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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02

Calvin Swindall of Norland was
here Tuesday.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02
Birling

Birling is the art of navigating on
logs. The sport is divided into three
classes: racing logs. rolling logs and
trick performances on logs, all TAX
ing place while the log is in water.
usually on rather turbulent river.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02

crossing steadily. Foundation work
should begin next week, accord
TO present schedule.
The building is to be of two
story brick construction with q
large basement room. Office
space and store rooms will occu-
by the first floor and apartments
on the second story.
It is rumored that the Dicken-
son Forum will occupy the base
ment floor and the postoffice will
be quartered in the new building
tpon completion.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02
JAMESTOWN NEWS

grandson, Kermit Hibbitts, and
spent the remainder of the week
visiting her brother, Sherman
Vanover, and Mrs. Maude and
Grace Mullins.
Lillian and Mae Rife of Lick
Fork visited Mrs. Maude Mullins
on Tuesday.
Eva Yates and children and Ell
ma Hill visited Mrs. Sallie Willis
and Zelda Stanley of Georges
Fork Monday.
Thurston Lane of Lick Fork Wis
tied Mrs. Gerge Hill Tuesday and
announced the arrival of twin
girls at his home on April %.
Mrs. Allie Davis of Georges
Fork spent Sunday night with
her sister, Sarah Yates, n d
[onday night with Media Yates
Ada and Josephine Stanley of
Brush Creek spent the weekend
with their sisters, Pearl Vanover
and Alpha Hughes.
Howard Stanley was the dinner
guest of Nellie Hill Monday.
Anna Rae Hughes and Leita
Yates called on Marylan Yates on
Sunday afternoon.
Ayers and Faye Yates of Wheel
wright, KY, spent the weekend
with D. NJ Yates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Beverly
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Flem-
ing Saturday and spent Saturday
night with Pola Beverly.
George Hill and Roy Yates went
fishing on Georges Fork Sunday.
They failed to get any fish but
had considerable luck in other
ways.
Mrs. John M. Stanley visited
Eva Yates Tuesday.
Sarah Yates and Edna Hill Wis
tied Mrs. Nan Lane of Georges
Fork Saturday.
A good rumber of persons of
this place attended the baptising
atCoeburn Sunday, closing the re-
vival of Mr.. Davis. Park Wright
of this place was candidate for
baptism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Mullins
spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Avas Mullins of Brush Creek.
Note-Paper and envelopes fur
nished if called for.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02
N TREND TO
MORE WINDOWS PUTS
STRESS on QUALITY
Windows and More Windows Is Trend
in New Homes Today

No matter how you look at windows
you're going to see more and more of
them in new homes. Light, airy rooms
mean just ore thing-more windows
and that is definitely the trend in home
construction today.
And the more windows you have in
your new home, the more you've got
to watch quality construction in the
windows you buy. Windows can add
much to the enjoyment of your new
home if they're good windows, and if
they're poor ones, they'll add plenty of
headaches.
Window "Pains' Gone
Rafting, sticking, leaking windows
are a thing of the past with the com
plete factory fitted window units as
manufactured today. Maybe that is
why architects and contractors the
country over are favoring more win
dows because, at last, the "pain" has
been taken out of them.
New Features
Such features as inside double glaz-
ing, screens that are removed from the
insi de, condensation controls, and
hinges that allow both sides of the
glass to be washed from the inside are
part of modern easement windows to-
day. Similar improvements have been
made in the popular double hung win
dows. Double action weatherstrip,
noiseless pulleys, and fiat weights that
allow for narrow modern lines are a few
of the outstanding Innovations
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02
FOR
SECONDARY ROADS

Following is the final State sec
ondary road system ALLEGATIONS
from July l, 1910, to June 80,
1871, for the Bristol district:
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02
NEW BRICK BUILDING
UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Excavation work for the apart
ment building to be constructed
by J. M. Stanley, Omaha merch-
ant, on the lot adjoining the
White Star Restaurant, is pro-
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02
;HINESE CHESTNUT TREEe,
MAY TAKE PLACE
OF NATIVE VARIETY

Of interest to the people of
Dickinson County should be the
news that research chemist of
the DUPONT company is setting out
full fledged orchard of 5000
grated Chinese chestnut trees ON
slope of the Blue Ridge, a few
miles from Waynesboro, Va.
This chemist says that the two
nurseries foremost in distribut-
ing grated Chinese chestnut trees
are both located in Virginia, one
near Leesburg, and the other near
Roanoke. He believes that Vir-
ginia should take leading part
in restoring something of the
wealth that was once here in the
form of American chestnuts. and
to that end will work in con-
junction with the Virginia divis-
ion of entomology toward setting
out as many Chinese chestnut or
chards in Virginia as possible.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-05-02

Charley Stanley, house painter
at large, was seen on the streets
today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
RADIO CELEBRITY
 BANQUET SPEAKER
Basil (. Walker to Address Mt. Manresa Retreat.
 ants Band

A fine program of entertainment is being arranged for the annual banquet of the Mt. Manresa retreat ants of Waterbury and the Nauga- tuck Valley, which will be held at the Hotel Elton on May 23. Basil c. Walker, noted correspondent for the International News Service and radio commentator on international affairs, is to be the guest speaker.
 Professor F. r. Harmon is in charge Of the musical end of the program. It includes a soprano solo by Miss Marge Ramunt of Washington, Connecticut, accom- panied by Professor Harmon, as well as violin solos by the Rev. James McCirath of St. Donato's Church, New Haven, a native of this city, as- sisted by his sister, Miss Gertrude McGrath, on the harp.
 Joseph r. Kenney, well-known au- tomobile salesman and e veteran member of the local retreat band, will officiate as toastmaster at the dinner.
 Accompanying MT. Walker to this city for the event will be the Rev. Daniel Hart, s. J., retreat master ct Manresa.
 Committees include:
 Reception Mayor Vincent Scully, chairman, Honorable Daniel Sullivan, Attorney Finton Phelan, Attorney Frederick Palombo, Roy Bunting, James Barrett, John Mates, Mortimer J. Connor, Aurielio Greco, Thomas Murphy, Maurice Deedy, Carl Demenske, William LeSoy, Peter Dilio, Michael Whelan, Hon. orablc Timothy Lyons, Honorable Frank Bunicore, Edward KAss1ey, John Messick.
 Banquet--Thomas Cassidy, Thomas scadden, Maurice Carey, William derardi, Attorney John Greco, Thomas Lawlor, Edward Green, Joseph McNellis, George Brady.
 Ushers Joseph Cror1in, James Brady, J. Charles Bannon, Joseph Carolin, Richard Carey, J. A. kos- lak.
 Publicity -- William Burlington, Neil Maloney, sanda Bologna, Rob- ert Coughlin, Joseph Deluca, Roger Walsh.
 Printing William Butler, Dona- to duorrera, James Hennessey, James Gibbons.
 Music -- Professor Frederick Har- mon, Patrick Wallace, Frank spil- lane, Joseph Sullivan, Patrick Whit CTS, Nicholas zappone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
HENRY LlICAVJCKAS
 MUST SERVE TERM
North Leonard Youth Re- turned to School For
 Boys In Meriden Today

Henry LuRnuckas, 16 of 20 North Leonard street, arrested yesterday afternoon on . charge of breaking and entering today was sent back to the Connecticut School for Boys at Meriden from which he escaped Friday
 Using c hall in the Brooklyn dis. trict as q hide-away, the youth was accused of two breaks and two at" tempted breaks since his escape, He confessed to stealing a shirt and q pair of trousers from Phils Shirt Shop Sunday, and quantity of groceries and cigaretts from Q store ct 482 Washington ayeune Tuesday,
 He was also charged win trylng to break into the Lithuanian Mer- chandlse Corp, on Bank street, and into another Brook,.n store.
 !.agauckGS SSio G,tecllve LieutS. Henry Johnson and Joseph Bendler, who picked him up on Charles street yesterday afternoon, that he entered the hall through rear window md slept on mattress in the gymnas- lum.
 Part of the grocery store loot was recovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
SANITARY SEWER
 JOBS COMPLETED

Installation of sanitary sewers has been completed on eight streets since the first of the year, accord- ing to 6 report submitted to the board of public works by City En- gineer Charles A. Root. Work Of constreucting sewers on a number of other streets IS progressing steadily.
 The sewer program Is being car- ried on with the aid of the Works Projects Administration. The WPA supplies the labor, while the city supplies materials and equipment. Approximately h26 men are working on sewer proJecIs in the city.
 The streets on which sewers have been completed, and number of feet of each, are listed in MT. Roots report as follows: Adelaide avenue, 9G7 feet; Dwight street, 222 feet; Evans street, 287 feet; Harrington avenue, i,2e0 feet; Huntingdon ave- nue, 225 feet; Montgomery street, 598 feet; Ross street, 334.18 feet; Russell street, number of feet not given.
 The works board later will set down public hearings on the levying of assessments against owners of property on the streets where tho sewers have been installed. Many such assessments have been voted since the first of the year, having been levied against property owners on other streets where sewers have been completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
AUTO ACCIDENT
 LEADS TO SUIT
Local Woman Asks ,OOO D a m a g e s-Highway
 Commissioner Defendant

Suit for 5000 was filed in the court of common pleas today by Mae McEvoy of this city against William J. Cox, state highway com missioner. The suit is the result of an accident on the Prospect Water bury highway between the East Mountain reservoir and the city of Waterbury. The point in question Is colse to the point where the Har- pers Ferry road and Hamilton avenue connect with the state high way.
 The plaintiff claims that the high way on the east side is raised above the adjoining ground and should be protected by fence or railing. As a result of no fence or rail being present it is claimed by the plaintiff that a car in which she was riding owned by Charles BoisVcrt left the highway and somersautCd with the result that she received cuts, bruises and e severe back strain.
 The case Is returnable before the June term of the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
WILSON POST HOST
 AT MUSICAL TEA
Veterans Units Invited to Fifth Annual Event of
 COlOred Veterans

Wilson Post American Legion and itS auxiliary will sponsor It's fifth annual musical tea on next Sunday at its hall 07 Bishop street from 4 to c D. m.
 The public and all vcterans' or. ganizations are cordially invited to attend.
 Dist. Comdr. Arthur g. Daly of Now Haven will be the principal speaker. Others invited to speak are Maj. NeilS Poulsen of Ansonia, district rehabilitation officer; Thomas Woods, of Derby, district Junior vice commander; Helen Weinhauser of New Haven. district ndjutant; Bernard J. Alderman, of Rockville, department com. inander; j. Peter Costigan com. inander of Corp. Coyle post, Fran cls W. Orencole, commander of Wheeler Young post. V, P, w. Mrs, Liira Dutton, representing the Daughters of Union Veterans.
 John Rhinehart is chairman of arrangements. assisted by Peter Jenkins Hampton Steward and William Thompson.
 A violin solo will De given by Catherine Williams, piano solo by Geneyra Williams. reading by Daisy Stevens, solo by Preston Jones: C duet by Miss Ethel Wil- Hams and J. c. Hazel and c piano solo by Charles Rhinehart.
 The auxiliary will have charge Of tho ten with Elsie Mum jn charge. insisted by Ida Alien, El. man Rhlnchart. Cora Prudden and Daisy Stevens. Comdr. J. O. Hazel will De master Of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
FOOTLICHTERS IN
 OFFERING TONIGHT

The Y. M. c. A. FoollIRhLers will stage the premiere of "EVen step hen" tonight at the Waterbury Wo- mems Club auditorium. This iS the first time that 1t has ever been pros duced. The curtain will rise promp' tly at 8:30 to this hilarious comedy. John Cole and Margaret ONeill will carry the romantic leads, while Ruth Lyman as q Russian Counters will supply the other angle to very dizzy triangle. Eleanor Lockert, Ed ward Loughrain, John Lovey, and Franklin Warren ably support the problems of stephen with Ghnrac- ter parts, while Joe Blnn6fleld turns in a finished job as thirty minute yegg.
 This will Do the last production Of the year but at the meeting last Monday night plans were made for c play In the early Fall.
 Two summer picnic meetings are scheduled to take place at Smiths Pond in Watcrtown.
 
 Fire recently reported it had $34,- GOO 000 in the sweopstake fund,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
Scores of Applications Filed By C Communities
 In Various Sections
QuestiOnnaire Sent to Local AuthOrties-LittIe En. cOuragement Accompanies Formal Application;
 800 Cities Ahead of Waterbury

Any hopes that Waterbury had of securing the federal food stamp plan this year went a-glimmering today as Kris P. Ben1is, regional director for the Federal Surplus Commodities Corp, informed John P. Titzmaurice, executive sercetary to Mayor Vincent A. 5cully, that more than 800 cities and towns havealready applied for the plan. Approximately 100 of the communi- ties applying are in the eastern part of the country,
 MT. Bemis, in letter to MT. Fttzmaurice, said that 1t would be impossible to send a representative here to study the situation and ex- plain in detail the workings of hte plan. He enclosed lengthy ques- tionnaire to be filled out by city of- ficials, but cited the large number of cities that have applied for ex- tention of the plan ot their areas.
 No Commitments
 The administration led by Mayor Scully has not committed Itself for or against an attempt to secure the stamp plan for this city, but the matter has been studid eby clti- zens' committee and has been called to the attention of the boards of finance and public welfare.
 Even If the city should decide to make an official application for es- tablihsmeat of the food stamp plan here, 1t would have little hope of being successful, at least not for months. Mo ercommunities are ap- plying for the plan daily, and they will be added to the more than 300 already ahead of Waterbury.
 The questionnaire sent by the re- gional director covers several sheets. There are questions about the num- Der of relief cases, the amount of relief funds expended, the number of WPA workers. the administra- ton of the welfare department, etc.
 MT. Bem's saye that the coopera- ton of banks in the handling of food stamps without any charge must be secured. Another require- ment is a revolving fund for stamps to be established by the city, the estimate for 6 city Of this size being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09

weeks program in observance of National Music Week and spon- sored by the Mattatuck Musical Art society. A program will also be presented tonight by Paulette Wolo2in, soprano, over Station WATR at l0:l5, and Marjorie N, Nuhn, soprano, accompanied by CGlino Rooster.
 This afternoon at 3:l5 over Sta ton VERY Mrs, Nuhn, and Miss Fannie l.. Mccormack, pianist, were heard in a joint concert. Tonight at 8'30 over the same sta- ton Mss Brone Basins, soprano, will be heard In program of songs.
 MT. O'Brlens program tonight over WATR at 6'30 Is as follows. Lullaby" from "JoCelyn" by Goddard; "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair" by S. Foster. Meet ing of the Waters" by Thomas Moore; and Ave Maria" by Schu- bert, Mrs. Nuhn and Mss Wolo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
COMMANDERY HERE RECEIVES REPORT
Frederick C. Marggraff of Waterbury Honored at
 Stamford Meeting

A meeting Of Clark Commandery. Knights Templar, will be held this evening at Masonic temple to hear reports on the grand Commandery held at Stamford on Monday and to act on petitions.
 Sir Knight z. Frank Cassidy of Washington Commandery, Hartford, was elected right eminent grand commander of Connecticut. Other officers elected included:
 Sir Knight Clarence c. Brooks Of Palestine commandery, New Lon- don, very eminent deputy grand commander; Sir Knight Frederick 0. Marggraff, Clark commandery, Waterbury, grand captain generiS- simo; Sir Knight Frank E. Kay, St. Elmo commandery, Moriden, eminent grand captain general.
 And, Sir Knight Carroll A. Camp bell Cyrene commandery, Middle town, grand senior warden; Sir Knight Lawrence q. Drcscher, Col umbian commandery, Norwich, em" inent grand junior warden; Sir Knight Benjamin l.. Coe, Clark comm0ndery, eminent grand treas. euer, reelected; Sir Knight 1rviilG A. May, eminent grand recorder, New Haven commnndery, reelected: Sir Knight Leslie W. Gorham, Clin- ton commandery, Norwalk, eminent grand prelate.
 Sir Knight John II. Hinton, Cru- sader commandcry, Danbury, em- inont grand standard bearer; Sir Knight David II. Mackenzie, Ham, ilton commandery Bridgeport, en- inont grand sword bearer; Sir Knight Frederick M. Tompkins, New Haven commandery, eminent grand warder: Sir Knight J. zalmon s. Hunt, St. Johns Commandery, Will llmantic, eminent grand captain of the guard.
 Sir Knight r. Ward DeKlyn, Cru- sader conmandery, Danbury, em- inent grand sentinel Sir Knight Joseph E. voska, Stamford com" mandery, eminent grand inspector; Sir Knight Thomas W. Morgan, Washington commandery, Hartford, eminent grand inspector emeritus, reelected.
 
 Nearly 2bO,00O Japanese have set- tied in China in the last three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
Commissioner

Bria is president of the local asso- ciation.
 pr. Hugh Beirne, of New Haven, Is chairman of the druggists com- mittee, and John Duggan, of New Haven, secretary. The physicians committee wil lbe named by the state medical association.
 George Blackall of Bristol, state pharmacy commissioner and treas urer of the state pharmaceutical association, was tho guest speaker at yesterdays meeting, held at the Press club.
 MT. Blackall, formerly of Water- bury, spoke on the state convention to be held next month In New Lon don. The meeting was largely at- tended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
Compensation Agreements

John J. McVerry of 3s Walnut avenue as q result of q laccratcd palm of hls left hand and Q frac- tured finger was awarded cOm- pensatiOn of S0.76 q week by Com pensatlOn Commissioner James M. Lynch in the compensation court this morning against the Water- bury Farrel Foundry and Ma chine Co. Payments are to start as of April IS and last during in- capacity.
 Fred Trauer of Plantsvllle was awarded S8.05 . week against the LOehman- Chevrolet Co. as . result of Q laccrati0n of his right shin, received while at his work. Pay ments are tO start as of January 20th of this year and last during incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09

$6O 900 or more.
 Plenty of Data
 The citizens committee which has been studying the stamp plan has examined a great deal of lit- erature about 1t and has witnessed the plan in operation at Hartford and Springfield. Represented on the committee have been the city gov- ernment, the Chamber of Con- merce, and grocers and butchers.
 The stamp plan was established to secure a wider distribution of surplus commodities. Eligible per- sons are allowed to purchase or- apge food stamps good for any arr ticle, and with each $l worth re- ceive 50 cents worth of blue stamps. The blue stamsp are good for the purchase of any meat or other food which the U. s. Department of Ag- riculture reports surplus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
Little Hope for Federal Food Stamp Plan for Waterbury
FIREMEN SMOTHER
 STUBBORN BLAZE

A stubborn brush fire was extln- guished by flremen on West Main street yesterday after more than two hours battle.
 Other brush and dump flrmes yes- terday were put out on Faber ave- nue, Yale street, and South Elm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
SCOTTISH RITE
 RITUAL STAGED
Units of FreemasOnry ln- stall Officers-JOhn s.
 P. Castle Officiates

The three Scottish Rite bodies of Freemasonry in Waterbury installed officers last night at exercises con- ducted at Masonic Temple by John s. P. Castle, 33d degree, represent ing the supreme council assisting him were Clark H. w. Newton and Edward L. Holman as grand mar Bhals.
 The officers inducted were:
 Doric lodge of Perfection: Thrice potent master, Harry R. Screen; deputy master, Charles P. Roden- bach; senior warden, John E. Por- zenheim; junior warden, Louis Wenzel; orator, Ralph T. Benedict; secretary, George H. Crane; treas urer, John w. Porter; master of ceremonies, Alfred Meyerhans; hospitaler, John R. Hughes, 33d; guard, Herbert M. Phillips; tyler, George A. Stephens; representa- tive Masonic Temple Corp; for three years, pr. Frederick O.. Marggraff.
 Ionic council, Princes Of Jeru- salem: Sovereign prince, Robert J. Eggleton; high priest, r'enton r. Niver; senior warden, John F, Potter; junior warden, Burton j., Hinc: secretary, George II. Crane; treasurer John w. Potter; master of ceremonies, Harry w. Knicker- booker; hospitalcr, John R Hughes; tyler, George A. stephens, representative Masonic Temple Corp. John s. P. Castle.
 Corinthians chapter, Rose CroiS: Most wise master. Charles W. Kel- logg; senior warden, Harry j.. Beardsley; junior warden, fdrlS Alderson: orator, Warren D. Abel; treasurer, John W. Potter; secre- tary, George II, Crane, master of ceremonies, Edward l., tIeiman; hospitaler. John R. Hughes; guard, Fred A Jackie; tyler, George A., stephens: representative Masonic Temple Corp, George II. Wells,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
Prominent SOIOists On
 Music Week Program

gin will sing the following selec- tions at l0:l5 over WATR; Song of the Robin" by Anna Case; "Honeysuckle" by David; May Day Carop by Deems Taylor; Morning by Oley Speaks; "Voi Che Sapete" by Mozart, and the "letter" duet from The Mar riage of Figaro by Mozart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
CALVIN CHARGED
 WITH HOMICIDE

A two weeks continuance was granted John Calvin, 34, of 3 New ell place, when arraIgncd in city court today on charge of automo- bile homicide. Calvin was held crim- Innlly negligent for the death Of James Lcary, by Coroner William E. Hennessy yesterday.
 Request for the continuance was made by Defense Attornev Edward Mascolo, who said he was retained this morning, and needs time to study the coronGr'S transcript.
 Calvin surrendered yesterday and was released In bond of $l,000. The same bond was osted today for his release.
 Coroner Hennessy charged that Calvin was under the Influence of liquor when his car crashed on Thomaston avenue, Feb. 5, killing Lcary, and injuring Mss Beatrice Trueloyc, Of ThomaSton avenue, e second passenger,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
BRLA PLACED ON
 STATE COMMITTEE
President of Local Drug- gists 10 Confer With
 Doctors Committee
(NEA Telephoto)

Thomas Nugent, president of the state pharmaceutical association has appointed Louis f. Bria, of this city, to state committee of five pharma- cists who will confer with c state committee of five physicians on mus tual problems, it was announced yesterday at Q meeting of the Wa terbury Druggists association. MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
Dr. M. R. Cobbledick
 To Speak At Elton

Connecticut College for Women Alumnae will hear pr. M. Robert Cobbledick, assistant professor of economice at Connecticut College, Saturday night at dinner at the Hotel Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-09
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sSTADLIsHsD jssS

Get Under a "LIombok" Topcoot at $37.5O-It Takes the III Out of Spring Chill ond Keeps e Mon Right Out in Front.
 Tailored as Adler.R Rochester hond needle their classics these verse; tile aIl around coats for weather. wise men make eoot of this type necessity in every mans word. robe.
 A eoot like the "Llambok" is e six months in the year roin or shine eoot-you wser it twice os long as your winter coot-ond you've got suitobIs weight for summer cruise or travsD eoos.