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Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
THE Birds COLE HOME

The lovely singing birds that al
our fields and grounds with their
heavenly melodies, and which work
like the busy bee TO destroy pests.
are on their way TO their summer
homes. They should be treated as
honOred guests who are tradition
ally given the freedom OF the city.
Their patient industry as they ga
ther nest building materials. weave
sticks and hair together. and collect
worms to feed themselves and their
little ones. tells the human race how
health and happiness are to be had.
Who taught them to cover thou
sands Of miles Of territory and fnd
their way TO the same old nesting
spot? The human race appears short
sighted and dun compared with their
powers.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
MAKING LIFE BRIGHTER

The trouble with some dull and
uninteresting nelghborhoods is that
people have made so little effort to
brighten them up. They have not
seemingly been moved by the good
old song which said, Brighten the
Corner Where You Are" In such
places many homes will probably
show lack Of paint. and few people
seem interested in raising lovely
flowers. Weedy grounds around
many homes convey an impression of
dullness.
Now II these folks would set out
and take good care OF some flower
beds to bring in the charm OF color.
if they would NOV their lawns reg
ularly. and SOW grass seed in the
bare spots. life would be brighter
for themselves and their neighbors.
Such a home says Cheer up" every
time anyone enters or passes it-
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
HAPPINESS AND HEALTH

The American College of ,Physi-
clans at Cleveland has been hearing
statements showing the, effect Of un-
happiness on peoples health. It was
brought out by leading expert that
third of the people who visit a
doctor do not have any definite bod
lily disease, while many more have
symptoms partly due to their emo
tions. ....Htt
There are many people who can't
adjust themselves to their surround
irgs. Some of them live in unhappy
homes, and can't agree with. their
husbands, wives, parentssA or chill
dren. Some Of them fret about mon
ey troubles, or inability to buy the
things they want. Some wear them
selves out chasing some, new form
of excitement or illusion.
Then there are many who are
fretting over unhappy love affairs.
Jealousy has made many people sick.
When the adored lover becomes cold
and Indifferent, the disappointed
heart often turns the bodily func-
tions sour. and people eat and sleep
with difficulty
The ability to make the best of an
unpleasant situation is wonder
full gift Some folks go through these |
experiences with a smile, and will |
not permit themselves to fret over
them.
An intricate network of nerves
connects the mind and the physical
organs. If the mind feels sick and
discouraged, the digestive apparatus
may not work properly. and the sleep
that renews the body may be abb
sent.
These folks need a new philo-
sophy. The old hymn said some
thing about there being a balm for
all our ills. Many find it in common
sense philosophy, that says if you
are disappointed in one aspect of
life, find satisfaction somewhere
else. When the motorist finds the
way to his destination blocked, he
finds. a detour. There is always some
detour by which one can avoid the
obstacles and reach the destinations
of life.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
WHO'LL DO THE MOsT WORKf

One favOrite motto of modern life
is Don't work too hard" Getting
along with the least possible work
is popular. A different idea is ex-
pressed by the national cotton pick
ers contest. with $4,000 in prizes. to
take place next fall near Blythe
Vile. Ark.
This affair will stir rivalries like
the corn husking contests OF the
Middle West. and the plowlng con-
tests OF Canada and various places
in our country. In former days the
men used TO brag who could saw up
the most wood or NOW the most
grass. If the idea Of competing TO
sec who could do the most and the
best work could be made more pop
ular. the cost of many products wOuld
be less.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
THE END OF TYRANTs

Some people say that the rule Of
men like Hitler and Stain over
great governments is so destructive
to freedom and progress. that at all
costs they should be conquered and
put in their place" II Britain and
France were in danger of being
really conquered, some people
would have the United States give
them naval or military aid.
The present outlook in the war
against these dictators is not SO
good as it might be- The crushing OF
brave little Finland has spread con-
siderable gloom. The little countries
in the southeast OF Europe seem
more inclined co. submit. to German
and Russian dictation. They see
what happened to CzechoslOvakia,
Poland. and Finland
The democratic nations should
not be discouraged or lose faith in
their ideals OF freedom, even IL it
proves impossible to completely put
down rulers like Hitler and Stain.
1t has been the history of mankind
that great tyrants rise from time 10
time and threaten to OVerrun and
dominate the world. Frequently they
have overrun and dominated a good
part OF il for a time.
But such men do cruel and unjust
things. so that great forces rise
against them. They create countless
enemies who on many occasions have
wrought vengeance on them. They
crush populations and these popu-
lations rise In revolt.
The tyrants live lives Of great
strain, The power Of the
human body and nervous system to
hive under such strain is limited
The people who thus ride over the
eorth as conquerors have often been
by an internal enemy. the
physical weakness to which all flesh
Is subject
The worlds tyrants do not last
very long. Some external or inter-
nal force rises against them and
puts them down, even II it can't be
lone Immediately by armies and ma
nes. The United States is never
likely to cross the ocean again to
aid in suppressing dictators and
Kings and emperors. II will trust
hat the inexorable forces OF nature
will in time do the job.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
Milford, Friday, April 1s, 1910
GERMANY,s LIGHTNING sTROKEI

GERMANY'S LIGHTNING STROKES
The world is amazed at the swift
and decisive strokes by which the
Nazi government of Germany has
swept over two more little neutral
countries, Denmark and Norway.
Such lightning war, as the Germans
love to call it, creates a terror for
all civilization.
The people who admire power and
efficiency without regard to moral
standards, may admire this speed
and system. The Germans over
whelmed Poland in two or three
weeks, though the Poles seemed to
have a fine and fairly well equipped
army. The German military plans
had been so complete, that the Poles,
though superb fighters and brave as
lions, could do little.
The Nazi rulers strike with dead
ly skill and science, and get the lit-
tie neutral nations into such q, state
of terror that they may humbly bow
the knee. The ascent Of iGermany
from the PROSTATE, chaotic. and ap-
parently hopeless condition in which
it was lying only seven years ago,
to its present majestic striking pow
er, is something which has. perhaps
nc parallel. Il is a terrible thing
when a nation acquires u control
over modern science that permits
it to thus rule so ruthlessly over
great populations
There are always limitations to
human power The great tyrants of
history thought they could rule the
world, but even their astute and re-
morseless brains could not see ev-
erything. There were weak points in
their armor. They created such a
host of enemies that they could not
stand against these multitudes of
humanity. In time it will work out
so with those who try to conquer in
these days.
people think Germany is un-
conquerable, but she has weak !
points. One is her small supply of
oil, a material absolutely necessary
ia modern war.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
THE FEET AND THE HEART

II was said at recent meeting Of
the Oklahoma Chiropody association,
that women who suffer with their
feet pay a penalty through their
nerves and many family troubles
were said TO be due to suffering feet.
The Creator gave us good feet
with which to walk over life's long
road, but something has happened to
many of them so they limp and groan
aa they perform this toilsome march
A few dollars spent in correcting a
child's foot trouble may save him
from going lame physically or men
tally. II your feet ache, the happi-
ness of country walks will be dim
med, the boy won't probably make
any grand runs around the bases.
and the girl won't be likely to thrill
her partners on the dance floor.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19

1T TAKES only a fraction Of a
minute to say courteous word in a
business transaction, but that word
is remembered for many days. and
II brings more business.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19

PEOPLE keep asking how they
can get more money. Those who
have made money will say they got
Il BY doing something the world
wanted done better than It had been
dcne before
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19

WE OFTEN HEAR about the "for-
gotten man." A business is also
sometimes forgotten because It has
no plan to call the attention Of the
public to its work.
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19

IF PEOPLE could only have the
same wonderful memory about pay
ing their bills that they show in col
lecting money due them, the cost Of
doing business and the prices Of
goods and services could be reduc-
Milford chronicle., 1940-04-19
2llll1 STORES

Prices appearing n the above advertisement ssee,v ..
close Of business Eaturday, April s0
all prices appearing e abefe Advertisement esetvs a ia
.ioa Del A&R Food Store GFoeey Produce prices 40
also elective at our Miltoa. Del stsFe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
ZION LUTH HERAN
 COMMITTEE SET
Plans Completed for Fes= tivaI of Seasons By
 Iduna Circle Dec. l3

Final plans for the festival of the seasons, December 13. were made by the Idula Circle of Zion Luth- eran church at the meeting recent ly at the home of Mrs Gustav John son in Oakville.
 Four committees were appointed, one for each season of the year. to have charge of one table. A spt cial program is being planned, which will include a number in keeping with Lucia day.
 This day is generally celebrated in Sweden with programs and pageants with the central theme of light. The society decided not to meet again this month, because of the Christmas holidays, so the next meeting will be held January 6, 1S41, at the invitation of Mrs. Ham, nah Clausen on Orange street.
 Among these present at the mset- ing In Oakville were: Mrs. Walter Rudolph, Mrs. John s. Larson, Mrs. Robert Feest, Mrs. L. John Larson, Mrs John WeSter, Rev. and Mrs. E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Bob Schlosser superintendent of Fire Alarms, has been kept busy since his recent vacation perfectng card system for use here The Kardex Interlocking are being used by Bob who expects to finish his task early 1941 He has finished rotary system of tabu- lated streets of which he said there 887 with the considerations bringing the list up to 2,700 This rotary system will be used by fire alarm operators at the switchboard At present they're using an old card index system. The cards referred to when calls arrive
 making necessary to thumb through many before the name of the street is found. This card system which is stand with flaps be revolved conven ienty and may take only thirty seconds to send out alarm The task has been arduous and special big type typewriter necessary to print the street with boxes and engine numbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
LADIES AID FAIR
 WELL ATTENDED
Turkey Supper Served; Event Is Held in Church
 Gymnasium

Afternoon and evening programs of the annual fair of the Ladies Aid Society of the Mill Plain Union Church were largely attended yes- terday. A turkey supper was a feature. The fair was held at the church bymnasium.
 Mrs. Ralph Harris was chairman of the supper committee and Mrs Herman Manuel was in charge of the dining room. Mrs. Earl Case headed the ticket committee.
 The fair booths were furnished by committee consisting of Mrs. Case, Mrs. Ormand Reed Mrs. Joseph Mulkern, Mrs. Carl ton Chapin, Mrs. Ralph Roberts, Mrs. Raymond Russell, Mrs. Stan ley Heaton, Mrs. Lee Rowley, Mrs. Royal HuckinS, Mrs. Albin An derson, Mrs. James Wilcox, Mrs. Harry Kilbourn and Mrs. Walter MacCasland.
 The kitchen workers were Mrs. George Crose Mrs. George Hub bard, Mrs. Grille Arden, Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. Albert Cran- dall, Mrs. Clarence Sugden; Mrs. George Mitchell, Mrs. Harold Pier pont, Mrs. Robert W. Gardner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
HARMONY LODGE
 ELECTS TONIGHT

Officers of Harmony Lodge, A. F. & A. M will be elected at the an- nual meeting tonight at the Masonic Temple. The present slate is headed by Norman E. Kunde, worshipful master.
 Other present officers are: Senior warden, Thom W. Corby; junior warden, Merton E. Brown, senior deacon, Morton c. Tracy; junior deacon, Robert L. Curry; senior steward, John M. Moffat; junior steward, Leon H. Mayshaw; chap lain, Elmer M. Hurlbert, P. M; marsal, F. George Mitchell, P. M.; treasurer, William H. Stahl; secre- tary, John A. Mckay, titler James B. Isherwood, and organist, Harold F. Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
HEALTH FORUM
 IS ENDED HERE
Defense Problems Stress ed in Discussions; HOus-
 ing Needs Pointed Out

The winter joint meeting of the states public health officers and members of the Connecticut Public Health association came to close last night after an all-day program in which general and specific prob lems were discussed. Problems ariS- ing from the national defense pro- gram were particularly stressed.
 Acute problems will result from the defense program, especially in the field of housing, pr. c. c. Pierce, regional director of the U. s. Public Health Service, declared.
 Dr. Pierce said during his ad- dress:
 To-day there has come upon us suddenly the demand for a na- tional effort for preparedness which requires the conservation of every jot and title of our resources. No work can be afforded which does not contribute to our strength, and no resource, no skill which we have in store must remain unused if it can be made by any means to con- tribute to our security.
 The concept of a total war neces- sitates the concept of a total de- fense, a total national effort, not only toward resistance but toward unassailable strength. All recorded history shows that no nation has arisen to strength, as we have; or remained strong, as we hope to no human rights have been es- tablished or liberties maintained without dynamic, aggressive ac- tion.
 Yet, for what cause is this na- tion arming if not on behalf of the men, women and children who compose it? Their physical fitness, their freedom from preventable disease, their morale or mental stamina, will determine almost en- tirely the effectiveness of all other defense efforts. Important in the easy days of peace without cloud on the horizon, it is urgent now that the people of this nation be physically tough, mentally sound, and morally strong.
 This vast expansion of war in- dustries has caused many new in- dustrial hazards to appear and familiar ones have become inten- sified. This situation shows the need of extended industrial hy- giene measures to precent the waste to industry in training highly skilled employees over long months, only to have them break down sud- deny with tuberculosis, mental disease, or some other crippling condition. This expansion of war industries will also bring acute problems of housing, medical care and health protection for workers and their families. Our industrial machines are the most efficient in the world. The men and women who man the machines must have comparable efficiency
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Lorraine Maynard of Camp Street celebrated birth day Thanksgiving Day and in the evening her friends took her to Ma DeeS in Bristol for turkey supper . Rev. Francis J. Finn, of Painville brother of Rev. Leo Finn former pastor of St. Mary Magdalens Church. Oakve is the present chaplain of the Catholic Daugh ters of America Dr. Carroll Cuhane, Central Avenue dentist interested spectator at the ArmyNotre grid struggle in Philadelphia over the weekend MT and Mrs Olnde DiNapol Union Street pharmacists win lovely diettian at St. Marys Hospital, enjoyed the hospitality of Seven Gables Inn Milford recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
EN EN.

Bob and John Mitchell of EaSton Avenue are anX- ously hoping that the Park Department will soon sane tion skating they can try out their new shoeskates Shirley Morse is going to be swamped with birthday cards again Saturday. Marie Glasberg of East Main Street is giving her left hand double work these days She's laid up with badly bruised right hand sustained in recent accident Mike Leon proprietor of Lake Quassapaug is contemplating building a restaurant on his Mddlebury premises for next summer. So many babies swallowing safety" pins it would be good idea if someone would invent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Mayor LaGuardia of New York City is many things ernment in the big city AS we know, he direct orchestra when occasion demands. Right he is of all-American designs You know folks, going in for made-n-America things these days and this doesn't mean you have to have the American flag embaz oned on all your wearables It just means that what you wear is the result of American ingenuity in the designing. As we were saying Mr. LaGuardia has been conferrng with radio fashion newsreeS and other tives for the gigantic Spring Fashion Show of 1941 There will be represented only about 1000 styl- sts, editors, store executives and The mayors definition of the word fashion follows Fashion is anything that because is the best of
 it's kind for particular occasion and because it's design and color break the monotony of what has gone before Not a bad definition, at that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
South Britain Briefs

member a blue tick critter he had that circled buck back toward us one night and almost broke up the hunt. It was bright night. with the moon silver disc bigger than Wa terbury Green. We started the dogs and heard them trail. Finally, just lazy-like we Topped down on a moss bank at the foot of a ledge. The dogs swung off and away, the bass notes dying first and then the high pitched yelps of the lady hounds. We dozed a little. guess, and then Charley made flying jump into the air and let out a warwhoop like a Pootatuck land owner that's just been trading with one of our first settlers. All the boys thought he was snake-bit, but he wasn't Charley pointed behind us, and there. like a cutout on Santa Claus card, stood the biggest buck deer in New Eng land, looking down on us from the top of that ledge and figuring out which man or boy to kill first. Sher- man escaped top bracket tragedy that night just because Charley Light was alert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Al Smith, tennis star, is celebrating another birthday today. Mr. and Mrs John H. Anderson of Marion are sending out birth announcements It was a daughter at St. Marys Hospital. George R. Sturges of WOOdbury former commander of the First Company, Governors Foot Guard, is patient at the Hartford Hospital where he underwent major opera tion Mrs Fred QuatranO, Alvina Srica, entered St. Vincents Hospital, Bridgeport, yesterday morning for treatment. Muriel FarrOw of Plantsville and Francis J. SynOtt of WatertOwn married recently at St. Patricks Church by Rev. Bernard J. Foster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

over the sand dunes. You find that in the newly organized parachute battalion the only man hurt thus far is Maj. William N. Miley, its commander, who injured his should CT making a landing. Among tank CTS, the outstanding casualty here is Maj. J. R. N. Weaver, battalion commander who smashed his nose when his tank leaped barrier. NO ARM CHAIR
 GENERALS TODAY
 The point is that today's field ,of- ficer is active with his troops, and the armchair general is out of date. Soon among the 5000 infantry offic-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

CTS receiving courses at the Infantry School at Fort Benning, there will be 100 generals going back to carry ing rifle, and studying new tech- niques and new weapons on the ground.
 Gen. H. B. Fiske, now retired, but one of the A. E. Els greatest tac- tical and training officers, came to Fort Benning to watch some of the training activities there. He was pleased with the thoroughness and practical nature of hte trainng of both men and officers. s
 "In France" he said, i've soon found that the training of company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Hedwiga Roman, Martha OstrOwski and Anne DeSantis took in several shows during recent visit to New York They visited the Havana Madrid and the grand Ballet Russo. Milton KardO local mag clan, is taking seight- hand lessons from an old master of legerdemain in Bill Telash of Farlawn Milt is one of the states up-and coming artists in that lne A daughter Gilda Carolyn, born to Rev and Mrs J. E. Parrella in New Haven recently. The proud pOppa is the pastor of the Italian Baptist Mis- sion here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05
CANADIANS GIVE FIELD
 GLASSES

Vancouver, B. C.-OP)-At least some Canadian soldiers will be equipped with German made mil- itary field glasses when they take the field against the Nazis. Follow ing a government appeal for binocu- lars to be used by Canadian soldiers now being recruited, many sets of glasses have been sent to the Ord nance Depot here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-05

Eleanor HOckert is missed around the City Hall these days. Illness may be blamed. Joe CrOnin popular K of c. worker is laid up at his Park Road home with bad cold Bill Harrington, city editor is confined to his Waterve Street dOmicile another cold victim Paul Palen Jack Suffa Frank GoOde Dorothy Lewis, Charles OCOnner Janet Free man. James Mcdonald, James Petteway and Harry Bartlett have been given important roles by the Bunker Hill Players for their next production tomorrow night entitled, 'The Haunted House., by Owen Davis. You can see them in action at the Bunker Hill Church gym.