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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FRANK GARNET
 MAKES CHARGES

Hartford, Conn, May l--CUP)--- Frank Gannett, Rochester, N. Y, publisher, and candidate for the Re- publican presidential nomination, last night accused the New Deal of having designs to take over the 1n- surance industry and operate 1t as Q government monopoly"
 GannettS address to a group of Connecticut Republicans was broad- cast over a nationwide network He spent the day meeting high-ranking Republicans.
 "If that is not the purpose Of the New Deal" Gannett asked, "Why Senator Wagner's proposal to put the government into competition with the insurance companies by tho sale of annuities at less than cost?"
 "When the history of this period Is written," the publisher contin- ued, Senator Wagner will stand out as one of those who most persis- tently has threatened our govern- ment with dangerous legislation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FIRE OFFICIALS
 PROBING CAUSE

State troopers and Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey today were still Investigating the fire which yes- terday destroyed the interior of the Rose Dress Shop, S7 South Main street, causing damage ex- ceeding $iO,O0O. Cause of the blaze still eludcd the marshal and Troopers Maurice Purtell and Charles Flanagan who secured the ruined premises throughout thc morning.
 Marshal Lahcy said the fire was well underway by the time it was discovered shortly before 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Max Bram, of 78 Roberts street, owner of the business, was reached by telegram at Bridgeport, and he stopped short a train trip to New York City t0 return. He said damage was very high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
HOTEL OWNERS
 SEE INVENTIONS

Atlantic City. N. J.. May i.-(UP) Delegates to the New Jersey State Hotel associations 22nd annual convention were introduced today to q series of innovations ranging from noiseless vacuum cleaners to fire-proof lobby drapcs of woven glass
 Hotel men from New Jersey, Can ada, New England, New York, Vir- ginia and the Carolinas attended the convention.
 Among the manufacturers ex- hibits at the meeting were "cold' lights for decorative purposes, par titions of glass brick and ultra modern cocktail lounges with not a splinter of mahogany anywhere.
 John R. Kersey of Shark River, N. J., is slated to become the as- sociation's new president in tomor- rows election, succeeding Bennett E. Tousley of Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
SPEEDY TRUCK
 DRIVER FINED
Campaign to Curb Demons on South Main Street
 Starts in Earnest

A drive [" check speeding on South Main street began today with the arrest of a Brooklyn CNY) truck driver by Captain William Duggan and Motor Patrolman Alfred Over ton.
 Captain Duggan said Carl siegel, g, Of Brooklyn, was guiding his big truck at an excessive rate near city corners which is posted for 90 miles an hour. Siegel arrived in city court in time to pay $i0 fine, and resume his way to New York.
 Complaints have been received that motorists are opening up as soon as they near city corners, Cap- tain Duggan said, adding that they better "open up" their eyes for the motor patrol cars which will tour the area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
CHICAGO DRIVERS
 ARE OUT ON STRIKE

Chicago, May l.--tUP)-Milk de- lIVeries were halted in greater Chi- cago today by strike of $500 de- livery men and dairy plant work CTS who rejected proposed wage reduction.
 The strike began shortly after midnight when the contract be- tween the MIX Wagons Drivers union and the Associated MIX Dealers expired. Officials of the Drivers union, an American Fed eratIon of Labor affiliate, said de- liveries would be made only to hos pitals, orphanages and to homes where milk was necessary. Normal delivery in the area Is l,250000 quarts daily,
 The drivers demanded that their old contract providing for wages ranging from $30 to $44 week be renewed while dealers said that competition made impossible pay ment of that scale and offered in- stead Q scale of $28 to $43 per week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Only Five Remain I'm
 Postmastership Race
Sixteen Applications for Middlebry Appointment
 Filed OriginaIIy-Three Women Candidates

the town of Middlebury the commis- sion states that the settlement" which they consider 10 be Middle bury is the area in the vicinity of the post office which represents population Of about 200 families. II is admitted by the commission that they have figures to the effect that the town of Middlebury comprises about 1912 square miles and has a population of about 2,400 people.
 The other five applicants, who were accepted insofar as residence ls concerned are: Mrs. Mildred DWy- CT, Richard Finley, Louis Stepon- aitis. Mrs. ola J. Finley and Mrs Mary D. Lnwlor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
METHODlSTS ARE
 AFTER TAYLOR

Atlantic City, N. J., May i-(UP) A report demanding the recall Of Myron c. Taylor, president Roose- velt's personal envoy to Pope Plus, was considered by the General As- scmbly of Methodists today,
 The assembly's committee on in- erdenominationa relations urged his recall in Its report, The com mittee based It's demand on the principle of separation of church and state, backing the viewpoint Of the council Of bishops which had declared itself "unalterably opposed to any establishment Of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the United States"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Only Ave of the sixteen applicants for the Middlebury postmastership have been acceptable to the United States Civil Service commission, it was learned today on good authority. Two were rejected for making ap- plication too late, seven on a quCS- ton of residence, and two others, although not disqualified, have been notified by the commission that there Is question of eligibility also because Of residence.
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith has appeared before the appeals board of the commission, and argued that their Interpretation of the regula- tions to exclude any of the appll- cants on the grounds of residence is erroneous. The board has agreed to reconsider the question.
 The seycn disqualified on the rul- ing of the Commission that they do not live within the settlement of Middlebury where the post office is located arc: Mrs. Margaret Riley, present acting postmaster; Mrs. Ag- nes Proulx, Wilbur l.. Duxbury, Francis J. Payne, Mrs. Geraldine W. Shea, Mrs. Lillian M. Warner and George T. Mitchell. The two about whose residence the Commis- sion is uncertain are: Mrs. Loah Stevens and John R. Brennan.
 According to law, applicants are limited to those who have resided within the delivery of the office for which the examination is given or within the city or town where it is located for at least one year next preceding the closing date for re- ceipt of applications. Those dis qualified for residence arc served by rural routes out Of the Water- bury post office.
 In answer to their claims that they arc eligible as residents of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FRIEND OF OLD
 PRESIDENT DIES

Providence, R. l., May l--(UP)-- John Ezra Bolan, 70, widely known Rhode Island attorney and friend of the late President Theodore Roosevelt, died at hospital today after two-year illness.
 A native of Rhode Island, Bolan 1925 to 1892 and formerly was q served as a state representative from member of the state public welfare commission.
 When TT. R." broke from the Re- publican party and formed the Pro- gressive party in 1912, Bolan helped organize the new party in Rhode Island and was an unsuccessful Pro- gressive candidate for U. s. repre- sentative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Naugautck, May i--Naugatuck residents were saddened today by the death last night at 9:20 at the Waterbury hospital of Donald Gibbs, l7, son of Mir. and Mrs, Omar B. Gibbs of 670 High street The youth received serious injuries early Sun. day morning when he was hit on New Haven road when walking in a dense fog,
 It was the first fatal accident here in more than eight months,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Euclid Lodge

Euclid Lodge will entertain Right W0rshipful Frank M. Jef- frey of TOrrington, deputy grand master of the Third Masonic Dis trict. at Masonic Temple next Tuesday evening. An apprentice degree complication has been arranged. All Master MasOns arc invited to attend. WOrShipfui Mas ter Ellsworth A. Schmidt has ar- ranged 2 special program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
THIRD VICTIM DIES

Westneld, Mass, May l-tuP)- Harry Meacham, 78 Of Dalton died at & hospital today from injuries suffered In a collision at Chester that took two other lives.
 Morris Cutler, 37, of Gconard Place. Albany, N. r., operator of one auto, died instantly and Ernest Haskell 70, of Dalton, a passenger in the car driven by Moacham, died at a hospital after the collision yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Fratenal News
FrancO-Americans

The annual meeting of the Franco American club will be held this evening with the election of officers as the principal feature of the business session. President Arthur Noel will preside. Several contests for offices may feature the session. All members eligible Co take part in the elections are requested to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FREE PRESS SOLD

Detroit, May 1--(UP)-The i09- ycar-old Detroit Free Press changed hands today with F. D. Stair, pulp fisher and principal owner since 1906, turning over his holdings and activities to John s. Knight. pub- fisher of the Akron tO) Beacon Journal and the Miami (Fla.) Her. aid.
 Stair, who said he wished to retire because of his advanced age, re- mains on the Free Board of Direc- tors as chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
NOsahOgan Lodge

Wyant Dabis Hubbard described some Of his experiences in Africa in q talk before members of Nosa- hogan Lodge of odd Fellows last night nt odd Fellows hall He said that he had found Africa high, healthful and beautiful, contrary to the general belief of oppressive heat and prevalent disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
City Wins Decision
 In Supreme Court
Directed Verdict Given in Suit for Boys Death Upheld in Highest COurt-CO Comments Made on Traffic Plans

the plaintiffs inteState and Hall in any comparable degree. The ruling was correct.
 Danger to pedestrians is not necessarily indicated because auto. mobiles had been involved in minor collisions ct the same intersection.
 Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch, assisted by Attorney Edward J. Mcdonald, appeared for the city while Attorneys Francis Mcdonald and Pasquale DeCicco represented the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Sacrament Pastor
 Fairly Comfortable

The condition of Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor of the Blessed Sacrament church, was described as fairly comfortable today at St.. Marys hospital where he has been a patient since last Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
LATE REALTY NEWS
WARRANTY DEED

WARRANTY DEED Watcrvillc Corp. tO Arthur TayIur, property on Chester ave- nuc.
 QUIT CLAIM DEED Ippazi0 AlessiO tO John VOcciO and LGnise Lanyaeri, property on kiamden avenue.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02
HULL. rae POKER pLAYER

WhIc pretty well united opposition 70
program reciprocal trade treaties
of the pacts The Christian Science
prints editorials from eastern
including Times Baltimore Sun, Washington Star, Bos
Evening Transcript Barrons Weekly all commencing the
Hull pacs
From hosewo believe that good
injected this good will program however another
Russell attorney gives testimony regard
ing the methods employed the Venezuelan agreement which
the bars South American oil and ruin the
industry Mr. Brown said that because of his admira
Secretary Hull he thought the would be tried
political pressure but its merits
had shock My of humor still intact know
happened me- He pointed that he could have
going happen had he taken warning from the
story Saint in Serge which discussed of the admirable
traits of Hull The that should have warned
they his Spanish American activity from
which quote;
Regmentdashng in his long Custer
rOIed hat. they fight
Captain Cord poker When
all
regiment his aide recalled He
while held kind
timdy carefully other full houses
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

We have seen the report of COM
petent petroleum engineer who figures
that this district will produce 1000 bar
rels to the acre. That would indicate
an oil field that will produce from S1O,-
100000 to $15,OOO,OOO in its ultimate
yield, which is enough to attract the
most rabid wildcatter.
We know the eyemarks of the Rim
rock pool: The old VBig Elephant"
water well which made oil and turned
to water, and a few other wells which
had SHOWINGS of oil. When acidiza-
ton same a group of Kelvin operators
formed a cooperative drilling company
and tried out acid in this new district.
The result is this $1O,OOO,OOO pool which
is good to the state of Montana as
a new oil field: it is a new field because
it is producing an entirely different type
of crude than is found elsewhere in the
field.
When we look to other parts of
the field and see these same eye
marks, does it not seem possible that
many millions of barrels of oil
yet to be developed In the areas
which were abandoned, as was the
RimrOck area, because of the small
showing of early-day wells?
How many of the early day operators
remember the Malcolm well, south of
SunDurst? 1t was one of the first wells
in the field, and there are few who were
in kevin-Sunburst who did not see that
well IN PRODUCTION. 1t was drilled
by w. HI. Essex whose company was
known as National Exploration company
Those were the days when everyone
expecting a 1.-TWO thousand barrel
we'll" None was satisfied with a small
nNNTn
of wells which would be good producers
with acidizatiOn were plugged and
abandoned before 1888. That was the fate
of the Malcolm well. 1t had oil at the top
of the lime and Mr.. Essex stated that it
tested eight barrels per day. Oil stood
about 800 feet in the hole. 1t was drilled
deeper BUT DID NOT STRIKE WATER.
That is a splendid indication, in the
light of present oil field production prac-
tees 1t was abandoned as nOn-cOmmer-
ciaI-Iike the early wells in the Rim
rock pool.
There is little doubt that the old Mall
colin well would have made a producer,
had acidization been known. 1t follows
that If someone were to drill a twin To-
cation today and acidize it they would
be fairly sure of production; possibly of
a big WELL because big wells have come
with intensive development of all these
new pOOAS. mere mas Deeu aDSOAubSty hO
drainage around the Malcolm well. The
nearest well, the Overseas-Ferring No. 4,
likewise had oil at the top of the Madi-
son lime. Scores of oil men now active
in Kevfn-Sunburst saw that well when
the crew was baiIing oil. But because
that was before the days of acid, the
Ferring well was likewise abandoned.
So there has been absolutely no drain
age I'm the Malcolm well.
Two and a quarter miles east Of the
Malcolm wen was drilled the parallel
Of the famous Big Elephant of the RIM
rock pool. That parallel was the Sum
burst-Boyce ''gusher." To say that tt
was a 2,OOO-barreI water wen is one
thing but to say 1t another way gives
IL a different meaning. Say that this
well had gas pressure enough to make
It flow, and we realize that there is
something In the MaIcoIm-BOyce area
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

A poor man has a hard time OF
II. Just as he bolts the door
against the wolf the stork flies in
the window.
The girl friend said she would
mt for Russian but she would
for Finn.
whats the idea OF kicking my
dog He won't bite your
Maybe not, but he raised his
leg and ! thought he was going to
kick me-"
Couple parked along highway
He: Lets get married or some
thingi"
She: Wen get married or moth
ing"
s~s ~ss
Old Uncle Ezry had been very
much occupied all by himself in a
corner near the fireplace. He was
working industriously with a stub
Of pencil and a piece of paper.
Suddenly he looked up happily.
''Doggone", he exclaimed, IF
lint learned to write!"
May got up and looked over the
crawled lines across the paper.
What do it say?" she asked
Il don't know, replied Uncle Ez-
Y, puzzled. II amt learned to read
1t. .
Kevin's population can be doubled
t you do your part.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02
..MoRAL EafBARGon MAY APPLY


WAsHnNGTON-State Department
Is considering extension of the
moral embargo" to shipments of
aviation gasoline to Japan and
Russia. It was indicated by at
taches although the Department
would not confirm reports that a
number of U. S. Oil companies al
ready have been requested 10 cease
such shipments. AS yet, the
moral embargo applies only to air
planes and to methods and equip
ment for making aviation gasoline.
Attaches indicated the belief that
If such an embargo we're declared,
1t would Immediately ban all ship
ments, even those to be made under
already existing contracts.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02
GASOLINE TAX 81 YEARS OLD ON FEBRUARY 25,
HAS TAKEN 0OOO.OOO 900 FRO

coong
mllo Of motto n
birthday the American gasoline
ne currently them a billion dollars
February that Within decade the
first
they increased by of the
In naugurated duplicating
gasoline when adopted
nv Congre still is being collected
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

NH is the blood of the earth flowing through for
fumes field only to enrich the courageous It
sometimes re70aydS the n0n-thinking business
business cogOayd It's Plus marks of success generally
go to those zUto combine degree of thought zCTh
action
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02
Oil Trade Notes
Of Interest to Refiners and Marketers
WOULD FIX GASOLINE PRICES

An Olympia Wash
distributing
nd public utility The
provides would require fee
other vend
ing retailers
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

A soldier asked his commanding
officer for leave of absence. He
said he wanted to go home and
help his wife clean house.
Now. said the officer, ST don't
like to refuse you, but I've just got
letter from your wife saying that
you never are any use around the
house" The soldier saluted and
turned to leave. At the door he
stopped, turned and remarked
softly: Colonel, there are certainly
two persons in this regiment who
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

handle the truth carelessIy and I'm
one OF them. I'm not married"
She was only a grave-digger's
daughter, but you ought to see her
lower the beer.
It is seldom that any subscriber
gets the Badger editor ''off bal
ance" but the exception came this
week with a contribution" by DIR.
r. c. Davis, Great Falls surgeon
who is sojourning in baImy Flor
ida. He sent one that can't be nut
into the Badger column. It's a live
alligator. The blamed thing is a.
bout foot long and hasn't its eyes
open. Whether 1t needs quicksilver
in its eyes, or needs an optician
or whether, like kittens, alligators
are born blind, the Badger edi-
tor would like to know.
r. J. Hansen of RawIins, Wyo.,
sends this one:
Another new outfit, dear?".
asked Mr. Hobson. Where on earth
do you think I'll get the money
10 pay for it?"
Whatever my faults may be,
darling replied his wife, sweetly, |
I'm not inquisitive."
Classified AID: Lost. a lead pencil
~ Jennie Weems, blonde, blue
yes, five feet four inches, good
lancer. Finder please call 3-4521
letween seven and eight, P. M. /
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

Kevin's population can be doubled
if you do your part.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

She was only a grave-digger's
daughter, but you ought to see her
lower the beer.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-02

handle the truth carelessIy and I'm
one Of them. I'm not married"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-05

CESTER COUNTY, maryland
YEAR 1910
JAPANESE BEETLE CONTROL WORK
TAX EXPENSES
Appropriation for
REGISTER OF WILLS
ORPHANS COURT JUDGES
Appropriation for salaries of Judges
ATTORNEYS
Appropriation for S Ssss 4 ses ss 1883
POLICE MAGISTRATES BY NEW LAW
EMERGENCY
CONTINGENCY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
s$:s TT f s11 PS$!s4 &&$$$
App ppast for keSs Isss an Health Department 1880 1880
R % @ % % 1855
ForTF alton 5000 5soo
CHARITIES
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i s:! s.; j s &as: Board -
CARE OF INSANE
sas e S " " " - S ss$
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TRAINING SCHOOLS
AARSs ss 5a s %a2 Z s dsns School for Boys ~
CIRCUIT COURT EXPENSES
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z$saa sss $ lss Sss sS:s5 esas 1855 4so
sHER1FFs OFFICE
z z1D"Ds:sssn for for sssaa and Deputies 1SSS@ ~
MsoLvENcIEs
DEDUCTIONS FROM LEVY
OF ......
| TAXABLE BASIS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, 1910
First Rf DsE Esat and Personal Property ..oxanm
|
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-18

two semesters are physical educa.
ton and glee club (for students
meeting three times a week.. Half
unit courses that last one semester
are business law, solid geometry
advanced algebra, business cores
pondence, and business organiza'
ton"
And ELECTION card" h a S beer
prepared to assist the pupil in max
ing his selection of courses for mex
year. 1t provides space fol
space for courses elected" The
pupils teacher and parents mus
approve the selections before the
pupil is mustered in for next year.
The "guidance' devotes two
pages to information a b O the
courses, the credits and units giver
by the studies, and serves as an
excellent f%ootnote to the student
who is trying to make the most Out
of his high school education.
The schools offer, in brief six
courses in English, seven in math.
five in natural science, six in social
science, six in languages, three in
F. o. T. c., 10 in commercial s,,h.
jects, three in cooperative emnlov.
ment, two in health, three in home
economics, five in trades and in.
dustries, and five in miscellaneous
such as glee club, band. lihrsry
| science, Bible and art.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-18
Book Highlights

You are certain of some exciting
reading, and a wealth of sound
history to boot, in two important
new books. They are T. w o cd
Clarke's 1.-The Bloody Mohawk"
macmillan: $3.50, and Carl Coke
R~ister's Border Captives" (Uni-
versity of Oklahoma Press: $2).
The first is frankly a popular his
tory Of the rich New York valley
which was the scene of 200 years
of warfare; the second is the story
of Indian wars in the southwest
from 1885 to 1875, with their in
credible captive trade Oh which
some bands practically lived. Both
books grip you with the sheer dra-
ma of their episodes such as this
enc, excepted from Rister's story
OF a white woman captive:
Suffering the most inhuman
treatment, long marches, beatings,
torture, Mrs. Wilson decided that
death would be preferable to cap
tivity; therefore, come what might
she resolved to escape. The follow
ing evening, while gathering wood,
she observed that a large cotton
wood tree was hollow. ). . During
the night she hid a portion of the
meat they we're to eat the follow.
ing morning in the tree.
The next day, when she came to
a Undiscovered ravine, she con-
cealed herself until the l n d i a MS
had passed, then fastened back to
the previous nights campsite. Eat
ing a hasty breakfast of the meat
she took the remainder and hid it
again.
Her captors o missed her
trail and doubled back in search
of her, but in vain. She re-
manned hidden until the following
night, when she ventured forth to
drink at a nearby spring. For IL
days she used the tree as an abid-
ing place, eating sparingly of her
supply of meat, and when that was
some, of blackberries growing near