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Milford chronicle., 1940-11-22

Mrs. G. L. Harmon and son Ralph
went to Federalsburg last Friday
evening to see the picture called
The Crucihxion Of Christ" which
was presented in the Methodist
Church.
har. and Mrs Arthur Marvel and
son spent the weekend in Marcus
TIoOk with relatives.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Harmon en-
tertafned Master Everett Isaacs on
Sunday as the guest Of their little
son Ralph. II being Ralphs sixth
birthday The boys spent the day
quite happily together
Junior Kratz visited with Donald
Percell Sunday afternoon,
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Eiweil we're
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-22

Why some people grow pumpA AAsfH
and then let them rot out in sat
fields IS a never failing source q
wonder to this writer. Il is quite eFlT
dent that they have meyer sfe ans
home made pnmpkiil pie.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-22

EpWOrth League Meeting
Several Of our Young people at
tended the youth rally held in the
Avenue Methodist Church. Milford,
last week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-22
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Mrs. c. L. Harmon visited her
cousin. Mrs. Orrie Adams on Tues
day afternoon at the Kent General
Hospital in Dover. Mrs. Adams ia
quite IN with pneumonia.
Mr and Mrs THURMAN Adams
have been recent Milford visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack ElwelI spent
Friday In Wilmington
Mrs. Belle Allen spent the week
end 10 Salisbury with her husband
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Elweli, Mr.. and
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-22

Sunday dinner guests q na
Mrs Earle White Of near 4Fs1sls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
CLUBS ADVOCATE.
 REFUSE SYSTEM
Appeal to Aldermen to ln= clude Allowance in 40
 Budget for Collection

A delegation representing local community clubs will ask the board of aldermen Monday night to make provision in the 1940 budget for the establishment of municipal system of collecting refuse. Community clubs have had the matter under study for several months, and have conferred with the city health ofh- cer, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey. The group will also meet with Mayor Vincent Scully.
 Estimates of the cost of rubbish collection per year range from $40.- 900 to $45,000. However, 1t is be- lieved that the cost can be sharply reduced if some method of combin- ing refuse and garbage collection, is found.
 Under the plan, all refuse would be removed from local homes once a week or oftener by trucks hired or owned by the city. Such a sys- tenn is followed in many cities about the country, including several in Connecticut.
 Attending Monday nights alder manic meeting will be representa- tives of the Washington Park, East End, West End, Overlook Cottage Park, Hopeville, Bunker Hill and Platts Mills Community clubs.
 Departmental estimates for next year must be prepared by Sept. 15. The rubbish collection, if approved, would presumably be charged to the health department, and larger ap- propriation for that department would be necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Christ. Science
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Sunday, Aug. IS, 1s4o

Sunday, Aug. IS, 1940
 SOUL" will be the subject of the Lesson Sermon.
 The Golden Text is from Psalms 66:16: Come and hear, all ye that fear God. and I will declare what he hath done for my soul"
 Selections from the Bible include the following passages from Psalms 62: 5-8: My soul, wait thou only upon God: for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart be- fore him: God is refuge for uS."
 Correlative readings from the Christian Science textbook. Science and Health with Key to the Scrip lures" by Mary Baker Eddy, il- clude the following citation from page 344: 1-8: "It is objected to Christian Science that 1t claims God as the only absolute Life and Soul, and man to be His idea,- that is His image. It should be added that this is claimed to rep resent the normal, healthful, and sinless condition of man in divine Science. and that this claim is made because the Scriptures say that God has created man in His own image and after His likeness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
WATCHTOWER STUDY
 INSTRUCTION

Ye shall eat in plenty and be sat- isfied, and praise the name (Jeho- vah) of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be ashamed.-Joel 2:26. While the re- hgious crowd continue to fume, and fuss and fight and howl against the Lords people, the faithful rem- nant are abundantly fed by the Lord and rejoice. No person on earth today who is wholly on the side of Jehovah and his King can have any cause to be ashamed, and none of the faithful are ashamed to declare uncompromisingly their devotion to the theocratic govern ment. Those people who hold to rec ligion. even though they may make themselves believe that they are Christians, have great sorrow of heart and great vexation of mind. They are without food. They have neither spiritual bread. nor oil. nor wine. 0od's people this witnessed have these things in abundance. Isaiah sB:i. 2. Admission is free to these studies. No collection Is taken. Study starts ct ( ?. m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
SMOKE NUISANCE
 EVOKES PROTEST
Delegation Awaits Upon Mayor Seeking Relief
 From Golf Lots

A delegation which yesterday called on Mayor Vincent Scully to protest against smoke nuisance caused by the private dumps on ThomaSton avenue won assurances from the mayor that steps to cor rect the situation will be taken. The group, comprised of residents of Waterville street and other west ern section streets, showed the may or a petition signed by many resi- dents of the area, asking for an elimination of the nuisance.
 If informal action by Mayor Scul- ly is not able to bring about the de- sired results, the board of aldermen or the board of health will be asked to take the necessary steps.
 The delegation told the mayor that fires at the dump burn night and day, and that foul-smelling smoke is carried for many blocks at all hours. The group was headed by Frank Brickel
 The petitions protesting against smoke from the dumps have been circulated for several weeks, and have been signed by many residents of the Waterville street section. the West End and lower Bunker Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
OLD TIMERS IN
 ANNUAL OUTING
Congressman Smith Will Be Among Many NOtables
 Expected to Attend

The annual clambake and outing of McGrath's Old Timers will take place tomorrow at Schilden's Grove in South Waterbury. Congressman J. Joseph Smith, Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Senator Edward P. Egan and several other prominent citizens have assured the committee in charge that they will attend the event.
 The program will open with a So1tpall game between McGraths 5 Wildcats and Jim Moore's Brooklyn A. c. outfit. Sergeant John Hayes of the police department is manager of the Wildcats and has secured Ed Carmody, former Golden Star twirl- CT to toe the rubber for his team with Joe Kenny behind the plate.
 A special track event between Captain Jack Schlossr of the fire department and Ed Higigns of the police department has been ar- ranged for the afternoon along with several quoit matches between the Wildcats and Brooklyns. The final event on the days program will be a tug of war between the Wildcats and Moss Maroney's Pine Hills.
 Francis x. Hogan is chairman of the, committee and is being assisted by John Hayes, James Moore, David Mccarthy, John McGrath Henry Walsh, Thomas McGrath, Michael Croke and Thomas Walsh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
South Britain Briefs

We heard about one such politi- clan who, when asked for assist ance in reducing the depth and square mileage of mud on a given piece of highway, called the com palmer down. Didn't see you at our voting?" reminded the back ward road-fixer. He saw him at the next election, all right, voting early and often for the opposi- ton.
 Bill WeaSa isn't that way. Bill works for the State Highway De- partment and his jobs are always done little better than the speci- fications call for. Bill came to Britain the other day, mixed up a few tons of that Tanglefoot Patch ing. and graded the approaches to our new bridge so that Horace Green got clear through town be- fore he realized he was here at all. MT. Weasa is smooth op- orator and his Tanglefoot Patch ing is lots better than we figured it would be when Bill first started putting it down over on U. s. 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Congregational
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL

Sunday, August IS, 1940.
 Union Service of First, Second, Third and Bunker Congregational churches.
 10:3O A. M.
 The Order of Morning Worship Prelude: Andante from Grande Piece Symphonique ...... Franck The Call to Worship Hymn No 246-O Jesus, Thou Art Standing The Invocation and Lords Prayer Anthem: O Lord Most Holy .. Apt The Responsive Reading-Selection No. 605 Gloria Patri The Scripture Reading Prayer Offertory: Soprano Solo: Peace Be Unto You .................. Scott
 Mrs. Marjorie s. Nuhn DoXology The Children's Sermon Hymn No. 287-The King of Love Sermon: "The Glory Road"
 Dr. John c. Walker Hymn No. 403--O Where are Kings and Empires Now Benediction Postlude: Marche Pontificale ..... ..'' ................. IOmpelle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
MT. OLIVE A. M. E. ZION

Rev. s. w. Weller, pastor.
 The old-fashioned revival session has been progressing with increasing attention and interest this week. Opened on Wednesday, August 6, it will close Sunday afternoon with a union meeting.
 The Rev. c. w. McNeill, evang- elist, will speak at the services Sum- day morning, his subject being, Gods Time Our Opportunity"
 The subject at the 3 p. m. service will be "The Gracious Design of the Coming of Christ.
 : At 7:45, the pastor, Rev. s. w. Weller, will conclude the revival ef- fort.
 Evangelist McNeill has been well received during his visit to Water bury and his efforts have been truly appreciated. His singing of the spir- ituals has won him much praise. The entire congregation regrets that he has to conclude his earnest ef- forts so soon as they had come to love and appreciate him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Industrial Expansion
 Program Necessary
Real Estate Director Points Out Importance of Proper
 LOcatiOni in Distributing Defense Industry

Chicago, Aug. 1T-Importance of locating industrial expansion for de- fense purposes in such way as to strengthen the nations economic health is pointed out by. J. c. Nichols, director of the Miscellan- eous Equipment Division of the Na- tional Advisory Council of the Ma tional Defense Commission. What we do now in the matter of defense industry development is not 8 mat ter affecting the few years just ahead" he points out. 'The program we must follow, with its billions of dollars of expenditures, is one so huge that its impact will affect the industrial pattern, including the reg ional distribution of industrial ac- tivity, for generation to come"
 MT. Nichols, creator of the 4,000- acre Country Club District, Kansas City, one of the most notable urban developments in the country, a di- rector and former vice president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, comes to his dollar a-year task for defense under Wil- liam s. Knudsen from numerous earlier public services. A member of the National Capital Park and Plan- ming Commission under the last three Presidents, he has also been for two years a member of the Bus- mess Advisory Council of the Com merce Department. The United States Chamber of Commerce has him on its committee on rtade rela- tions with South America, with which he has first-hand acquair1t- ance.
 Illustrating community aids in de- fense-industry mobilization asked for by MT. Nichols, the Real Estate Board of Kansas City, Missouri, has assisted in preparing, in book form, @ complete description of all the industrial plant sites available in that city, including the number of square feet of usable space, the height of ceilings, floor loads that could be carried, availability of trackage, power facilities, yard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17


 Johnny and his gun. They won- der whether or not Johnny will because a mflitarist. Of course there's 8 good answer to that if Johnny knows how to shoot, he will live a lot longer and give a far better account of himself.
 As for conscription, the type of person who is against the draft is the best argument on earth for its adoption quick! So far, not single member of a subversive or ganization has failed to register violent opposition. To a man, Communists are against it. c. l. o. has declared against conscript- ing men. Most of the wistful thinkers and my-eyed imprac- tical folk are opposed. The men who will have to defend this coun- try are in favor of the draft al- most to a man. The intelligent women with sons and husbands are strongly in favor of training men while there is still time for such training The best people we know have been encouraging their sons to enlist or to join up for the past year or more. Returns are not yet in on our poll of Squaw Rock, but we are in- formed that folks out there are getting their numbers ready.
 Do you know that The Ramparts We Watch, an epic patriotic films, sets many scenes in New London? The Whaling City is supposed to have changed less during the peace years than any other smaller community in New Eng land. The film folk know that. The cameras arrived quietly and not even Governor Baldwin seems to have gotten wind of the job until after the film was exposed.
 Connecticut is strong for States Rights and property rights, but the Yankees sometime carry the idea to extremes. We heard of sheep farmer over the other side of town who never fails to claim that any new dog in town has chewed up at least one sheep. Sheep-killing dogs are poor citi- zens. Sheep owners who believe that all well-fed dogs got that way on a straight diet of mutton are like politicians who refuse to fix a road until they find out exactly how property owners along that road intend to vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

Thirty-four years with the United States Marines, and still going strong-that's the record of the local recruiting officer, First Sergeant George A. Beck. He is especially well-equipped, too, to tell young aspirants what the ma rines have to offer, for he has seen service in so many parts of the globe that his history sounds like a travel catalogue. After review ing his itinerary, the sergeant thinks he has visited every spot on earth except the North and South Poles, and there aren't any marines stationed there-yet.
 His peripatetic career started back in 1906, on the fourth of June, to be precise, when Beck signed up with the marines at Boston, hoping for the best. Then the world steeplechase began, his first transfer being to Philadel- phia, where he stayed for some time. Just previous to the out break of the World War, he was stationed down by the Mexican border, a rather troublesome spot in those days.
 Old A. E. F.
 But before the war was over, the young marine had seen 8 good many more dangerous spots. He was with the second division of the A. E. F., in the second battal- ion of the fifth regiment marines. He saw plenty of action during this time, and was made ser geant. He took part in all the major battles in which American troops were engaged, and got him. self wounded in the process. The fifth regiment is so distinguished itself in battle that all its mem- bers, including Sergeant Beck, were awarded the French Four ragere, which is, of course, one of the most highly prized decora- tions which can be won by Am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

of Jesus or Society of Jesus) was founded in 1855 by St. Ignatius Loyola. Its chief work is the edu. cation of youth and foreign n1is- sions, but it is always ready "at the call of the Pope" for special work. The training undergone by Jesuits is long and arduous.
 o. What is the purpose 0f the Perpetual Lamp in Jewish Syna- g0gues?
 A. The Perpetual Lamp, ac- cording to tradition, symbolizes the invisible presence of the Eter- nal. Every Jewish house of wor- ship has one projecting over the front of the Ark. The lighting of the Perpetual Lamp is an impox- tant ceremony h the dedicaSssa of a synagogue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

Q. Are there any active inter faith organizations in the Domin- ion of Canada?
 A. Yes. A Canadian Conference of Christians and Jews has re- gently been formed which is closely modelled after the Nation al Conference of Christians and Jews in the United States. Both groups are endeavoring to "an- alyze, moderate and finally elim- mate intergroup prejudices which disfigure and distort religious, business, social and political re- lations."
 o. What Is the origin and ac- tivity of the religious order of Jesuits?
 A. The Jesuit order Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

duras. Having seen what there was to see in the Western Hemis- phere, he whizzed half way around the world, and stopped at China, where he was a member of the Yangtze patrol. Working from here as @ base, he sallied forth to Hawaii, Guam, and the Philip pines, and then to Japan. It was 1880 before he could tear himself away from the attractions of the Far East.
 With all this experience behind him, the higher-ups in the marine corps decided he would be good man to sell young would-be ad- ventures on the idea of joining the organization, so Sergeant Beck went on recruiting duty at Cleve- land, and later at Detroit. After some time at the Paris Island barracks, he retired on pension in August 1882, and became auto matically one of the reserves. And back to active status he came, when Uncle Sam decided he must bolster his fighting services. Since October, 1889, he has returned to recruiting duty, in which capacity he relgns over Room 209 in the local post office.
 Australia
 When he was asked which of the many countries he has seen he would like best to spend the rest of his life in, the sergeant without hesitation answered, Aus tralia. It seems that Beck stop ped by there On one of his cruises, and has never forgotten what an impression the people there made on him. He thinks they are more comfortable" and homelike than those in this country.
 He says that the greatest ex- perience he has had in all his years of service with the marines was that of going over the top" in the World War. And he's per- fectly willing to admit that he was scared stiff at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Clinned and pasted

Clipped and pasted. Delvin w. Dean, BostonS new official tea-taster claims the only way to get the real taste of tea coffee and soup to surp it in with good resounding "surp', Pennsylvania has seeing eye" dogs than any other state with 80 actively engaged in guiding blind persons This is thirty more than it's nearest rival California. Vandalism reached a new low at Vancouver British Columbia, when thieves took the metal lettering off ombstones in cemetery. Bensons wild animal farm in Nashua, N H. had repeat visits from the stork this summer. He brought two black bear cubs two cinnamon bear cubS two Nubian lion cubs several donkey colts pair of Shet land pony cots two raccoons and lot of peacocks owls and waterfowl :. Traffic Officer Ernest Blood Of the Brockton Mass. police force puzzled at the antics of one motorist who drove by him at his post every morning. The always had his head stuck out of the window Curiosity got the better and patrol Blood stopped and questioned him. He learned that the motorist retired locomotive engineer who couldn't break his old custom of driving with his head out of the window to watch the tracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

The good old days The person who likes to sigh nostagicay every often and wish for the good old days might get satisfaction and fulfillment if he she knew that an d-tme movie camera Oper ator of the 'NickeodeOn days has compiled saga of bygone films It's Hiram Rubin of 215 West SSth Street New York City He operated the sixth protector that from the Edison laboratories He also turned the crank for such fickers The Perls of Pauline of the names that readily comes to mind when you talk about old movies Hi Rubin got lot of this old l6mm film together and spiced it up into quite show and today he makes it available for clubs in dividuals demand If you do day dream about the past you might get kick out of looking at it on the screen some day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Tall Tower
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Good evening.
THE KINGFsHER
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Who folds his wings the instant and shoots downWaro Down river comes the catcher of fishes, Screaming his call of defiance to awkward hunters; Those slow waders who at this season, Would rifle his waters with their poaching. He wheels from his swift course of sudden And shoots up above the low arched branches Above the leafage that shades all but the cnahnel Here he stops in mid air, and seems motlonleSS Yet his strong wings are futtering swiftly; Thus is he enabled to hang suspended, While his keen eyes search the water below him, Loses his height, then regainS it and stays poised Beak thrust downward ready to drop like pummet On the unfortunate sinner, who for moment Swinls up near the surface and ghstenS, And is betrayed by the geam of his slvered sides Revealed to the hunter above .Ishmae to fshes Who folds his wings the instant and shoots doWnWard, Into the water he punges and is out and away Before the spray of his splash has subslded of he flies the dung covered perch on the dead tree That started to fall in the river, but caught Arrested and held by another, it lodged at angle; Leafless imbles rotten, old station for migrants Here he gulps down his catch and for the moment Seems content to gaze up and then down the river. Then suddenly perhaps for the sport of fishing, He gides from his post on the old tree SWoops upward again and pauses i'll waiting, And seen from afar the greenery, looks like dot Yet his wings beating with vigor, and like He shoots straight down into the lucid water! Again and again he rises above the river, Only shaer the surface and send nipples shoreWard Then he tires of this mock fishing, And the catcher of fishes goes screaming down river
 (THoMAs WILFRED SNYDER,
 in the Poets Corner, Hartford Times)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
SIT. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL

O1. MAChAEL S kEflSCOfALl
 Rev. A. F. Lewis The services at St. Michaels church on Sunday, August 18, Thir- teenth Sunday after Trinity, will be as follows: Celebration of the Holy Communion at 7::30 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at II a. m. Rev. Richard W. Baxter of Middlebury will have charge of the services. Thursday
 TOO p. m.-Junior choir rehearsal
 in choir room. Saturday
 300 a. m.-Holy Communion St.
 Bartholomew's Day.
 SALEM LUTHERAN
 (Augustana Synod)
 William R. Frendberg, pastor Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity 10:00 a. m. English Service Soloist-- Ethel SalmonSon. USherS = Arthur Nelson, Carlton Nelson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
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 CRANIUMc CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. A cooper is man who makes barrels or casks.
 2. An actuary is an estimator for an insurance company. comput- ing life expectancies, premiums. etc. 3. A wainwright is wagon maker
 4. A wheelwright makes wheels and wheeled vehicles.
 5. A hostler is one who takes care of horses at an inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Baptist
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Bonnie w. Crowder, pastor.
 II a. m.-Sermon, Excellence of Christ" b ybthe pastor.
 7:45 p. m.-Sermon by the Rev. w. M. A. Taylor of New Haven.
 The Jubilee Singers of New Haven will also be heard Sunday night. following the services and the gen. eral public is invited to attend and hear this well-known and liked group of choriSters.