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Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds
are the proud parents of a baby
daughter born in Milford Mem
Orial Hospital on Saturday, Jan
uary q. The Reynolds have a
son. Francis. The new miss will
be called Marian.
"a.
Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard enter
tanned the Tuesday Bridge Club
at luncheon at her home on West
Front street this week. All of the
members were present.
S
DR.. and Mrs. John B. Baker
were at home to a small group
Of friends ON Saturday evening.
81
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bram-
hall. of Georgetown. are being
Congratulated upon the birth of
a son. their fifth child, in Milford
Memorial Hospital. on Wednes-
day. January IS. Mr.. Bramhall
is Grand Tall Cedar of the local
chapter, Mrs. .Bramhall was the
former Miss Margaret Townsend.
,... Ga
Mrs. Homer Barry. of Will
mington. who is visiting Mrs.
Frank L. Grier at her home
"Lakelawn", has been the honor
guest at several social affairs
this and last week. Mrs. Harry
Grier, Miss lena Short Mrs. j.
Lynn Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
r. Grier, DR.. and Mrs. Walter L.
Grier and Mrs. Anna v. Carlisle
have been her hosts. On We'd
nesday Mrs. Barry reciprocated.
taking a number of ladies down
to Rehoboth at "Evergreens-by-
the-Sea," for luncheon. Mrs.
Carlisle entertained that eve
ming, having the Wednesday
Evening Bridge Club, with Mrs.
Barry. Mrs. Walter L. Grier,
Mrs. John C. Truitt and Mrs. ].
Lynn Pratt for an extra table.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Mrs. Frances Denney was host
ess on Friday evening for her
sister, Mrs. Clarence Kemp,
when she entertained a group of
the telephone personnel at a
spaghetti dinner at "Teddy's
Tavern" This party was one of
several that has been given hon
oring the birthdays of the group.
Those present were Mrs. Harry,
Glasco.. Miss Elva Griffin. Mrs.
Richard Boyce, Miss Doris Will
kins, Miss Eva Nailor. Miss Pris-
ella Nailor and Miss Phyllis
Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
COBAUGH

Anna Bertha TospOn Cobaugh
daughter of the late Augustus and
Elizabeth Vessel TOspon. died in the
Milford Memorial Hospital Jan. 81,
following an illness of ten weeks.
The deceased was born near SOmer-
set. Pa, June 4. 1882. aged Sc years.
Funeral services were held from the
Lofiand funeral parlors Thursday.
Jan. 26. at l o'clock. Interment in
the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford.
She is survived by her husband, Geo.
w. G. Cobaugh. one daughter. Mrs.
Elizabeth Cobaugh Hormilloza; two
sons. Lloyd and Harry Cobaugh, all
OF Glendale; two sisters, Mrs. Geo.
Brubaker, Friedens. Pa, Mrs. Geo.
Barkman. Berlin. Pa; two brothers,
Frank Tospon, Greensburg. Pa, and
Harry Tospon.. Somerset. Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

- T must have been a
proud moment in the
life of Mary Thomas
on Wednesday morn
- -. ing when she was
given a check for ten dollars by
MIR. Warren Pettyjohn. of Dover,
who represented the Delaware
Volunteer Firemen. Mary is a
member of the number one Sec
tion Of the eighth grade and is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph II. Thomas of Shawnee.
She competed in a fire-preven-
tion essay contest and won Sec
Ond honors in the State. Her
essay was judged by local. coun-
ty and state groups and its mer-
its brought its reward. After
RECEIVING her check, she was
asked to read the prize essay
before the High School Assem-
bly,. Mary brought distinction to
heyschool, her teachers and her.
self.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27
" N N
JESTER

Mrs. Ada Hammond Jester, II yeaEs
old, died at her home in Viola on
Tuesday. January "a. 1899. after a
weeks illness. Services will be held |
from her home at l O'Clock Friday |
afternoon. with interment in Bar
rats Chapel cemetery. She is sur |
vived by her husband. Charles +. Jes-
ter; son. Charles; a daughter.
Maude. one grandson; two sisters,
Ella Hammond of Milford and Mrs. i
T.. c. Linde. Williamsburg. Pa. and
three brothers. William F. and p. T.
Hammond of Philadelphia. and II. ID.
Hammond of Canterbury.
BARNES
Ellen Barnes. age SS years, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Kathryn Atkinson, of Milford, on
Saturday evening, January 81, 1889.
Funeral services were held Monday
at 1880 D. m. in the Salem NJ. f,
Church, Pocomoke City, Md. Inter
ment in the Presbyterian cemetery
at Pocomoke City. She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. c. E. Ennis,
Camden, and Mrs. Kathryn Atkin-
son, Milford, and three grandsons,
John Ennis, of California, Rev.
James Ennis, Camden, and Walter
Scott Atkinson of Catonsville, Md.
LAWSON
Floyd Lawson. aged 81 years. son
If Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lawson, died
on Thursday afternoon, January 10,
1889. after an illness of bronchial
Mr.. Lawson was born
N Millsboro and had lived i'm Della
ware City for Is years. He is sur
rived by his parents and two sisters.
funeral services were held the fol-
owing Sunday afternoon from his
ate residence. and interment was
made at Millsboro.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard enter
tanned the Tuesday Bridge Club
at luncheon at her home on West
Front street this week. All of the
members were present.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

DR.. James P. Lofland who has been
i'm Philadelphia for the past month,
has now returned home and can be
found in his office.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Governor S. S. PennewiIl was a
Milford visitor OH Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1939-01-27

Miss Mary Hopkins and Miss ,Ag-
res Belts left Monday for Philadel-
phia where they will attend a mil
linery school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
POLES

Combining the punch of "The Crowd Roars" with the vigorous drama of ''The Bad Man of Brim- stone," the new outdoor \drama, Stand Up and Fight" co-starring Wallace Beery and Robert Taylor for the first time, comes to the Loew Poh screen Saturday, as one of the fastest action stories ever to be filmed.
 Unique in that it combines auth entic historical background of a period and locale hitherto un- touched in motion pictures with the sort of rapid-fire pace that made the Westerns of silent days so perennially popular, Stand Up and Fight" seems likely to be the fore runner of cycle of stories of the kind, so sure is its hold on audi ences who demand motion above all in their motion pictures.
 Taylor's role of the bankrupt young Maryland aristocrat shang- haied into going to work for the stage coach line is happy choice for 1t gives him an opportunity to combine romantic appeal with the he-man type of characterization which won him laurels in "A Yank at Oxford" and ''The Crowd Roars''. Berry's role of the hard boiled, of- ten interruptions manager of the Bullet line is another natural, typical Beery part played to the hilt and comparable with any of his finest work,
 For Florence Rice, the feminine lead, is 8 sure augury of great successes to come for she handles this, her first major assignment, with a sure touch and appealing charm. Helen Frederick is at her sardonic best, Charles Bickford and Barton MacLane are as villainous as could be wished, Clinton Rose mond embodies all the pathos of the Negros lave, and Charley Grape win, John Qualen, Robert Gleckler and many others lend memorable support.
 On the same program is com- edy sensation, Next Time I Marry" featuring Lucille Ball and Jimmy Ellison in the romantic leads, with Lee Bowmen topping great SUD- porting cast.
 Current at Loew's Poli is a great couble-smash hit bill comprised of Thanks for Everything" with Adolphe Menjou, Jack Haley, Tony Martin and Binnie Barnes, and Federal Man Hunt" a thrilling mystery drama with Robert Liy- ingston and June Travis in the leads.
 Attend the big Broadway stage shows presented on the stage of the Loew Poh theater every Wednes- day evening at g o'clock. These great shows are presented in addi- tion to two superb screen attrac- tions with no advance in prices for these combination stage and screen events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
ITALIAN GIRLS
 SEAT OFFICERS
LOurdes Children of Mary Install Gertrude Rosa as President

Rev. Edward J. Farrell, chaplain. and Helen E. Foley, member of the state board of hairdressers, were the principal speakers last night at installation of officers of the Chil- dren of Mary Sodality, Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the parish hall. One hundred members att tended.
 Miss Candida Mazzarella installed the officers who are: President, Gertrude Rosa; vice-president, &. Dolores Paoloni; secretary, Rose Culotta: treasurer, Molly Sunma; librarian, Grace LaSprogata; assist ant librarian, Lena Calvo; directors Rae Bisconti, Mary Mazzarella, Eleanor Juliano; Josephine SVanni, Angeline Mazzotti, Angeline Per- rotti, Anna Bova, Miss Rosa, Miss Paoloni, Miss Lasprogata, Miss Summa, Josephine Pettinichi, Cam aida Mazzarella, Carmella Petricone and Louise Petro.
 Miss Mary Mazzarella was chair man of the dinner committee which included the directors and Rita Denof1o, Jennie D'Aloia, Antoinetta Marocchi, Margaret Mardu, Louise Marine and Lenora Vigano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
STRAND

Tomorrow marks your final op- portunity to see Submarine Pa trol" starring Richard Greene and Nancy Kelly at the head of an all- star cast of favorites also Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda in the exciting mystery comedy "The Mad Miss Manton."
 This splendid double feature bill will positively not be shown today due to the fact that the Strand theater has been leased by private corporation for one day showing of the all Irish production Dawn Over Ireland" which takes place at this theater today. Remember tomorrow is the last day so make a date now to see this superb enter tainment.
 The first Waterbury showing of two approximations Pacific Li- ner" and Under Western Stars" will be held at the Strand on Sat- urday and Sunday.
 Featured in the title roles of Pacific Liner" are Victor McLag- Ian, Chester Morris and Wendy Barrie and the supporting cast in- cludes Alan Hale, Barry Fitzgerald and a host of other favorites.
 Strand patrons will be introduced to the screens newest, singing, fighting cowboy sensation Roy Rog- CTS in the second big first-run thrill Ter Under Western Stars" Featured with Roy is no other than that fa- vorite comedian Smiley Brunette.
 An all Italian program consist ing of the new Italian film Solo per Te" (Only for Thee) arrives at the Strand on Monday for a two day engagement. "Solo per Te'' brings to this city the renowned opera star Baniamino Gigli in his first and finest Italian talking pie ture. Featured with the star is operatic talent such as Michael Bohnen and Maria Cebotari. On the same show will be selected short subjects in Italian dialogue includ- ing "Primavera Fiorentina," "Vene- zia," and "Umbria."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12

Joe Cappella honors the Tower with two ducats for tonght's dance of the North End Wolves Club at the East Farm Street Y The HiHatters ork will play from 8 till midnight It's the first annual hop for the Wolves =. Tommy Qunlan and Ed Loughrain, ST. were inter ested spectators at superior court proceedings yesterday morning . Genevieve Lngary is sporting a new coif- fure She has curled the ends of her brad with huge curl atop The effect is veree becoming Sue Ferrcc president of the Children of Mary Sodaty at the Church of St. John of the Cross looking forward to having their initial dance well attended. Here's your chance to see Middebury's much-talked about town hall . Lydia DeSisto is recovering at the Waterbury Hospital from fall Her absence from the classrooms has been deeply felt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12

Japanese cotton farmers are now under way in Costa Rica, the De- minican Republic, and possibly la ter also in Cuba and Haiti.
 Much has been made of the Ger man radio invasion, flooding all South America with German broad casts designed to shut out other for eign stations. It is all true, but the long-range effects remain to be seen. Many cases can be found where Latins who wanted to listen to 8 certain U. s. broadcast have been blanketed out by the German. Did it ever happen to you? Then you know that such tactics can make enemies as well as friends.
 Sales of trick NaI radio instru- ments which will receive only Ger man stations have not prevented the American and British makers from getting their share of radio sales. There are not yet enough short-wave radio sets in South
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
M The Local 7heaters
STATE

This evening marks your last chance to see the worlds greatest living musical genius Ignace Jan Paderewski in his first and only screen appearance in Moonlight Sonata" at the Warner Bros. State theater. If you haven't seen this great star in what is considered to be the most significant event in the entertainment world, plan to do so today. On the same show is the comedy riot "Blondie," based upon Chic Young's famous comic strip. Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake and Larry Simms play the featured roles.
 Tomorrow the State ushers in real 8 weekend entertainment treat headlined by the picture you've been waiting for, Bing CroS- by's newest hit Paris Honeymoon. {"
 The picture is full of melody, TO- nance and humor; truly a picture that every man, woman and child in this vicinity will want to see. Critics hail 1t as a thoroughly satis- flying bit of motion picture enter tainment from every angle.
 It has a grand cast, and what stars, probably the greatest array of fun-makers ever assembled for any picture. Headed by Bing him. self, at his very best, it boasts of lovely Shirley Ross and Franciska Gaal, who demonstrate that besides being wholly charming and beauti- full young personageS, are also comedienneS of no mean ability. Then there are Akim Tamiroff, the great character actor, in a comedy role which proves him to be one of the most versatile artists on the screen today: Edward Everett Hor- ton, Ben Blue and many others who bring you the merriest show in the town.
 Worthy of particular note is the splendid music of the film. You have probably heard some of the tunes on the radio already, but if you want to hear them as Bing sings them see this laugh-a-minute film at the State when 1t opens a four-day engagement tomorrow.
 And for your further enjoyment the management will present the per-gangster of Angels With Dirty Faces" and other thrilling dramas, Humphrey Bogart, in his first starring role as King of the Underworld
 In the opinion of critics, Bogart is at his best as Red" Gurney," a mob leader who thinks he is the Napoleon of crime" Starred op- posite him is lovely Kay Francis and in the supporting cast are James Stephenson, John Eldredge, Jessie Busley and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12

cember 1884, the present writer ob- served the amazing degree to which the old spells system was being re- vived. There was some criticism of it elsewhere too, but it was all blamed on Jim Farley. Then I wrote: Nobody knows Farley bet ter than Roosevelt. Since the part nership was formed Farley has been nothing but messenger boy. TAKES
 ORDERS
 He does what he is told-follows Roosevelt's order with childlike sim plicity. But this much must be said for him. He said over his own signature: Patronage is a reward for party victory He never said, for instance, I think that everybody who has studied the question is in favor of the civil service.' That was said by Roosevelt"
 Every man knows what are the
 weaknesses of human nature. The president knows them. He knew
 as everyone knew, what the writer
 tried to point out in that 1884
 article-that you cannot spend bil-
 lions of public money and entrust
 it to political appointees all over the map. It will be used for poli-
 tics as surely as fire will burn
 wood.
 The first thing to do is to re- organize the entire WPA and all relief agencies. It is not enough merely to appoint another admin istrator, with the same philosophy guiding the man who dominates il all. The men who rule the WPA should be chosen on a merit sys- tenn. Promotion should be on a merit basis. Administration should be as completely divorced from the influence of the politician in the county, in the state house and in the White House as is possible. SWEEPING INQUIRY
 NEEDED
 What has happened in relief has happened everywhere in the govern ment. Thousands of men have been employed under the spells system and then the president, with pious gesture, has announced that they should be put under civil service Not only are his spoilsmen put into jobs but he attempts to keep them there forever by a spurious civil service.
 Why does not senate commit tee send out a questionnaire to all employees of the government in Washington and ask how much they have contributed to the vari- ous campaigns since 1883, and whom the money was given to- and who solicited it? The public service has been combed and bounded for political contributions just as the relief workers have.
 Congress should investigate the whole subject.
 Copyright, 1899, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
COMMITTEE SHOWS
 MEMBERSHIP GAIN
Activities at Pearl Street
 Neighborhood House Also Increase

The executive committee of Pearl Street Neighborhood House met Tuesday at 10:15 a. m. Mrs. Bessie L. Crane presided in the absence of the president. Reports showed a steady increase in activities, and gains in membership.
 The schedule at Neighborhood House for the remainder of this week and next, includes: Saturday, January 15- B. B. Game and Dance-Meteors
 vs. Ansonia-8:00 p. m. Monday, January 16-
 3:30-4:30 p. m.-Comets B. B.
 team practice.
 4:30-5:30 p. m.- Intermediate Sports Club.
 7:30-8:30 p. m.-Owls.
 8.3O-9:30 D. m.-Cavaliers. 9:30-1o:30 p. m.-Community All
 Stars. Tuesday, January IT, 3:30-4:30 p. m.-Eagle Midgets 7:30-8:30 p. m.-Meteors. 8:30-9:30 p. m.-Corsairs Juniors. 9:30-10:30 D. m.-Wolcott Grange. 800 D. m.-Go- -Getters Club. 800 D. m.-Board of Managers. Wednesday, January 18- 3:30-4:30 p m.-Story Teli'sa
 Hour. ...-.
 4:3o-5:30 p. m.-Top Matters and
 Ever Ready Girls. 7:30-8:30 p. m. - Lassies Circle
 B. B. 8:30-10:30 p. m. - Y. M. H. A
 teams.
 800 D. m.-N. Y. A. Meeting. Thursday, January 19-
 8:30-10:30 p. m. - St. Thomas
 B. B.. Friday, January 20-
 3:30-4:30 D. m.-Little People. 3:30-4:30 p. m.-Ever Ready Club 3:3O-4:3O D. m.-Happy Girls. 4:30-5:30 p. m.-Handwork Group 7:30-8:3O D. m.-Eagles B. B. 8:30-9:30 D. m.-White Elephants
 B. B.
 s:30-10:3O p. m.-Bucks Hill
 B. B.
 Saturday, January 21-
 800 D. m.-The Comets will spoa-
 sor a basketball game followed
 by roller skating. Sunday, January 22-
 4:00-6:00 p. m. - The N. Y. A.
 Staff will sponsor musical
 tea. Miss Margaret Copeland,
 chairman.
 Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, director, will lead the discussion on Housing at the National Youth Administra- tion Conference Thursday evening, January F. The Conference will be in session January 12, 13 and IA at Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
| Darien's Boy Poet Salutes
 State As Tops

To the ever-growing ranks of Connecticut's admirers has been added a boy-poet in Darien. ac- cording to the State Publicity com- mission.
 The lad, Jack Jay, is the com- poser of a nine stanza poetical work which salutes Connecticut as a haven of winter sports op- portunities for the whole family. The writer is an editorial staff member of the Conencticut Couri- CT, a monthly journal published in Darien, one of the most un- usual publications in the state. It is edited by 12-year old Lawrence Quackenbush, who is as- sisted by a number of other youngsters. Editor Quackenbush, several years ago, was in the na- tional spotlight as the youngest publisher in the country.
 At the organization of the Cou- rier a few months back, its edi- torial policy was dedicated to publicizing the innumerable ad- vantages of Conencticut and it's material has paid tribute in sub sequent issues to the efforts to broadcast the fame of the state. Jack Jays poem, which has att tracted widespread notice, is titled Come to Connecticut" after the slogan of the State Publicity com- mission. The poem follows:
 1. Come to Connecticut! Vacationland Number One Come to Connecticut The place for REAL fun. we board a train The whistles begins to blow The train starts to Connecticut And off to FUN we go! Were thinking of Conencticut Of fun on ice and snow Papa keeps on yelling, These trains go too darn slow!'
 4. Were passing through Port
 Chester
 We haven't far to go Before we'll be having fun Upon the ice and snow.
 5. Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk On up the line we go We change trains at New Haven For the land of ice and snow.
 6. "On up the line to Hartford And then westward we do go, And finally we reach The land of ice and snow.
 q. We start up a little winding road Up past the old. old mill Continuing up and up And Up Till we reach the top of the hill.
 8. What grand view! My, what @ thrill! g Mama and papa start to ski And papa takes a spill.
 g. T wish we lived here all the time, Said mumsy to my pops, I really think that Connecticut is the TOPS"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12

Congressionaly speaking. During the session of the House of at Washington Monday the hearing was enlvened by remarks of Representative to speak for IS minutes and who asked for and received permission to "extend his remarks" He saluted his fellow members. "Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, at this time want to wish you all very pleas ant 1889. (Appiause). " His talk being concerned with governmental spending, budgets etc. there were frequent interruptions with MT Rich yielding first to Mr. Warren of North Carolina lone of the best parliament tarans that sat in the House of Representatives
 then to Mr. Knutson of Minnesota but not to Mr. Thomas R. Ford to MT Houston who wished to give him friendly question. Finally he succumbed to MT. Schafer of Wisconsin who touched on dinners at $100a-plate. Encouraged MT. Thomas F Ford came back with twill the gentleman yield?" to which responded the harrassed Mr. Rich - 'Eor question Make 1t snappy". - Such is life in the Congress
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
TOp-hatting the town

Top-hatting the town Henry Johnson of the fountain of youth, he looks that much younger every day. Walter OvertOn, dashng Waterville police officer trying to reveal the identity of the mysterious ably it was the Shadow, Walter. Kay Spellman looks so ravishingy charming with her hair bob Hurley, sports writer for the N'Yawk Mirror, was overnight visitor in town and renewed old acquaint ances!! Frank Pugliese, gas worker is taking rib of his bright coored ties he received during the holidays. Boy it's dazzling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
EUGENE FIELDS FAvoRITE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

It seems to me I'd like to go Where bells don't ring nor whistles blow, Nor clocks don't strike nor gongs don't sound And I'd have stiffness all around. Not real stiffness but just the trees Low whisperings or the hum of bees, Or brooks faint babblings over stones In strangely, softly tangled tones. Or maybe cricket or katydid Or the song of birds in hedges hid Or just some such sweet sounds as these To fill the tired heart with ease. If 'tweren't for sight and sound and smell I'd like city pretty well, But when it comes to getting rest Sometimes it seems to me must Just quit the city's din and dust And go out where the sky is blue;
 And say, how does it seem to youP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
THOSE HOPE BROTHERS

Bob Hope, young Paramount com- edienne who is currently working with Martha Rave in Never Say Die," has six brothers. Bob is the fifth of the seven Hope boys and is the only one on stage or screen. The others are in business,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12

S VI @e
 ment payroll; to prevent politicians from getting their names and ad- dresses, and so on. But the place to strike Is at the root. First of all, the entire admin istration of recov- cry and regula- tion and relief must be taken completely out of the hands of po- litical employees.
 Ar, Nn ~yry 4, DA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-12
Today's Answers to
 cR RANIUM CRACKERS

QUESTIONS ON COMIC PAGE
 1. True. Ohio is known as the mother of presidents.
 2. False. The cornucopia is he symbol of plenty.
 3. False. Ribald means bolster ous, loud, vulgar.
 4. True. Tennyson's DO m, Charge of the Light Brigade, com memorates the immortal dash of cavalry in the Crimean War.
 5. False, Pygmalion is the name of Bernard Shaw play.