilmartin ! superintendent of night schools made q brief address. supt. Thomas !. Condon was kept at homo with ( lhroken wrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
Rochester Asks
 Details of Plans
 For Safety Here

The splendid record of Wa terbury In reducing fatalities due to traffic accidents was praised recently by the R0- chester, \. Y. Council of Civic Clubs in . letter to superin- tendent ef Police William !. Roach.
 The council. which includes the Automobile club, the City club. Gyro club. Kiwsnis, Ro- tary, Lions, Advertising club, Association of Credit Men, Woman's Educational and In. dustriai Union, Women of Rotary and the Monarch Club, stated in the letter that t had heard of the splendid record made by the city in 1898 and. as it k particularly interested in things that civic clubs can do to preserve public safety, requested the superintendent to emu m crate preventative methods employed by Water. bury in preserving safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25

theme Of the Waterbury units tn their campaign against Com Is as fellows;
 Today. In . world troubled by ruthless dictatorship. democracy faces threats from many sides. One of Che greatest ef these threats is Communism. For many years past. Che Jewish War veter- ans of the United States have at every annual Convention, and at every possible opportunity not only warned the American people against the inSidieus spread of Communism, but have exerted every effort possible Co eradicate this menace from American life.
 ~True AmericaniSm can brook no doctrines lnimical Co the guar antees of the Constitution of Che United states and It's Bin of Rights. Communism Is . menace Co established institutions of American democracy, incompatible with the tenets ef self-exnression in religion. government and the pursuit ef happiness. We recognize now, as VIC have in the past, Che menace of this ism" Co the well fare of our nation and particular ly of American youth, The dec- trineS Of Judaism have always been akin Co the doctrines of democracy; Judaism has contin- ually opposed any doctrine which menaces mans very right Co be- lleve In God,
 Every member ef the Jewish War Veterans of the United Sates stands dedicated to the high pur- poses expressed in the preamble te our CenStitution which readss "Te maintain our allegiance to the United states of Americas Co fos- ter and perpetuate true Anserican- isms Co instin love ef Country and Flags Co combat whatever tends Co Impair the efficiency and pern,a- nency of our free institutions
 "The Jewish War Veterans of the United states, gathered at its mid-winter conference at Atlantic City, N. !, on Jan. ssh. isSs. hereby reaffirm itS policy, established tor the past ferty-twe years. of ups holding these ideals which have been the foundation of American democracy and liberty. Reeognis- ing that without them, Inc cherished rights and priveleges of Americans would disappear American Jews have ever been quick te defend these principles iM time ef war and tn time ef peace,
 Therefore he N resolved that the Jewish War Veterans of tho United states. through its stand- ing committee against Communism continue Its historic militant ep- position Co this challenge directed against established American democracy te the end that this menace may he rooted out and destroyed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
ICY ROAD CAUSED
 FATAL COLLISION
No Criminal Negligence In-
 vOlved in Death of Wa. terville Man

No criminal negligence was inc volved in the accident which caused the death of George Freeman, 4i of 30 Haase street, Waterville, says Coroner James J. Corrigan in find- ing filed in New Haven superior court. Freeman was fatally injured in Seymour Jan. 2i when the truck he was driving was struck by ar oil tank truck. Freeman died lC days after the accident.
 The oil truck was driven by Jos seph J. Tokarcyzk, of New Haven an employe of the Frank H. Geary Go. of New Haven. Freeman was driving a truck owned by the Post Motor Lines, Inc.
 Coroner Corrigan says the fatal collision was not caused by any act of carelessness, but rather resulted from the icy condition Of the high- way and the fact that heavy snow had started to fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
East End Residents
 Await Bridge Hearing
Proposed Structure for Harpers Ferry Road to Be Advocated by Delegation - Other Local Bills
 Up for Hearings.

Friday afternoon at i:S0. At that time, discussion will center on leg islation regarding direct primaries, party caucuses and party rules, The second hearing will be held March ' and will be on proposed election law reviSionS.
 Attorney Upson said yesterday that on behalf of the commission he has sent questionnaires to all registrars of voters in the state. Re- plies thus far indicate that regis trars believe that new voters should be enrolled more frequently and that to-be-made lists should be abandoned.
 The commission, appointed by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, Is to make a report to the legislature by April IS. It is believed, however, that the group will seek to have Its authority continued for two more VearS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25

Open hostility was shown by mos torists at first, says the superin- tendent, to the police, to traffic regulations, to pedestrians, but the public has since changed into a willingness to cooperate in saving lives and preventing accidents.
 Health Service
 Superintendent Roach says in his statement:
 Traffic safety has become Q part of public health service, just as much as fire prevention and sanitation have become, and the glorious thing about 1t is that the public is beginning to see that these things we, the police, are trying to teach them from our knowledge of accidents is just as vital as the scarlet fever card on the door which nobody scoffs ct any more or keeping the pre- mises clean, or reducing fire Ina. zards.
 "Well, what have been the re- suits? will name first, a com- plete change in the spirit Of all Involved in this job. Hostility-and you know what hostility developed in the early days of the Accident Prevention Bureau- not only to- ward the Bureau but hostility for regulations, hostility toward the pedestrian and hostility, therefore toward everything. but this has given way to cooperation.
 The public hostility against drivers and driving has given way. The hostility of drivers for police has given way. The hostility of the whole public toward regula- tions relating to drivers and ped. estrians has given way, and that has changed so rapidly as to in. dicate nothing less than a new public consciousness of the ifl- portance of cooperation in the matter Of traffic safety.
 Spirit Important
 q place spirit first. This mar velous change Of spirit which you have to stand off a little and see in order to get it into focus, Is q marvellous change which has come over people. l place it first be- cause 1t is absolutely essential in the matter of safety but there IS more than that. It has resulted in c steady stream Of encouraging statistics to supercede the old in- effective depressing statistics. It is something to know, I think, that in 1885 the fatality rate was 2i. in ie38 1t was i6; again in 1897 1t was 10 and 1888 1t was Q. It there- fore shows that 1t is up to you to continue your fine spirit and co- operation to give our city an un- blemished record for 1889, a traffic deathless year"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
KIWANIS TO HEAR
 DIVINITY STUDENT

Jonathan Reed. acting pastor of Grace Baptist church, will speak ofi the contribution Of the coiored race to society at a meeting Of the Kiwanis club Wednesday noon at The Elton.
 Mir. Reed is q graduate Of Am- herst college, spent six years at Tuskegce Institute, and is now studying at Yale Divinity School.
 He is the son of Rev. Isaac Reed of the Grace Baptist church.