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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Small Brooks Turned
 Into Angry Torrents
Storm Yesterday Does Damage Estimated in Thou=
 sands-Trinity Church Hard Hit
THO "A AST ON
Correspondent: Mrs st-Tel lss

Thomaston, Aug. 22-Damage esti- mated high in the thousands was caused here yesterday by severe rain storm which started in the middle of the afternoon. By half past four the previously small brooks running down from the hills were angry torrents, over-fowing their banks and wrecking such havoc as not been seen here in several years.
 One of the hardest hit sections was the territory in the vicinity of the old Marine Shop brook, which swept away the bridge on Bridge street and went on down to Meadow street, tearing up large sections of the street, and washing out to a depth of five feet in places. Main street at the intersection of Elm and Meadow streets, natural low spot, was under foot and a half of water at one time. The Thomaston fire de- partment was called to pump from four to five feet of water out of St. Thomas Clocks storage basement. An accprete check of damage there is not available.
 The brook which starts on upper Clay street below the Didsbury farm, and which runs between High and Clay overran its banks and practi- cally ruined those streets. High street above Walnut street is wash ed out along the sides to depth of eight feet in places. Clay above the Chipman home is practically demolished. From there the brook ran down the lots, across Sanford avenue, through the ball field and on down across Lower Clay street. where it was joined by stream which ran down High street. The drain which runs under Main street at Grand street insufficient to carry of the water, which backed up along the back and side of Trinity church, running to a depth of five feet in the basement of the church. From there it ran along Main street !, to join the Marine Shop brook, and thence to the Naugatuck river.
 The Branch brook also overran its banks above the old Roberts home stead and tore out stretches of road there and at the entrance to the former CCC camp.
 Portions of the Northfield road above the Rod and Gun club are also washed out,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
New England Beauty
 Irnpresses Visitors
Four Governors Extend Greetings to Young Ladies From Far West as Guest Visitors of New Eng= land State Exhibits at Worlds Fair
Special to The Democrat)

Worlds Fair, N. Y, Aug. a. "There aren't words enough to de- scribe the beauties of New Eng land" said the Misses Hellin and Marjorie Corbin of Manson, Wash ington, after returning from glori- ous 12-day junket that included a 2,O77 mile tour of the vacaton spots and historic scenes in all six states. The girls were chosen for the trip since Hellin happened to be the mil- lionth visitor to see the New Eng land Exhibit at the Worlds Fair.
 The girls were personally greeted by four governors, Raymond E. Bald win of Connecticut, William H. Van- derbilt of Rhode Island, Leverett Saltenstall of Massachusetts and George D. Aiken of Vermont. Gov ernor Aiken and the girls found a strong bond in common, since Aiken is a well-known apple grower and horticulturist and the girls live in an apple orchard in Washington.
 Words of Praise
 Dined by the managers or the New England State Exhibits on their return, the girls highlighted their experiences during the New Eng land trek. There were words of praise for each state. "It was one of the most wonderful jaunts we have ever had" they said. We were as thrilled with New England as with Europe and Africa" Before arriving at the Worlds Fair, the girls had been on a six months trip to the Canal Zone and the Old World.
 The quick swing through the New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

England vacationAnd took the Cor bins first to Connecticut where they enjoyed the new Merritt Parkway, the art gallery at Old Lyme and ra- dio broadcasting. They were parti- cularly impressed with Fort Adam, Rhode Island, and the view Of the harbor with its myriad white sails dancing against the blue water. "That was a beautiful picture we'll always remember"
 The girls toured beautiful Cape Cod, stopped long enough to see his- toric Plymouth Rock and, on their return, took in the Musical Festival at Stockbridge in western Massa- chusetts.
 Travelling along the Maine coast the Corbins touched briefly on the noted seashore resorts and spoke feelingly of the beach at Kenne- bunkport, Lake Lucerne and the quaint Maine handiwork on display along the march of travel.
 Like 50 many others, they rode to the top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire on the cog railway and took the new aerial tramway to Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch, site of some of the country'S greatest skiing carnivals.
 Lake Champlain
 Vermont's white houses with green blinds, the lovely drives through rolling mountain country and the beauty of the sunset on Lake Cham plain were a trinity of impressions that endeared the Green Mountain state in their minds.
 Hellin and Marjorie have more concrete remembrances of their tour than scenic memories. They were feted and photographed wherever they went; presented with Npen sesames" to every city and town: and regaled with gifts all along the line. "Its an experience we'll never 1 forget" they told the managers oi the New England exhibits. INC wonder New England is such a pop ular vacation spot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Work All Night

Bremen worked all night pump ing out cellars in the business sec- ton of town which were flooded by the cloud burst. In the basement section of the new high school it was estimated there was between four and five feet of water which rushed in when the brook to the rear of the building became a rag ing torrent. The car of Rev. Leon- ard Smith, parked in the garage to the read of Trinity Church was completely covered with water and the garage of Arthur Wood on Main street was moved some distance by the force of the water.
 A number of streets were closed to traffic and warning signals placed on others which were washed out in sections by the rushing waters. Health Officer Winfield E. Wight has issued a warning to users of wells in the flooded area in town to boil all water used for drinking purposes for ten minutes tc thoroughly purify the contaminated water, thereby offsetting the danger of contracting typhoid, or other dis eases.
 Trinity Episcopal Church received the full force of the storm. Although the actual damage could not be estimated 1t is understood damage will amount to hundreds of dollars There is no insurance coverage ac- cording to Rev. Leonard Smith.
 The Sunday school and choir room was under feet of water and al music, vestments books, etc.. were ruined. Rehabilitation work will starr at once according to MT. Smith. Burritt Marsh Dies Burritt Marsh, 93. 8 long time resident of Northfield. died yester. day morning at the Waterbury Hos. pital. The body was removed to tht Hotchkiss funeral home, and fun eral arrangements are pending thu arrival of his son from Iowa. Mrs. Annie Brazee, wife of Mi chael Brazee, died yesterday after noon at her home on Railroad stree after a lingering illness of severa years. Besides her husband sh leaves one son, John. The body wa removed to the Lyons funeral home Funeral arrangements are not ye comnletA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Aug. 22-UP)-Market operators turned to the buying side in large numbers today and easily absorbed offerings that came out in blocks of 1000 to 5000 shares at the opening of the stock market today.
 So great was the demand for stocks that sizeable group of issues registered small advances on the opening. Later there was a rush to buy on the theory that the German Russion non-aggression pact at least would postpone war.
 Previous to the New York opening foreign markets made diverse inter- pretation of the treaty announce ment. First reactions ill London, PJaris and Amsterdam were sharp declines. These were followed by rallies.
 Chrysler opened $500 shares at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Boys Entertain At
 Garage Party Here
James McMahon and Billy Walker Hosts-Champion=
 ship Girls Volley Ball Game Tonight
ATERVILlE Henon Correspondent-23 Driggs st-TeL s5462

Waterville, August p. James McMahon and Billy Walker enter tained Sunday evening at a barn dance and garage party, at the McMahon residence, 103 Yale street
 Various games were played includ- ing, "Flashlight" and Hide and Go Seek, after which buffet lunch was served, consisting of sandwiches, cookies and soda. The garage was attractively decorated with red streamers, and those attending were: Joan Cantin, Marjorie Cantin, Mary DoWd, Virginia DoWd, Dorothy Clark, Catherine Clark, Eleanor Worden, Ruth Tyler, Betty Tyler, Arthur Clark, Betty Leisring, Sonny
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Market Became Buying
 Mart At Trading Start
All Offerings Were Very Quickly AbsOrbed-They Be- lieve Pact of Germany, Russia Will Postpone War

78 1-4 up 3-4. It increased the gain later. U. s. Steel opened 5000 shares at 43 7-8 of 3-8 and then jumped to 45.
 Bethlehem rose to 56 1-2 after opening 1,50o shares at 54 IA up l-8.
 Kennecott jumped point. Gen. eral Motors opened 2,500 shares at 43 up 1-8 and then rose to 4S 5-S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
SICILIANS NAME
 NEW OFFICERS

The Knights of Sicily last night elevated James Bianco, president and Daniel Briotti vice-president at a meeting in Casa Italiana, Bank street
 Others elected included Thomas Cerasula, treasurer; Michael J. Ca puto, recording secretary; and Char les Chillenni, financial secretary.
 Bill Cleary, prominent sportsman, gave a talk on baseball. A program of entertainment followed.
 The next meeting will take place Sept. IS, followed by a social.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
ROAD REPAIRS | IMPROVE TOWN
New Cutters Being In- stalled By Local Crew
 on Meadow Street
LITCHFlELD
Correspondent: Margaret S. Beckwith

Litchfield, Aug. 22.-Residents of Meadow street and all motorists are observing with interest and appre- ciation the improvement which is now in full swing. The new gut ters on the west side of Meadow street are being constructed of trap rock and rolled gravel. The gut ters will be oiled, and lawns graded back, to make travelling by car easier as the present pronounced road crown will be eliminated. The work, a state aid and town of Litchfield project, employs about twelve local men. E. J. Herbert is foreman.
 St. Anthony's church will have novena devotions, beginning Tues day at 8 p. m. in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The high school group will receive holy com- munion at the 9 a. m. service Sum- day. The drive for the carnival fund, inaugurated this year by Father Egan, will close this week. It has been so far a success.
 MT. and Mrs. John Herbert and son, and MT. and Mrs. Peters of Chatham, N. Y, were recent visitors of the Misses Herbert of West street.
 MT. and Mrs. Oliver Newport and family will leave soon to make their residence in St. Louis, Mo. There Douglas and George Fairgrieve will attend the well known school, Prin- cipia. The family will motor, stop ping at places of interest en route.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Weir and Mrs. Edward Donahue of Waterville were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Herbert of Litchfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Strat tman have taken the Aragona apartment, Mea- dow street.
 It is reported that a section of the Northfleld road, town of Litch- field, was washed out to a depth of several feet by today's hard rain storm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
MILDRED BARES
 HOME FROM L. 1. WOmen's Club Plan Parish House Meeting Sep=
 tember 8
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1877 Watertown Avenue

Oakville, Aug. 22-Mr. and Mrs. Volmey Rosengrant, have returned to their home on Rosette street, af- ter spending a weeks vacation with Mrs. Rosengrant's mother, Mrs. Ad- da Gerinder of Alderson, Penn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Wright of Clematis avenue have returned home from motor trip to Wash- ington, D. c. and Virginia.
 The Women's Club will meet at the Congregational Church parish house September 8th. Cards will be played, and luncheon served. Prizes will be awarded to each table.
 Tax Collector Leo Orsini will be At the Spooner's Drug store, Wed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
KARY FRANCIS REvERTs

Kay Francis, who began her screen career in "heavy" roles but soon be- came a heroine, reverts to portray ing of a mercenary and coldblooded wife in Memory of Love-" RKO Radios new offering. Carole Lom- bard and Cary Grant share stellar honors with Miss Francis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
FURNITURE TO MIDGET

Jerry Marenghi, the 50-pound midget in M-G-M's Marx Brothers at the Circus" has been promised the midget furniture used in the midget house as soon as the picture is completed.
 PLIERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
RHYTHM FOR LANA

Young America will dub Lana Turner the luckiest girl in the coun- try when it hears that Artis Shaw has composed dance number espe- cially for her. The band leader calls it Racquet Rhythm"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
PINES" FOR SKIS

Virginia Grey is the latest to join the summer ski slide addicts at the Pine Needle slide in the San Fer nando Valley. She plans to buy her own pair of skis and other equip ment to help her master the sport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

nesday and Friday evenings, from TOO to 800 o'clock, to collect the taxes due August 18th.
 MT. and Mrs. Bart Bares of Davis street have as their guests MT and Mrs. John D. Meyer and daughter, Joy of Lindenhurst, L. l. Miss Emma Lucas of Wlushing, L. l., Mrs. Georgia zorefsly of Bay Shore, l.. I. and Mrs Barbara Strauss and daughters, Mary and Eleanor of New York.
 Miss Mildred Bares has retusned to her home on Davis street after spending vacation with MT. and Mrs. John Meyer of Lindenhurst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

Airplane rides for Whooping cough patients are being tried in Argen- tina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

Mrs. Joseph Welton of Thomaston avenue recently entertained her sis ter, Mrs. B. S. Chatfield, of Arling- ton, Massachusetts, also MT. and Mrs. Warren Chatfield of Nashua, New Hampshire.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Begin Dress Up
For Fourth Of
July Celebration
Handlebar Moustache and
Long Skirts to Blossom
Out on Our Streets

Handle-bar mustaches are the
order Of the day from now until the
Fourth of July. Long, fashioned
dresses and the buclaroo outfits for
men will also come in for serious
play beginning about the middle Of
the month. All to advertise the
big three day Fourth Of July cele-
bration.
The mustaches will be the par
ticular badge Of the pioneer, one Of
the main features Of the celebration
this year, although additional help
on the part Of other citizens along
this line will be greatly appreciated.
In keeping with the states Gold
en- Jubilee celebration this year, the
pioneer feature Of the Kennewick
Fourth Of July activity win be
stressed, and unusual cooperation
has already been received by the
committee having the affairs in
charge.
The old time picture feature has
proven 50 interesting that this fea-
ture Is to be enlarged more pie
lures can be located to exhibit. Any
one having pictures Of Kennewick
or surrounding area, or Of people
who lived In this section IS OF
more years ago are asked to notify
the committee, II they win loan
them for the occasion.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Childrens' Day to BE
Observed Sunday AM.

The Nazarene Sunday school will
hold their annual Children's Day
program next Sunday at 1920 to
which the public is invited.
Recitation, "A Tiny Prayer" by
Joyce Smith; recitation, 1.-The Col
lection Box by Maylon Mills; ex-
ercise by five girls, Olive Grace
Griffith, Mary Ann bishop, Doro-
thy Mcintyre, Agnes Clark and Bea-
trice Clark; song, The Sweet Story
Of Old" by Eugene Smith; exer-
else, why We Love childrens' Day.
by Bobbie and Glen Ludlow; recital
ton, THE Brave Little Missionary
by Barbara Anderson; recitation,
missions and Winding. Eugene
Smith: recitation, take Our PEN
Mes" Laura Bishop; recitation,
The Lesson OF Giving by Dorothy
Smith; solo by Merle Wright.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Jury AbsOlves
Driver of Blame
i'm Fatal Accident
Five-Year-Old Dies After
Being Struck While
Crossing Road

At an inquest which was held In
the local court Wednesday morning
Marvin Kerr, Is, driver Of the car
which bit little Clyde Grogan, was
found ahsolved Of any blame due
to the accident being unavoidable.
This is the report given by prose-
cutting attorney, K. e. sericr yes
terday.
Little Clyde Grogan died six hours
following the accident ct the Pasco
hospital Friday. The boy was said
to have been standing by some mall
boxes on the west side OF Washing
ton street south and not seeing the
on coming car. darted out in front
Of 1t, after waiting for . car COM
ing from the other direction to pass.
Clyde Darrell Grogan was born
September %. 1888 at Freewater,
Oregon and moved here with his
parents a few years ago. Surviving
him are his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Clyde Grogan, two sisters and one
brother. Funeral services we're held
from the Mueller Funeral Home on
Monday morning with the Rev. H.
Attenborough officiating.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Potato Growers to
Discuss Gull Menace

Announcement was made today
that a meeting of growers will be
held Monday TO discuss the grade
and price of early potatoes. Due
to the favorable position of this
locality, IL is felt by several of
the larger growers that by close
corporation, a fair price may be
maintained throughout most of
the season.
The meeting will be held at the
Valley clubhouse on Monday, June
S, 1t 8 O'Clock pm. All potato
growers are urged 10 attend and
TO advise other growers. D.. p.
IL was announced that the par
ticular discussion win be con-
corning prospective market for
culls, which have previously
either been dumped or have been
sold in competition with the bet
ter grades a
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Senate Includes
UmatiIla Item in
Rivers Measure
Hopes Up Again for the
Passage of Authorize
ton of Project

Cassidy's famous "off agin, on
agin, gone agin" car had nothing
on the Umatilla dam. ...
After receiving the depressing
news last week that the lower house
had cut out the section OF the riv-
ers and harbors bill authorizing the
construction Of the dam, this week
telegram announces that the sen
ate has put 1t back In again.
The item was dropped from the
house bill after representative
from Michigan had denounced It ON
the floor as another power BILL"
The identical bin was reinserted In
the measure this week and has pass
ed, according To the information re-
ceived by Secretary Geo. ID. Peters.
Now the item has to stand the
test OF a Joint conference between
the house and the senate, and the
advocates Of the measure are con-
fident that the construction viii be
authorized. This part OF the pre-
liminaries carries no appropriation
for the work. Money for construc-
ton will have to be appropriated
under a separate measure.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Cherry Crop Is
Estimated at 40
Percent Normal
Packing Crews Start on
Bings Tonight; Peak
by Monday

This years cherry crop In the
Kennewick district win be about
forty percent Of normal. according
to n. w. Desgranges, manager Of
the Big Y.
While there have been small pick
ings Of Tartarians for about ten
daye, today saw the first Of the
Blngs go into the boxes, with the
peak Of the picking expected about
Monday Of next week. Cool weather
has retarded ripening and improved
the quality.
It will require crew Of about lbs
workers at the Y to handle the
cherries, with at least two other
concerns also running crews. Wal
lace Williams is packing his own
crop and the Pasco Growers hand
ling most of the remainder.
The first shipments Of new po-
tatoes will be sent out Of this dis
trict within the next week also.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Copyright y n. VI
Car Is Outlaw
Without Yellow
Sticker in Front
Saturday Last Day for
Lane to Stay in
Kennewick

Make it snappy. If your car does
not carry the little yellow tag In the
lower right hand corner Of the wind
shield, for after Saturday Of this
week all cars registered in Benton
county without the tag are subject
to apprehension.
More than two-thirds Of all cars
registered in this county have al
ready been through the lane Tony
Chapman states. Most Of the re-
mainder can make 1t before five
Saturday evening, If they continue
to come in as they have been doing
this past week.
However, the department IS Civ
ing warning that cars which have
been called and did not respond will
be picked up If they are found on
the highways after Saturday.
Next week the lane will be set up
In PaSco.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Graverobbers Meanest

Mrs. w. s. Walters is firmly OF
the opinion that the meanest per-
son In the world is the one who win
rob a grave Of the flowers. Others
besides Mrs. Walters have exper-
fenced the same sensation after
finding graves desecrated.
Tuesday evening several OF the
decorated graves in the local ceme-
terry had flowers, shrubs, vases, etc.
stolen and the wonder of 1t is, Is
how such stolen articles can pos
sibly given even a thief pleasure.
Thieves have already dug up sew
eral OF the Towering plants in the
park this year, too.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
).
& YOU j
.KNO'W?

" Vsashinason ssass Progress eemm'sstss
The first sawmin In what Is now
one of the biggest numbering states
In the Union was built about 1873
at La Camas, six miles above Van
corver on the Columbia River.
A crude affair, it was built by q
man named Cannon, who came out
from the East with John jacob As
tors land party in 1911. Lumber
from his mill was used In home OF
the buildings at Fort Vancouver.
then occupied by the Hudson's Bay
Company.
La Camas has since disappeared.
The new city of Camas Is located
q few miles farther up the river.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Engagement Announced
at University Banquet

At a recent joint banquet Of
Theta Sigma Phi and Sigma Delta
Chi, national journalism honorar-
les of the University of Washing
ton, surprise announcement was
made Of the engagement Of Miss
Vena Grayum, 10 Alger L. Petit
jean. Miss Grayum passed around
a five-pound box Of candy ANNOUNCE
ing her engagement. She is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
n. Grayum of Seattle and q senior
in journalism. Alger is the son Of
Louis Petitjean of this city and an
aviation cadet at Pensacola, Florida.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
Girls Find Mystery
Mothers at Banquet

The annual mystery" mother
banquet of the WINS. was held
in the basement of the M. E. church
Monday evening. There were close
to fifty-five ladies and girls pres
ent. A special lighting ceremony
was used at which time toast was
given to the mothers and also to to
the daughters. The program num-
bers were composed Of violin solo
by Clarence Campbell and vocal
solo by Thee Lampson.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-06-01
The Business Week

with the bituminous coal strike
sesued, except in the stormy Ken
lucky fields, where National Guards
sse sttn on duty, mine operators in
oe rem. hard-coal region signed
: I-year contract giving Lewis CIO
m'on exclusive employment rights
~ anthracite mines = = A slight
soSance was registered In indus
N'al indices, led by car-loadings
sao automobile output Dimin-
.Aans yields from investments and
.eased costs Of doing business
asy force banks to reduce the In
1 rates now allowed on time de-
rAS Railroad executives hail
ne senate's passage Of the Wheeler
truman bill as offering relief in
Ing.