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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
LOCAL DEFENDANT
 AWARDED JUDGMENT

A judgment for the defendants was entered by Judge Raymond Devlin in the New Haven Court of Common Pleas Monday in the case of John s. Drost of Southington against Michael Mariana of Water bury and the Franco-A American Coal Co.,, also of this city. The South ington man based his case on an automobile collision in which he was injured and which took place on Bridge street, this city on March Q, 1899,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
 BARONIAN CHOICE. OF CORPORATION
Reelected President By Masonic Temple Group;
 Directors Chosen

Suggested Improvements to Temple Hall were discussed at the annual meeting If the directors of the Ma sonic Temple Corp, last night, Changes in lighting and decoration were among the proposals.
 George A, Baronian was elected to another term as president of the corporation. Other officers named were Ralph II, Paine, vice-presi. dent; Harold Post, secretary.treas- urer; Clark II, w, Newton, trustee of the endowment and sinking funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
"Evidence"

Presentation of evidence was discussed by States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald at the Waterbury Police school in the basement at headquarters this morning. He will repeat his lec- ture at 1880 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Shortage

One of the most serious prob- lens In the country at present, 0. Arthur DuBois of the Scovill Mfg, Go. told the Rotary club yester- day, Is the shortage of skilled labor. The factory executive blamed the shortage on the de. pression, pointing out the inade- quate training received by young men during the period.
 Mir, DuBois explained in detail the procedure of the scovill com- pany in training youths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Senator Improves

The condition of Senator George T. Culhane, Ill at his home on Euclid avenue, is gradually im- proving, according to his physi- clan, Dr. Richard J. Hinchey. He Is now permitted to have visitors and will soon be allowed to leave the sick room.
 Senator Culhane will be obliged to takc long rest at his home, and will not be able to return to his brokerage business for some time. He has been III since late In April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Sues Estate

William Pendy, well known Hitchcock Lake restaurant owner, today filed suit in the Superior Court against John Parker, borther of the late Dr. Thomas E. Parker and executor o fthe doctors will.
 Dr. Parker died on August l, 1889, and Pendy claims that at the time of his death the physi- clan owed him $776.47 for money he had loaned him and goods he had purchased for him.
 7'he complaint sets forth that Pendy presented . claim to the defendant In the present action after he was made execu- tor, but that he has disall0wed it.
 Damages of Sl,000 are sought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
To Nominate

Tho newly formed auxiliary of the Italian American Democratic club last night chose c nominat- Ing committee for election of of- fieers which will take place June 2S at the Hotel Elton.
 The nominating committee in. cludes Mrs. Domenio Altieri, chairman; Mrs. Louise Rossi, Mrs. Sue PaSquarielli, Mrs, Jennie Trunoale, and Mrs. Margaret Rosst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Signing Up

Twelve recruits have been en- listed in Co. G. 102nd Inf. dur ing the first half of the conn pany's recruiting week. Lieut. Col. Charles E. Speer will give . radio talk tonight in connec- tion with the campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Full Weather Report

nOston, May 20-(UP)-WeRtA. CT fOrecRAti
 CONNECTICUT- - Mostly cloudy and continued cool tonight and Thursday,
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHoD E SLAND-Mostly cloudy and eon- tinued cool tonight and Thursday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

Fqavin, Joseph Tierney, Paul Moy- nihan, N. spadaro, William O'Bri- sek and Ralph Belloisey, members of the reag. guard.
 Captain William Duggan and Sergeant Charles McWeeney will lead the parade in police cruiser cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

and Platt streets last night. Four companies of fire apparatus re- sponded.
 A description of the youth was turned over to police by a passer- by who said he saw him run away from the box.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
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MemorioI Doy-Stors Closed
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MemorioI Day-StoFe Closed You'll Enjoy Being Crowned With A Nossou Cocoonut
 Broid hot by Dobbs with wizordy of craftsmanship in blending inc atmosphere of Churchill Downs, HioIeoh and Meadow Brook in this teIescoped crown pussoree scarf hat ot $500.
 Prince Georges pork pie crown pinehsd front, roll bvim, noturoI .cocoonut pussoree bonded and styled with magic Dobbs artistry $500.
 A Ponomo hot ot S. % in a sIori- ous quality thot will help you look fen dollar hat man.
 Lesser Iights-Iishter price $2.O0 and $3.00.
 charses of Today and Fridoy- billed in July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
City Plans Impressive Tribute to Memory of War Heroe
School Selected As
 Relief Headquarters
Recent Announcement in Democrat Officially Con.
 flrmed By VOte-WeItOn School Closing for Good

Closing of the Welton School as an educational inst tuition and transfer to the building of all welfare depart ment activities assured today The board of public welfare last night voted the change subject to the approval of the board of education and it learned today that enough members of the school board have agreed to vote for the plan that its adoption is certain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

Shortage of ships resulting from conditions In Scandinavian countries Is causing the Philippines to look to Japan for shipping facilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
Harry Dlggles Honored
Statue to Be Unveiled

Friday evening ct 6 o'clock un- yelling exercises for the new statue which adorns the lawn of St. Jo. seph's rectory on Congress avenue will be held. The statue is emble- matic of Lithuanian womanhood. The ceremonies will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. Joseph Valantie- jus. Professor Alexander Alexis will supervise the musical end of the program which will feature St. Joe seph's fife, drum and bugle corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
False Alarm

Police today were seeking . youth reported to have turned in a false alarm from Q box at Hill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
TEAMS HEAR NAVY
 RECRUITING HEAD
Michael Swata Discusses Experiences in Service
 at Meeting Tuesday
ooKLYN NEWS |

Quartermaster Michael Swata, navy recruiting officer in Waterbury and surrounding communities, was the speaker last night at the meet- Ing of the Itam Athletic Social club. He discussed his experience In the naval service.
 After the lecture sound naval mos ton pictures were shown of the U, s. navy and many travelogues of foreign lands. An open forum was held and refreshments were served,
 Harry Diggles Honored
 A purse was presented to Harry Diggles of Chambers street at Q tes- timonial dinner last evening ct i05 Green street. The affair was spon- sored In honor of his marriage next Saturday morning at St. josepha church to Nellie A. Chepulis.
 The dinner committee was made up of Charles Slokus, Edmund Chepulis and George 0wozdo.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
Dodge Dealer Reveals
Plans For Big
easter Style Parade"

Preparations for a big Easter
Style Parade reveling in beauty, in
new springtime colors and in at
fractions for every member of the
motoring family are under way at
the display room of Reed Brothers,
Rockville.
The parade will include spark
ling array of 1910 Dodge automo-
biles, special shipments of which
are being received by the dealers
as part of the showing which, ac-
cording to advance descriptions
will be the most colorful display
of automobiles seen here in years.
"The Easter season, the time
when all nature appears in the
freshness of new color, certainly
is an appropriate moment for
showing our friends the marvellous
things, in beauty, style, and COM
fort, which Dodge designers and
engineers have accomplished for
194O", said Edgar Reed, of the
Dodge dealer firm. 81 am sure
we shall offer our Easter season
visitors one of the most interest
ing automobile shows in this town"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
COLESVILLE

Miss Devona Downs was week
end guest of her cousin, Miss June
Downs.
A sunrise service will be held
on Easter Sunday at $50 a. m.
Mr.. R. E. Priest and daughters,
Miss Lucille Priest and Mrs. Gran
vile J. Thompson, visited rela-
tives in Manassas, Va, on Tuesday.
An oyster and ham supper will
be held in the basement of the
Colesville Church on March %; for
benefit of the parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Thomp-
son and daughter, Ethel, were din
ner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
bert Cuff on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Richard
son and sons, frankie and Johnnie,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leth-
bridge were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John Lethbridge.
Mrs. Oliver Hamilton, who has
been spending some time with her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hobbs, is
visiting her son and daughter-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hamil-
ton of Burnt Mills.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
Rockville Motor
To Show New
Farm Tractor

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the first local demon
stration of the new lightweight
Ford tractor and Ferguson wheel
less implements, according to
Oliver H. Perry of the Rockville
Motor Co., the show will be held
on the farm of Jack Bentley,
Sandy Spring, Saturday, March
%, and will be open to the pub
lie.
Mr.. Perry plans to show the
tractor working with Ferguson
automatically wheelless
implements. Various types Of
blowing will be done.
With two-bottom plows in diff
ferent types of soil and with
a 16-inch furrow pillow for extra
deep blowing. Work on hills
will be demonstrated and work
will be done in small plots of land
to show the ease with which the
unit gets into corners. Such work
will show the amazing economy
of the tractor which uses only one
gallon of fuel an hour even under
the most difficult soil conditions,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
POOLESVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs Darby en-.
tertained the memers of their we'd
ding party at dinner Saturday eve.
ming.
Mrs. Arthur Elgin is spending
her Easter vacation with her par.
ents in Mt. Savage, Md.
Miss Lulu Hoskinson was a re.
cent guest of Mrs. Green in Tow
son, for a few days.
Mrs. Charles H. Davis had as
dinner guests for st. Patrick's Day
on Saturday, Mrs. Henry White
Mrs. Arthur Elgin, Mrs. Merrick
Wilson, Mrs. Curry Caples, Mrs
Harry Rhodes, Mrs. Virginia Hers
Der and Mrs. Lloyd Jones.
DR.. Edward Cruitt is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Cru
lit.
Miss Annie White was the
luncheon guest of her cousin, Mrs
Allan Arnold at the Francis Scott
Key Hotel, Frederick, on Tuesday
Miss Hilda Jones spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl White
Mrs. Berle Gray was hostess tc
the Dickerson Round Table or
Tuesday afternoon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
George E. Brown

Funeral services for George Ed
ward Brown, "a, retired farmer and
lifelong resident of Clagettsville,
who died at his home Friday, was
held at 3 p. m. Monday, March 10
at Montgomery Chapel, Clagetts-
vile. The Rev Stephen Galley,
pastor, oficiated, and burial was in
the church cemetery.
Mr.. Brown is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Homer Allnutt and
Mrs. Edward Burdette, both of
Clagettsville, and three sons, Rufus
C. Brown, Bethesda; William
Brown, Baltimore, and Harry H.
Brown, Cedar Grove. He also
leaves rs grandchildren and II
great-grandchildren.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES

David McKinne Pearce, 21, Hy-
attsville, to Grace Alden Johnson
10, Washington.
Edgar S. Browning, rs, Takoma
Park, to Lois S. Mathews, II, Ia
koma Park.
Leonard G. Webster, 20, Pasa-
dena, Md, to Marie G. Saunders,
IS, Pasadena. Md.
Glenn Edd Gillian, 81, Gathers
burg, to Mary X. E. Hoofer, 49,
Frederick.
George Myer Refer, 81, Hill
side, to Anna Harich, 20, Hillside.
Edward Burriss, 81, Layhill, to
Margaret E. C. Hoffman, rs, Lay
hill.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-03-21
COMING EVENTS
March 28-Ham and oyster supper
Ladies Aid, Colesville Church.

Wed, April 8 = Fried chicken din
ner, Hunting Hill Hall, 5 8
p. m.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Labor Day Musings

Next Monday is Labor Day, the tradi
tional day in America that has been set
aside to pay tribute to the dignity of la
Dor and the laborer
On the eve of this national holiday, we
pause not only to pay homage to good,
hard, honest labor, but also to give thanks
that here in the United States we have a
democracy that makes government the SER
want of the people rather than the people
the servants of the government.
We thank even the stars that shine over
us that we have capitalistic system that
enables individuals to invest money in
business or industry from profit-motive
standpoint and that enables farmers to
work out their own salvation. We are
grateful for governments guarantee to la
Dor for the right and privilege of collec-
tive bargaining; for the fact that our gov
eminent undertakes to help farmers rather
than requiring farmers to be direct SER
wants of the state and nation.
We are not celebrating the Fourth of
ism, our love for Americanism and for the
American way of life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness Let's resolve, more than
ever, to prepare ourselves to defend Ameri-
ca against dictators, communists and what
not.
Let's also take the timely advice of Ron
aid Hocutt, director Of the Highway Safe
ty Division, ITO take it easy on the high
ways" next Monday.
There were seven killed on highways
and streets in this state the last Labor
Day. To lower this figure, Mr.. Hocutt adj
vises, Don't become impatient and try
to pass on hill or curve Don't try to beat
train to grade crossing. Don't overdrive
your headlights at night. Don't drive if you
have been drinking. And don't be in too
big hurry.
For safe and enjoyable holiday" he
added, "start sooner, drive slower, and live
longer"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

is to carry on enterprises designed to un-
dermine American Institutions
We anticipate, however, that as the iden-
tity of resident aliens is disclosed there
will be a "drive" Of some sort to induce
them to apply for naturalization papers.
And why not?
Why should anyone be allowed indefi-
nitely to enjoy the rights guaranteed to
every citizen without sharing the obliga-
tons, to which every naturalized citizen
must make solemn oath, is to preserve,
protect and defend the Constitution Of the
United States.
The occasion of the induction of alien
residents into American citizenship ought
to be made a public ceremony in every
community, whether there is but one or
hundreds of such new citizens
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Importance OF
Vaccinations
Now Stressed
BY DIR. r.. r.. KING
District Health Officer

Typhoid clinics are being held
at various points throughout the
county. These clinics always have
a good response from the people
and large numbers of Ashe coun-
ty citizens have taken advantage
of them in previous years.
This year it is particularly ad-
visable to be immunized against
typhoid fever as practically all
of the water supplies, springs,
wells, etc., have been subject to
overflow and outside contamina-
ton during the unusual heavy
rainfall and flood water which
we have just gone through.
Those who have taken the COM
plete course of immunization be-
fore, and partially last year, can
again build up their resistance
with a shorter course Of treat
ment.
Our sanitary force is now max
ing a survey of the damage done
throughout the county and fur
Their announcement Of this work
will be made later. y
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
REGISTERING Aliens

In every postoffice in the United States
the registration of aliens was scheduled to
begin on August 9th. It has been estima-
ted that there are considerably more than
three million persons of foreign birth and
allegiance living in this country. Nobody
knows exactly how many there are.
AS we understand it, this is not "drive"
against alien residents as such. No foreign
born resident who has not become nat
uralized citizen has anything to fear unless
it should be disclosed that he or she en-
tered the United States illegally, or that
his purpose in entering and remaining here
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Welcome To Baptists

On behalf of the town of West Jefferson
and members of the West Jefferson Baptist
church, we extend cordial welcome to all
delegates and guests of the Ashe County
Missionary Baptist Association which will
hold it's fifty-fourth annual session here
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We hope this will be the most inspiring
and most successful session ever held Dur
ing this three-day assembly, it is also our
wish that the great spirit of the Master will
take even a stronger hold upon His fol-
lowers.
Today, as perhaps never before, spirit
ual revival is needed throughout the world.
Let's make our own lives richer, fuller and
more useful by having one here in Ashe
county.
To members of the Mountain Union Bap-
fist Association who will assemble in an
nual session this week end, too, we send
greetings and best wishes.
Both of these associations have made
splendid progress in recent years. The
Ashe Association composed of forty-six
churches whose total membership is over
1000, is the largest single religious group
in the county. West Jefferson is glad to
welcome you.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Governors Fine Leadership

Governor Hoey again has won the deep
est gratitude of the people of North Caro-
lima by his efficient leadership in repair
ing the damage done to our highways and
bridges by the recent floods.
His instructions to the State Highway
Commission were couched in no uncer-
tain terms.
go ahead with all possible speed" he
told the commission, land put the high
ways back in shape wherever required. ]
will see to it that the necessary money is
provided"
The commission lost no time in acting
on the Governors instructions. After the
Chief Executive gave assurance that he
would .allot up to three million dollars for
repair of the roads and bridges, the COM
mission gave three-man committee full
power to rush reconstruction work.
Get our flood-damaged roads open
Immediately and I'll see to it that the bills
are paid" the Governor declared II want,
and know you want, these roads to be
opened as quickly as possible. If they are
not opened, crops ready for market will
rot in the fields, and children won't be
able to 60 to school,"
It is with these instructions in mind
that the committee charged with this vi
tai responsibility will tackle the task ahead
of it, we are sure And unless we misjudge
the ability of this committee, the people of
the state may look with confidence during
the next few weeks for one of the best and
speediest jobs of reconstruction in the his
tory of our state highway system. - The
Winston-Salem Journal.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Local Methodist
Women To Meet
Here Sun. Night

All of the ladies of the West
Jefferson Methodist church are
requested to meet at the church
here Sunday night at 7:3O o'clock
for a charter meeting of the new
Woman's Society of Christian
Service, Rev. Hoyt Wood, pastor,
stated yesterday.
This reorganization of the
women's organizations of the
church is a part of the United
Methodist program, Mr.. Wood ex-
planned.
Instead of calling the organiza-
ton "Women's Missionary Socie-
ties', in the future they will be
known as "Women's Societies of
Christian Service, he said.
Those attending Sunday night
will become charter members of
circles one and two. Election of
officers will also take place at
that time.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
An Important Election

The special election that will be held
here next Tuesday is of interest to the
county as a whole, as well as to the citi-
zens of West Jefferson.
Peing the principal trading center, the
prosperity and future development of West
Jefferson is of vital concern to the county.
Next Tuesday local voters will decide
upon a matter that seriously affects the
growth of the town from economic, indus
trial and tourists angles.
Next Tuesday West Jefferson voters will
determine whether they will continue to
live in the dust and mud, or whether they
will have paved streets, sidewalks, curbs
and cutters like other progressive towns
have.
Anyone who has any pride in his town or
who wants to see the town grow and pro-
gress, will take time out and go to the polls
and vote for Street Improvements.
Just look around us! Look at Boone,
Sparta, North Wilkesboro. To have clean,
nice looking town, paved streets, curling
and sidewalks are absolute essentials.
Through the aid of the federal govern
ment, we now have the opportunity of get
ting an Improvement program completed
here at less than half cost. Surely the vot-
ers will turn out and vote overwhelmingly
in favor of the bond issuance.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Parker News
Rv 7. f.. Parker

MIR. and Mrs. Lee Smith, of
Greensboro, visited Mrs. Smiths
mother, Mrs. M. M. Lewis, whose
health remains bad.
Lester Parker, l.. r., D. r. and
Benny Lewis have gone to Penn
sylvania seeking employment.
Bean buyers continue to in
crease in numbers and COMPETE
ton has raised the price to five
cents a pound for clear beans
with prospects for higher prices.
Better prices would somewhat
alleviate losses sustained by the
growers from the recent storms:
Mrs. Jas. Mcneil and sons, Ro-
bert and Hugh, of Jefferson, Wis
tied her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
M. c. Roark, at this place last
week.
Also visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
ark the past weekend was their
son, D. R. Roark and family, of
Knoxville, Tenn.
A short trip over the storm-da-
mayed area of this section indi-
Gates that damage to crops will
be greater than at first estima-
ted. There will not be much over
fifty per cent of a normal corn
crop. Oats which were the best
for several years have been dam
aged at least forty per cent. The
tobacco crop for this section will
be approximately only fifty per
cent of normal and the hay crop
excessively damaged.
Examination of what is COM
monty called a Landslide" just
across the state line in Tenn, in
dicated that it was rather an in
ternal explosion in the earth's
surface than an outburst of wa
ter. Large peices of sod and earth
scattered around the opening in
the ground indicates that it was
hurled there by a force more
powerful than could have been
done by compressed water. A
loud rumbling noise was heard
in the direction of another slide"
in that immediate vicinity and an
investigation the next morning
revealed a crater in the earth
about ten by twenty-five feet in
size with scarcely any water run
ming from the opening while large
pieces of earth, rocks and soil
were strewn some distance about
the opening. Surroundings would
indicate that some form of gas
under compression had forced
vent in the surface of the earth
and was ignited by electricity in
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Duncan Praises
New Plymouths

Returning from Greensboro
Tuesday night where a dealer
preview of the new 1941 Ply
mouth cars was held, Tom Dun
can, manager of the Duncan Mo-
tor Company here, distributors
and dealers for Dodge-Plymouth,
was highly enthused over the new
models.
"The 1871 Plymouth is certain
ly the car of cars" Mr.. DUNCAN
said. "In fact it's finer than you
can imagine"
Among other features, the 1941
Plymouth has a longer hood, a
more powerful engine and a new
getaway" gear, with only one
shift from this into high.
Models will be on display here
in few days, it is stated.