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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07
St. Michael's Women
 To Assemble Tonight
Everymans Bible Class Meets Tuesday - Legion
 naires Install Officers Saturday Night
WATERVIllE Mrs R. Hcnon. CorespOndent-sS Drggs st-TeL S-saes

Junior mmander-Patrick
 Moriarty.
 Assistant adjutant-Frederick Sei- del.
 Finance officer--William Rooney.
 Assistant finance officer-Georgs CaSShrdlu Goggin.
 Service officer-Edward Martin.
 Athletic officer-Frederick Pou- dim.
 Americanism officer-C. Arthur DuBois.
 Sergeant-at-arms-E. Lester Platt,
 Benjamin Alderman, state com mander. will be the installing offi- cer, and all ex-service men of Wa terville, are cordially invited to be present. A social hour will follow, Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07

Phillipine Islands. For three years he was on the teaching staff of the Jesuit College, Ateneo-de-Manila, In 1921 the American Jesuits from the East entered upon this work that had been established by the Spanish Jesuits. At the present time there arc 260 Jesuits in the Philippines, most of them Ameri- cans from the New York Province. This year l9 American Jesuits are going to this mission,
 Father Shanahan has been pro- lessor of rhetoric at Holy Cross Col lege since lo30. Holy Cross was his first appointment after completing his theological studies.
 The primary and secondary edu- cation of Father Shanahan was re- ceived in the Waterbury schools. His earliest years were spent in the old Lyceum School of St. Patrick's par ish, then the Clay Street School and later Croft School. He was graduated from Crosby High School In the class of 1914 and entered Holy Cross College where he was a member of the class of 1918,
 He was accepted as member of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07

Waterville, Sept. VA business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of st. Michaels church will take place tonight at o'clock in the parish hall. Mrs. Leonard Gaugler, president, will be in charge.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Dadario and son, Louis, Jr., of Thomaston ave- nue, spent the Labor day week end in New York city, attending the Worlds Fairi.
 The Everyman's Bible class of Wa terville will hold its first business meeting of the fall season Tuesday evening at 2 o'clock at the Grace Methodist church. This will be very important meeting, when plans will be discussed and arrangements made for the l939-l940 season.
 Sunday afternoon, September IT at 3;30 o'clock the state officers of the Connecticut Federation of Mems Bible classes will meet at the Grace Methodist church. It is eX- pected officers from all parts of the state will be present, Plans will be made for the state convention, an event to take place during Novem- Der. Following the business meet ing. a lunch will be served in the church parlors at o'clock by the members of the Ladies' Aid society of the church under the direction of Mrs. Arthur Twelves, after which the men will attend the regular ecening church service,
 A meeting of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of Grace Methodist church took place yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Arthur Twelves presided. Plans were made for the members of the local group to at tend the bi-monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid societies Tuesday after noon at 2 o'clock at the Thomas ten Methodist church. The members are asked to gather at the Grace Methodict church at l;l5 o'clock and go in a body.
 Mrs. Alan Fairhurst and Mrs. Mary Lowell were hostesses during the social hour which followed the meeting yesetrday. Those present were: Mrs. Edward Zaugg, Mrs, Elizabeth Jenny, Mrs. Alan Fair hurst, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. Charles Greene, Mrs. Donald Mcintosh, Mrs William Westwood Mrs. Melvin Benson, Mrs. Mary Lowell, Mrs Clar- ence Barber, Miss Olive Dyson, Mrs
 Arthur Twelves and Mrs. Frank Wilson.
 Fair Trip Planned Plans for trip to the World; Fair, october 9th, were discussed al regular meeting of the Pride O.
 Welch Circle, Companions of thu Forest, Tuesday night, at Pores l ters' hall.
 ] A bus has been chartered, an, s all members and their friends wish | ing to make the trip are requested to contact Mrs. Isabelle Duncan 3 chiem companion.
 Recently elected officers of tn,
 Casper s, Davis. American Legior ? post, will be installed at cere' } monies Saturday evening at Frater. 2 nity hall at 8 o'clock They are a. follows:
 mmander-Andrew W. Bell. l Senior vice-commander-Clifford Norothrop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07
PLATES MILLS CLUB
 RESUMES MEETINGS

The first meeting of the Platts Mills Community association of the winter season will be held this eve- ming at 8 o'clock in the restaurant of the Bristol company, A full at- tendance of members Is asked as considerable discussion on future &C., tivities is planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07
Full Weather Report

Boston. Sept. 7-(UP)-weath- CT forecasts
 CON NECTICUT - Mostly cloudy with showers beginning late to- night ar Friday. Slowly rising temperatures Friday. Satur showers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07
THIEF LIKES SHOE FIT

Pasadena, Cal. tUP) - Mrs, Lena Ramos has reasons to think that her shoes arc a perfect fit for someone. A year ago, a pair was stolen from her house. Recently, the pair. badly worn and dyed in .the meantime, were returned and left on the porch and new pair stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07
@~-~~ mY~4~% ssTAplsHsn isss

Are There Fifty Thrifty Men In Waterbury Who'll Buy a Winter overeoot in September ond Save $7.5O for December $27.5O Today -$35 In December.
 We think there are mony thrifty men with foresight, who'll invest $27.50 in an overeoot in Septem- ber to sove $7.50 and have no hindsisht regret Ioter.
 lt's big opportunity-o big sov- ing and big month to forestoII winters icy biting blasts in De- eember by being ready in Septem- ber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07

Rev. Thomas A. Shanahan, s. J., has been appointed to the Jesuit missions in the Philippine Islands. He will soon leave Waterbury to sail on the s. s. Empress of Japan, leaving Vancouver, B, C., on Sep- termber 30th, arriving in Manila october 22nd.
 Father Shanahan's first years of teaching were spent in Manila. In 1923 he was one of the first group of American Jesuits to go to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07
LIVES IN LIGHTHOUSE

Edward H. Griffith. director of Paramount's Are Husbands Neces- sary2" today owns lighthouse at Laguna Beach. which he occupies between pictures and trips to Eu- rope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07

MASSACHUSETTS, and RHoD F ISLAND-Mostly cloudy with show CTS beginning late tonight or Fri day. Slowly rising temperature in the interior. Showers Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-07

Recently elected officers of the Casper s. Davis. American Legion post, will be installed at cere- monies Saturday evening at Frater- nity hall at 8 o'clock They are as follows:
 mmander-Andrew W. Bell.
 Senior vice-commander-Clifford Norothrop.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
Attack Case Set
In Watauga Court

BOONE, Aug. 13.-The fall
term of the Watauga county sup
erior court for the trial of both
criminal and civil cases will con-
vene September 18 with Judge
Bobbitt, of Charlotte, presiding.
This is the first court in Watau-
ga county at which Judge Bob
bitt has presided.
There will be an unusually
light docket at this term. The on
ly case of any Importance is that
of Frank league, charged with
criminal assault on a l4-year-old
girl.
The following list of jurors
have been drawn: Bald Mountain,
w. S. Miller and Turner Watson;
Beaver Dam, Paul Norris, Dali
las Wilson, D. H. Eggers, w. H.
Johnson, c. A. Clay; Blowing
Rock, Paul Coffey, G. c. Rob-
bins; Blue Ridge, J. M. Brad
shaw, Roscoe Cook; Boone, Hen
ry J. Hardin, Walter Edmisten,
G. w. Gragg, R. F. Greene.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
ACTRESS JANET GAYNOR
WEBS IN YUMA, ARIZONA

Janet Gaynor, authenticated
film star, and Gilbert Adrian,
studio fashion designer, were
married Tues. by Justice of the
Peace Ed M. VIM.
The couple arrived from Los
Angeles by automobile. Witness
es at the ceremony, performed in
hotel, were Clifford Mogal.
Miss Gaynor's chauffeur and Lar
Barber, assistant publicity direc-
tor at the Metro-G oldwyn- May
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

er stud os where Adrian heads
the costume department.
Miss Gaynor wore a blue and
white travelling suit, with a red
silk sash. Adrian was attired in
a gray sport suit.
The bride gave her age as 80,
five years younger than Adrian.
The couple left at once by train
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
BIG HELTON NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Gambill
and children and Miss Flossie
Gambill attended the meeting at
Chestnut Hill Sunday.
Mr.. Lois Blevins spent Thurs
day night with his grandmother,
Mrs. Attic Hudler.
Miss Ruby Blevins and 1lena
West attended the meeting at
Little Helton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy West are the
proud parents of a baby girl
born August II.
Mrs. Attic Hudler spent We'd
nesday night with her daughter
Mrs. Edd Blevins.
Mrs. M. C. Paisley was Sun
day dinner guest of Mrs. Omer
FISHERMAN.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
New Date For
Thanksgiving

President Roosevelt is going to
move Thanksgiving day up a
week this year, he said at a press
conference this week at his mo-
theirs summer home.
For the last six years, he ex-
planned a great many people
have been complaining that there
is too long an interval between
the Labor day holiday early in
September and Thanksgiving day
toward the end of November,
and that the time is too short be-
tween Thanksgiving and Christ
mas.
This sounds silly, he said.
But he added that stores, work.
ing people and retailers had pro-
posed that Thanksgiving be
changed from the usual last
Thursday in November. This
year Thanksgiving would nor
mally fall on November 80, and
Mr.. Roosevelt has decided to is
sue proclamation setting aside
November % as Thanksgiving
day.
He recalled that in the early
days of the republic a day in
October was marked down for
Thanksgiving and that it was not
until after the civil war that the
last Thursday in November was
selected for observance.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
Clean YOurOWn
Front Yard First
Advises Van Loon

''The only way in which we
can ever hope to bring about
happier state of human affairs is
by doing SO first of all within
cut own bailiWick," Hendrick
WelIem Van Loon, general phi
losopher historian, cautious
would-be reformers in the cur
rent Rotarian Magazine.
Our present world is nothing
to be proud Of" he admits, land
is sadly in need of a complete
Cverhauling." But how best to
change this gloomy picture?
In answering this question, Van
Loon asks that he not be suspect
ed of any undue optimism. Both
by nature and by training" he
explains, Il am rather follower
of the doctrine which holds out
mighty small hope for the future
of the human race. But if l am
entirely honest with myself, then
I must confess that, given just
one percent of one percent of a
chance, the average man is not
quite so bad as we sometime de-
pict him in all his sorroWful
cussedness and greed. And l
have discovered that on the
whole he will function best Of
all. if we appeal to his sense of
duty as a good neighbor, rather
than if we go after him with Acts
of Congress or orders issued by
the board Of selectmen.
''These are necessary, too Tor
the more serious aspects of life,
and Heaven forbid that we should
trv (for the next few million
wears at least) to do without the
noliceman on the beat. But for
all ordinary, everybody efforts
to make our world a little pleas
anter and a little more liVable,
I would on the Whoe prefer to
relv upon individual action ra-
Their than upon any sort of mass
action.
eff" he continues, ''you want
tc reduce the particular point OF
view in which I see some hope to
a short and eloquent sentence
which might well become a
worldwide slogan, suppose give
it to you:
eff each one of us will take
care of his own particular front
yard, then we shall have pleas
ant village in which to live; and
world of pleasant villages in
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
TOMATO COCKTAIL

| at. canned piece celery or
tomatoes celery salt
Small piece onion
Heat thoroughly, very hot but
do not boil. Mash through strain
err and add i e.
p the quantity of "a tsp. salt
lemon juice
l heaping tbsp
sugar
Chill thoroughly, setting next
to the ice.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
LAUREL SPRINGS
METHODIST CIRCUIT
T. A. Plyler, Jr., Minister
Sunday, August 20

HOO A. M. Chestnut Hill. Lay
mems Day service. Address,
"Adequate Support of the Min
istry", Mr.. w. H. Worth.
800 P. M. Nathan's Creek. Lay
mems service. Address by Mr..
Walter Worth on "Uniting Con-
ference"
Laymen's Day is being observ-
ed on the entire charge Aug. Goth.
All churches are asked to meet
at Chestnut Hill at II o'clock to
hear the guest speaker, Mr..
Worth, and again at the evening
hour. Church schools and other
meetings at usual times. The pas
tor is away for a much needed
rest. 20 come, let us worship. Let
us kneel before the Lord our
Maker.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
All Phases OF Arms Program
Well On Way In Expansion

Officials reported this week
that every major phase of the
vast new air, land and sea re-
armament proposed by President
Roosevelt seven months ago was
abreast or ahead of schedule.
Provided with $3OO,OOO,OOO be-
yond regular funds with which
to nearly treble its strength with
in two years, the air corps was
able to report:
Orders placed for we'll over g.
500 of some $500 new planes and
engines of all types required to
attain the minimum goal of S.
500 aircraft in service by mid
1941.
More than $192,OOO,OOO obligat-
ed by contracts already announc-
ed, with upwards of $25,OOO,O0O
yet to be expended.
Training of 2,100 additional pi-
lots and $4,000 mechanics and
other specialists we'll under way
Preliminaries cleared away for
new bases or depots near Tampa
Fla, Mobile, Ala, San Juan
Puerto Rico, and in Panama
Surveys made for bases in the
northeast and Alaska.
The army ordinance depart
ment, with some $185,OO0,OOO to
expend for new tanks, rifles, ar
tillery, and other weapons to cor
rect deficiencies in the regular
army and national guard, is pre-
pairing to let major contracts, be-
ginning probably next month.
Definite tasks have been allot-
ted the principal manufacturing
arsenals. Private industry will be
called on for about rs per cent
Of the work.
The navy has allocated work
on all but two of the % new war
ships for which funds were pro-
vided, increasing to 101 the war
ships and auxiliaries on the way
or under contract.
Work costing nearly $15,OOO,-
900 was ordered started last week
on four new Pacific Island air
bases forming part of an outer
cline of observation" and on a
major expansion of air facilities
at the congested fleet air base at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Even before President Roose-
welt formally approved a bill
authorizing a $227,O00,OOO third
set of locks at the Panama Ca
nal, Secretary Woodring announc-
ed that preliminary work would
start Immediately. Officials here
understood some minor funds
were available in advance OF
deficiency appropriation expect
ed to be asked of Congress early
next session. Preliminary work
has started on housing for the
272 officers and 1850 enlisted
men to be added to the canals
garrison beginning in February.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
NOTICE OF TAX SALE
NORTH CAROLINA

AoI1E OOO1N L L
Pursuant to authority vested IN
me by law as Tax Collector for
the Town of jefferson, North
Carolina, I. C. A. Dickson, will on
Monday, September II, 1899, at
one o'clock P. NJ at the office OF
R. A. Hamilton in the Town OF
jefferson, North Carolina, sell to
the highest bidder to satisfy tax
es duly levied for the years 1897
and 1888, the following real es-
tate, to-Wit:
Mrs. F. C. Badger, l lot, 1878,
$3.50.
Maynard Jones, l lot, 1878,
S1.72.
w. E. Johnson Estate, 3 acres,
1878, $50.
Gather Lambert, 7 acres, 1888,
S1.33.
]. M. Prevette, 3 lots, 1878,
S19.64.
DeWlG ROdIK, lOI-Ll, oI-Oo,
1894
C. w. Sheets, 80 acres, 1878,
1914.
c. B. Spicer, 81 acres, 1878,
$24.8O.
o. J. Pennington, l lot, 1878,
$500.
Mrs. Nina Wyatt, 2 lots, 1878,
$O.65.
w. R. Blackburn Est, 2 lots, 1888,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

Several Henderson County dali
rymen are expected to add cleo
trio sterilizers to their equipment
in the near future, reports Farm
Agent C. D. White.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

A summary of 70 Franklin
County farms at random from
compliance supervisors reports
indicate that III per cent of the
allotted acreage has been planted
in tobacco this year
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

Walter I Pennington, Of Ashe
County, says the best grass in his
pasture is near the no-grade ter
races he has constructed around
the top of pasture hill
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
CIDER COCKTAIL

| tumbler sweet Ia tum. lemon
cider juice
y tum. orange 2 unbeaten egg
Juice whites
Mix together in shaker half
filled with crushed ice and shake
until foamy. Pour into small
glasses. Dust with nutmeg and
serve at once.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

which to live; and a world full of
pleasant villages would, I think,
be pretty decent one for most ev-
erybody."
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
SPICED CRANBERRY JUICE
COCKTAIL

l pit. cranberries IA cup orange
2 or 3 cloves juice
l cup sugar tbsp. lemon
l pt water juice
Cook cranberries in water with
cloves until cranberries are soft.
Strain and add sugar. Cook 5
minutes. Cool and add orange
juice and lemon juice. Serve We
ry cold.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

8 oranges Water to make
6 to lemons l gal.
Make syrup of sugar, IL cup
water and a slice of lemon. Cool.
Add lemon juice and remainder
of water. Ice and serve. Garnish
with mint cherries or maraschi-
no cherries and a sprig of fresh
mint,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
GINGERADE

Drop a scoop of orange ice into
a tall glass of cold ginger ale
and stir until the ice is dissolV-
ed. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
Cooling Summer
BEVERAGES

The tinkle of ice in a tall frost
ed glass will dispel even the
most querilous hot weather tenn
per- Serve them at luncheon or
with an evening snack and watch
jaded spirits revive.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17

for Mexico City and one-month
honeymoon.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
STATEMENT
Theatre Underwriters
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

Condition December 1883, Shown BY Statement
Amount Ledger Assets Dec. 81 previous year, $1140234
$11482134
Policyholder $4oo79O8; Miscellan
eous, $412893; Total 442O8O1
Dbursements-To PolicyhoIders $443s61; Miscelan-
1884, 1887 Total 3854628
Fire Premiums Written renewed during
All Other Premiums-Written or renewed during year.
$17944 In Force 1894
ASSETS
Value of Bonds Stocks 9748925
Deposited Trust Companies interest
Agents balances representing business written
subsequent to October 1888 ------------- 21191O
Agents Dalan % eprese 1os9 business written
Interest and Rents due accrued OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
All other Assets detailed in statement 1369356
----- - $1328544 AZ
Less Assets not admitted 1,66768
Total admitted Observation-Disclosures -$131, 1864
LIABILITIES
Net amount of unpaid losses and claims Observation-Disclosures 365Oo
Unearned premiums 27,411.9O
and municipal taxes due ----------- 8874O
All other liabilities detailed in
amount except Capitals 1926 40
Funds of Attorney
Surplus all liabilities
Surplus as regards Policyholders | SOL e5O34
Total Liabilities --$l31 1854
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA DURING 1888
Fire Risks written, $85225; Premiums
Losses incurred-Fire 5000
President Ernest W. Brown Treasurer J. Montgomery
Attorney for DAN BONEY Commissioner
Raleigh, N c. Manager for North Carolina Home Office
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Insurance Department
BONEY Insurance Commissioner do hereby certify
Theatre Underwriters of Philadelphia, Pa filed Depart
ment showing the condition of Company day
Witness hand and official seal the day and date above written
DAN c. BONEY, Insurance Commissioner.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-08-17
STATEMENT
TranscOntinental Insurance Co.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

Condition December 81 1898, AS Shown by Statement Filed
Amoun Gedee et Dec e? sst previous year.
ncomeFom Poicyhoiders Msce
DisbursementsTo Poicyhoiders S2l88oI4; Miscei-
Fire Premiuns-Wrtten during year,
All Other = s9 dp so " Tr or renewed during
Deposited Companies Banks not on interest 6o8235
Agents BALANCES representing business written subse
Agents o Osa 0cobs rePreS ssa business written
Deduct Coded Reinsurance Balances Payabe---- 1678899
Bills receivable, taken for fire risks 51269O
accrued OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1288541
All other Assets, detailed in 28495
Total - 81 465 1854 IT
Assets admitted ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 276O1611
Total admitted Assets -- S4 1889 348O6
LIABILITIES
Net amount Of unpaid losses and claims 54oo333
Unearned Premiums 51363435
Salaries rents, expenses accounts, fees
Estimated amount payable for Federal State county
and mqnGpn taxes due o 9 accf hsre
All other liabilities, detailed in 2O53OOO0
amount liabilities except Capital S 8lOg3768
eaptal aetusy Paid ;eS,i up in 600
Surplus regards Policyholders ------ 37841O38
Total Liabilities OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $ 81 1879 348O6
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA DURING 1888
All Other Risks written, $386540; Premiums 940O
Losses ncurred-Fire, S1,573 Paid $500
Losses incurred-All other, S417OO; Paid
President F. D. Layton Secretary B Seymour Home
IS John ST., New York City,
attorney for service DAN BoNEY Commission
Raleigh N c. Manager for North Carolina Office
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Insurance Department
(SEAL) Raleigh, goth, 1889
l. DAN c. BONEY Insurance do
that the above the statement
Ianscontnental Insurance Company of with
this Department. showing the condition Company
31st day of December, 1888.
Witness hand official
DAN c. BONEY Insurance Commissioner