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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Eight Local Women
Attend Conference

Eight Montgomery County
women attended the Eastern
Shore Division of the United
Women's Democratic Club held in
Ocean City, Nd, August 17-18.
The Montgomery County dele
gates were Mrs. Eugene Casey,
Mrs. Clarence Small, Mrs. Charles
E. Roach, Mrs. Roger Shaw, Mrs.
Elizabeth Banks, Miss Margaret
Brandenburg, Mrs. Hattie Grit
fifth and Miss Ruth Wells.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Miss Graddick To
Wed Mr.. DuvaN

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Grad
dick of Chevy Chase announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Miss Charlene Woolvin Graddick,
to Richard Allen Duvall, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell E. Duvall, of
Rockville.
The wedding will take place Sep
TENDER IA at the All Saints Epis-
copal Church, Chevy Chase Circle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Brandenburg Clan
To Meet September l

On September 1, 1910 the Bran
denburg Clan will hold their an
nual reunion at the Brandenburg
church, Berretts, Carroll county,
Md.
Beginning with the church serv-
ices at IL o'clock, lunch will fol-
low. A special program and bust
ness meeting in the afternoon
will conclude the reunion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Old Home Raced

Under the direction of Harrison
England, the former Hicks prop
erty, next to Peoples Drug Store
is being RACED.
Recently purchased by Sidney
Lust, a business establishment is
expected to locate on this site
soon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Miss Plummer Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter William
Plummer, Gaithersburg, announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Janet Lehman Plummer
to Mr.. Louis Fillmore Watkins,
Jr., SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
F. Watkins of Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Rockville Scouts
Return From
Western Auto Trip
Eight Boy Scouts Make
15-Day Jaunt Through Mid
West. The Rev. J. L. Black
In Charge

Eight Boy Scouts of the Rock
vile Scout Troop 231 returned on
Sunday, August II from fifteen
day auto trip to Yellowstone Ma
tional Park. The scouts were
under the direction of the Rev.
]. L. Black, former scoutmaster
of the troop. Camping in the
open and cooking their meals as
they went, the two car loads of
travellers covered total distance
of 1923 miles. In addition to
Yellowstone Park, the Bad Lands,
Black Hills of South Dakota and
Grand Teton National Park were
also on their schedule.
First in the series of events
were the Bad Lands, situated in
the southwestern corner of. South
Dakota. As. one drives through
this arid region, numerous hills,
composed of peaks, buttes, sharp
ridges, canyons and grotesque tors
can be seen for miles, all magnifi-
Gently colored by deep reds and
various shades of yellow and grey,
due to the mineral content of the
earth. Experts explain these fan
tastic formations from proof,
showing that millions of years
ago the entire region was covered
by water. Slowly it flowed away,
leaving hard sandstone hills,
which later were to be eroded by
wind, rain and other climatic
elements, leaving in their wake
scores of majestic constructions,
all weirdly towering over the
plains below.
Yellowstone Park is probably
the strangest section of country
in the world, for it is there that
are located numerous geysers,
shooting water 150 or 50 feet in
the air; pools, containing boiling
water; and basins filed with mud
through which a sulphurous gas
is emitted. These unnatural con-
ditions also originated many years
ago when the earth was still being
formed. Due to volcanic eruptions
under the earth's surface, giant
tubes have been formed through
which water has seeped. Becom-
ing hot the water is hurled to the
surface with steam, gases, and
various forms of sediment. Sit
uated in the eastern section of
the Rockies, the park is also a
haven for all wild life. Bison,
deer, birds, bears may be seen at
frequent times roaming the woods.
For scenic beauty it is unsur-
passed. Gorgeous blue mountain
lakes, nestled in deep green pine
forests may be seen from the
road. Wild flowers and animals
are abundant. It is truly Gods
countryl
From Yellowstone the rowing
scouts turned toward home, BRING
ing with them a vast amount Of
information and a stronger love
for their country that could not
have been acquired in any other
way. Those making the trip were
Gilbert Guide, Allison Chaplin, JUL
ian Hoshnson, Edward Deets,
Billy See, Lawrence Cecil, Walter
Higgins. and Billy Talbot.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Lloyd A. Brewer, Jr.
Gains Position

Announcement has been made
that Lloyd A. Brewer, Jr., of
Rockville, has been appointed
Assistant District Manager Of the
Equitable Life Insurance Co., of
Washington. Franklin H. Will
son, also of Rockville, is an agent
for the same firm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Farm Bureau Gains
In Membership Here

Results of recent membership
drive netted the Montgomery
County Farm Bureau LOG new
members, James D. King, presi-
dent, announced today.
Montgomery county was second
in the contest" Mr.. King stated.
Carroll county topped the list.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Country Supper
Very Successful

Approximately $500 was real
lied at the recent Montgomery
County General Hospital Supper,
according to reports. A total OF
1346 suppers were served.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-08-22
Dangers Of DELAY

|uDtil s trouble with putting off
tbsro tomorrow is that tomorrow
may be a law against it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
Alien Registration
 Forms Arrive Here
Some 10000 Persons in Waterbury Affected By New
 Law-Must Report Starting August 27

500 and 10000 persons, in all prob- ability, will have to fill out ten different types of forms before the process of registration is complete
 The forms received here are known as Form AR-1, and are a specimen, showing the questions which must be answered by each alien. These may be acquired at the post office after the 27th of the month, but not until that date These forms are to be filled out at home by the aliens, in order to get together the necessary informa- ton. This information will then post office. In cases where there is additional information to be se transferred to Form AR-2, at the placed on file, auxiliary forms, No AR-2a, will be used.
 Form AR-3 is a receipt which is mailed to each alien after he has registered. There is also a Form AR-3a, to be used to replace the regular receipt in case anything happens to it. Form ARA is the blank on which the fingerprints o1 each alien will be registered.
 Forms AR-5, and 2, are for the convenience of the postal authori- ties doing the tabulating, and dc not concern the aliens themselves A special form, AR-11, is to be used for the registration of those aliens. whose place of residence is only temporary. such as. visitors and students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
CONTRACT GIVEN
 FOR SUB-STATION

A contract for the operation of a postal sub-station has been granted to Benjamin Wertheimer, proprietor of the Professional Pharmacy at 153 West Main street by the author ities at Washington. This station will take the place of the sub-sta- tion previously run by Eugene E. Beadle of Pickett's drug store, who decided not to renew his contract because of the governments refusal to give him $500 year.
 The new sub-station, one of IS in the city, will be open from g a. m. to 8 p. m. for the sale of money orders, and registry and parcel post business. Stamps will be sold all day, up until closing time, at 10 p. m.
 However, there still is room for another contract station at some point further from the center, along West Main street. MT. Babin will give his support to any reasonable bid from this part of the city which is forthcoming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
ASK WILLKIE TO
 FIRE HASTINGS

Montpelier, Vt. Aug. IS. (UP)- Wendell L. Willkie was asked by Gov. George D. Aiken today to in- fiuence the resignation of former U. S. Sen. Daniel O. Hastings of Delaware from the Republican Na- tional Executive Committee.
 Aiken's letter. made public last night, referred to charges before a senate subcommittee that Hastings received $7.500 from the Radio Cor poration of America for efforts in obtaining continuance of a govern ment antitrust suit. !.
 In urging the Republican Presi- dential nominee to secure Hastings resignation. Aiken wrote:
 "Whether or not there is anything legally wrong in this action may or may not be decided, but I feel that the Republican party through you as its leader should pretty clearly disassociate itself with the practices of this nature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
V. F. w. COMMITTEE
 DISCUSSES PLANS

Commander Francis w. Orencole presided last evening at meeting of Wheeler-Young Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars in the aldermanic chambers of City Hall, since the armory is closed. The meeting heard reports of the arrangements for a bazaar to be held the week of Sept. 16-2l.
 The post accepted an invitation, received from the Jewish War Vet- erans to take part in an athletic meet at the Municipal Stadium on Sept. eth. The members of the group also made plans for attend- ing . clambake the same day at Painters grove. West Haven. as the guests of the county council. V. F. w.
 There will bc c special meeting of the post on August 22 at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
POLISH SOCIETY
 HOLDING PICNIC

Tadeusz Kosciousko society will hold their annual picnic at Lake wood Park, Sunday, August 18, 1940. Picnic to start at 1 o'clock. Dancing to begin at 5 o'clock at one of New England's favorite ball. rooms, Roseland ballroom. Music for dancing by that popular Frank Wojnarowski and his orchestra.
 Committee in charge of the ar- engagements, Stanley Chmielinski, Wladyslaw Dziezinski, Walenty Slisz, Bronislaw Mazurski, Wincen- ty Chlebowicz, J. A. Boroski, An- toni Kadziewicz. Peter Szczepanski, Antoni Chmielinski, Jan Kuska, Martin Mazurski, Wladyslaw De- lecki, Bronislaw Sadowski, Frank Karpicki. Henry Bartles. Boleslaw Wyrembek, Karol Kaliszewski, Mrs. B. Mazurski, Mrs. A. A. Slisz, Mrs. C.. Dolecki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
Elks Boosters

Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Harry ' x. Cashin, and William J. Cavan- augh spoke last evening at the
 booster night program of the Elks ] at the hall on West Main street. tThere was an attendance of about 200 of the local lodge of Elks. !. Following the speeches, there was a program of entertainment con- .sisting of four-act vaudeville performance, and buffet lunch | con.
 1. The committee which is now . making final arrangements for the !. ElkS bazaar to be held beginning Monday night of next week is . headed by Frank J. Monaghan as !. general chairman, with Harold V. !. Brennan as secretary. Other {. members include Frank J. Mo- Cam, Frank J. Valerie, William
 J. Cunningham. Harry F. Spell man, John F. Holian, and Joseph Keenan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
S5,OOO Suit

Property belonging to Leonard ]. Mecca on Field street and on
 Bank street has been attached in connection with a $5000 damage suit brought against him by Mrs. Mary Costello, in common pleas court. The women claims the
 money in compensation for in juries she suffered in a fall in February. of this year.
 According to the complaint, Mrs. Costello was a tenant in } Mecca's property at 150 Maple street. As the result of a defect in the surface of the walk leading to the rear entrance of the house, she fell and sustained a back in- jury. as well as various internal injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16

The 42 year old Vienna born Oliver, who married Churchilfs beautiful, blond actress daughter, Sarah, is starring in the London seasons biggest musical comedy hit, Black Velvet" and does a regular Sunday night comedy stunt on the British Broadcasting network with Ben Lyon and his wife, Bebe Daniels, former Holly wood movie stars now starring in another musical hit, Flaw Flaw" Oliver recently was reported to be preparing to go to America be- cause of 8 row with his producer, George Black, but now everything apparently is settled and he VOWS to stay here indefinitely - except for 8 four-week visit to New York probably next year, in order to keep his American citizenship.
 Ben Lyon Entertains
 Divers compatriotS vowing to stay here through the war include, besides Lyon and his wife, Teddy Brown, Leigh Stafford, Charles Warren and a score of other lesser known performers working in some of the numerous musical comedies and legitimate plays in the West End.
 Much of Divers popularity is due to the way in which he changes his jokes to keep pace with the war. While his father-in- law ponders ways of winning the war, Oliver jokes and laughs about the whole thing. And Londoners like to laugh with him.
 When the aliens curfew regula- tions went into effect, Oliver pleaded with his audience to laugh quickly at his jokes.
 T have to be indoors by mid night" he explained
 One of his favorite gags empha- sizes his complete" neutrality about the war.
 T don't care who kills Hitler" {" he says.
 Jokes on Churchill Oliver poked indirect fun at Churchill and the royal navy when the German pocket battleship Graf Spec was scuttled at Monte video.
 War teaches people geogra- phy," Oliver said Before this they thought Uruguay was a sort of toothpaste."
 Oliver got into the theatrical business by playing the piano. Previously he had worked in banks and for a cloth manufacturer. He went to the United States in 1926. when he found he could make more money being funny than playing the piano.
 He made his first vaudeville per- formance at the Lyric Theater, Indianapolis, Ind, in July. 1926,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
Party Leaders May Attend State Outing
Ely CuIbertsOn to Be Host Sunday at Democratic
 GatIfering-ScuIIy Invited to Attend

the Democartic nomination for con- gressman-at-large, also will be Q reception in honor of James j. whelan, Democratic town chairman of Bridgeport, and recently chosen as chairman of the party for Fair field county.
 Invitations have been extended by Harry Hull, town chairman of Ridge field Democratic Committee to all the Democratic town chairmen from the 23 towns of Fairfield County, and also to National Committeeman David E. FitzGerald, Miss Mary c. Coughlin, Democratic National Con- mittee woman, John J. Mccarthy ot Newtown, chairman of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee, Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris, vice. chairman of the State Central Com mittee, and the 70 members of the State Central Committee.
 Others invited include Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hur- ley, former Governor Wilbur L. Cross, United States Senator Francis T. Maloney, Congressman James A, Shanley and J. Joseph Smith, and the Democratic mayors of Connecti- cut, including Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford, John w. Murphy of New Haven, Vincent A. Scully ot Waterbury, Frank T. Stack of Nor walk, William J. Fitzgerald Of Nor wich, Andrew F. Nolan of Ansonia George J. Coyle of New Britain John P. Jennings of Bristol, Martin J. Cunningham of Danbury, Cor nelius F. Caldwell of Derby, Charles A. Schaefer of Middletown, Alton T. Miner of New London, William A. Patten of TorTington, Pierre J. Laramee of WiEmantic.
 The program of events will begin at l o'clock, and refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon In addition to the regular sporting events, MT. Ely Culbertson's brother Schai Culbertson, the world famous violinist will give concert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16

and later toured the United States He appeared first in New York at the Palace Theater in June, 1929.
 His first appearance in London was at the Palladium, where every vaudeville performer hopes to top his career. His first try at musical comedy was in Follow the Sun, ? produced at the Adelphi Theater Feb. 4, 1886, by Charles B. Coch- ran, the English Fiorenz ziegfeld.
 Since then, he has become the most popular of England's enter tainers in cabaret and variety the aters and has made several motion pictures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
Market Irregular At
 Opening Of Trading
Dealings Were Light Bonds Mixed Up -Steels Were
 Off-Other Leaders Had Small Losses |

ing steels, .coppers, some rails and motors. Many issues opened ct the previous close.
 Gathers included Honaestako Mining. Vanadiuln, Libbey, Owens. Ford Glass, Goodrich, American Hawaiian Steamship and Lehman Corp. 4.s.
 United States Steel opened at 51 Ia off S-S: Bethlehe nn74 1-4' off 3-8: Anaconda IS l-2 off 1-8: Inter- national Nickel g IS off IA; Amer ican Telephone 150 off 1-2: Chryslef TO 1-2 off 1-S; Standard oil (New Jersey) 8 l-2 off 1-4: and Mont- gomery ward 30 1-2 unchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
: Escapes Injury

A. two-year old boy, Donald West of 34 Clematis avenue, was reported resting comfortably" at Waterbury hospital this aft ernoon. The tot was admitted to the hospital yesterday after fall from the third story veranda of his home. X-rays revealed he suffered abrasions of the face and minor injuries to his left shoulder and chest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
Call It Services!

The reflection of a backyard incineratOr blaze in window led a North Main street woman to believe that a serious fire was in progress last night. In re- spOnse to her alarm, six pieces of fire apparatus rushed to 26l North Main street, only to find that the flames were from a bonfire.
 Members of the Bunker Hill engine company yesterday aided Mrs. Richard Barry, of 35 Colley street, who was locked out of her home. Bremen climped to an open window and then open ed the front door from the m- side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
Delegate

The local dental society will be represented at the 1940 centen- nial convention of the American Dental association by Dr. Gilbert Kiduff. The convention will be held in Cleveland the week of Sept. g, and will feature scien- tific addresses, clinics, and ex- hibitS.
 The mid-season clinic of the Connecticut State Dental aSso- citation will be held at the Water buyy Y. M. c. A. on Nov. 13. The clinic, which in previous years, has been held at Yale, will include ad- dresses and demonstrations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16

names were Benjamin Brown, Eli Brown and William Brown. Their drums are now considered the finest drums in America. These drums are greatly sought and bring a high price.
 The drum shown in the picture accompanying this article is MT. Miller's most highly prized drum. It is Brown" drum and is over 125 years old. It was first played during the War of 1872. In 1880 it was in a parade at Hartford to honor General Andrew Jack son, who was present. When the Yankee Division" came to Bos- ton on their return from France, that drum with the Mattatuck Drum Band, wa sthere to greet them.
 An account of the journeyings of that drum" since it came into the possession of Charley" Mill Ter would make good reading. It WOULD u1Cluue raul 1tCNcIC 3 1lll- mortal midnight route". Bunker Hill, the historic streets of Phila- delphia, the hallowed ground of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Ave- nue" and Broadway.
 Of his fellow-drummers, MT. Miller always speaks with great pride and affection. They've been and are an exceptionally steadfast body of men," he told me. Nothing fickle about those boys"
 Many of them," he said, "have come straight down, from father to son, from fighting old Revo- lutionary War stock, as I did. Do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16

you know that 20 of the present membership are direct descend ants of soldiers of the Revolution?
 "The others are of the same spirit" he added.
 When did Peter Shea join the Mattatuck Drum Band?" I asked.
 With smile of fond memory, MT. Miller answered, There you have an example of the type of men who are attracted to our drum band. Peter was just na- turally born a patriot and d drum major, as he was great entertainer and regular-fellow."
 Being of the same age, asked MT. Miller if he realized that he had lived through more than half of our Nations life. That George Washington had been dead only 58 years when we were born. That James Buchanan was then presi- dent of the United States and I called MT. Miller's attention to the interesting fact that he, him. self, had "drummed" in nearly half of the Nations presidential campaigns.
 When I assured him that I am immensely proud of him as a fel- low old-timer and of all the won- derful things that he has done and yet goes about his affairs as usual and drives his own car... I offered him one of my pipes to smoke and asked him, How come?" He politely declined my pipe, saying that he had never used tobacco in any form nor al- coholic drinks.
 Gro Be Continued.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
WATER
Have You Received Your NEW
 Telephone Directory?

The delivery of a NEW Water town telephone directory. with a red band on the cover, will be completed tonight. This directory contains about 800 NEW party-line numbers that will become effective at ? a. m. (D. s. T.) next Sunday morning, August 16.
 Subscribers who do not receive a copy of this NEW directory by to- night are requested to notify our Business once tomorrow morning SO that one can be delivered.
 Please consult the NEW directory before calling any Watertown tele- phones after ' a. m. (D. S. ID next Sunday morning and thus avoid the inconvenience of calling incorrect numbers. Until that time, please use the OLD directory.
 THE SOUTHERN i.Ew ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY. .. {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
SpotGghting
 Brass City News
Receivers Report

A report for the month of July has been filed in superior court by Charles A. Templeton, receiver for Charles A. Templeton, Inc. The cash on hand on July l, was H,710.22, according to the report. During the month there were re- ceipts of $5,366.86 from the bus mess, of $45, ,95948 in cash collect ed from accounts receivable, and $1071 .23 in cash from other Sourc- es, making a total of $60, 0,l87.79. The cash expenditures during the month amounted to $57,3S0.71, leaving a balance of cash on hand July 31 of $2,72708.
 Accounts receivable rose from $62,97817 on the first to 65,396.15 at the end of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16

Postmaster Charles A. Babin today
 announced receipt of the first of ten
 sets of forms which will be used for the registration of all the city's aliens, commencing August 27th. The
 extent of the task can be imagined
 from the fact that every alien in the city, which means between T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
BY ELMER c. WALZER limited Press Financial Edlt0rl

New York, Aug. 1e-(UPl-Stocks opened narrowly irregular today with dealings light. Bonds also were mixed. Cotton futures opened un- changed to points lower.
 westinghouse Electric lost point to 06 on the first scale and corn products was down 3-4 at 47. Other losses were small fractions, inclhd-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
MOTORIST GIVEN
 POLICE TICKET

Peter Smoley, 24, of 99i North Main street, was arrested today by Motor Patrolman Joseph Lovallo on charge of violating motor vehicle laws. He was notified to appear in city court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16

Ridgefield, August IS. - Demo- cratic leaders from all parts of Con- necticut will attend the outing of Ridgefield Democrats on Sunday afternoon, on the grounds of the estate of Ely Culbertson famous author, journalist and contract bridge authority, on West Lane.
 The outing here, in addition to marking demonstration by the people of this town in support ot the candidacy of Culbertson for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-16
DIVORCE ACTION
 RECORDED TODAY

A divorce action has been filed in superior court by Anne Tekla Kob- ylinski against Villain T. Kobyl- inski. The couple were married on Oct. 21, 1889, and according to the complaint, the defendant has been guilty of repeated acts of intoler- able cruelty to his wife since Feb ruary of this year. She seeks . di- vorce, alimony, and the right to re- sume her maiden name, Anne Tekla HnewuSh.