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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

iUy WOU IbBNOlublDIlHTy WHF pVHs sion for his 2 years and 2 months service. Ills Pension Number, i000i, b engraved on hiS tomb- stone. Thomas solloy died on June iSt, 1929.
 George Mclaughlin k shingIIng down Co Town Clerk Hubbelvs, several new houses are under cons struotI0d at OakdaIe Manor, and many residents are painting. Bill Wilcox has ann0Inted the barn with . protective coating and is reported Co be planning Co paint the house soon. Charley and Ed Manvllle have . barn job at the Ryan Stock Farm. 4 carload of ". C. roofers arrived at the depot yesterday. 4 new bathroom In. stallation x underway at the house where Dell Chandler stays. LandscapiDg at the bridge plaza is going forward at a rapid pace and we'll soon have grass growing on the bare spOt where folks used Co throw beer cans down there. Britain k looking better everywhere.
 Residents along U. s. 6 in southbury have no. spent much on paint this year. If the new road goes behind the village through Poverty, there is a good reason for saving paint The old- CT a houSo looks, the quicker a New Yorker makes a bid. 1T the highway now known az U, S, 6 remains tho main thoroughfare, and construction starts over there, 6 new paint job would not be a profitable investment because of the dust. Either way, Britain iS safer .han Southbury when 1t comes to new paint jobs.
 One of the easiest ways to start . fight here Is to accuse . native of being . Communist or a Maxi. Those are fighting words these days. Tn the days ahead, we may even see some of our aliens talk ing out their first papers, or g0- ing on relief. It always works that way. About once every so often something happens to make Americans proud of their heritage and t0 make otherr glad to be classified as Americans again.
 Since the State Police have been Investigating missing mater = ials at the new State Training School, most people with con- struction jobs underway are care- ful to keer the delivery slips of lumber, bath tubs, paint, crushed stone. and other goods delivered. It's safer to be able to show where your material came from. Leak age on the big job has finally caused the constabulary to move around the valley more frequent ly.
 We've found the sawdust trail! Believe t or not, that trail starts not far from Shortt's, on the Rox- bury Roac, and loses Itself in the b0sky forest on French Mountain. Somebody has nailed a slgn to Q barpost .t the entrance to the fRntl 0ffaRfuR aa suassak fac aafa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

The Pierce Hollow School Ghll- dron held . food sale last week en0 at C0nd0n's Store. We asked one of them # they intended Co go t0 the Worlds FRir. "N0-slr," was the prompt reply. "Were E0- ing down Co Bear Mountain in- Btead."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIdUS

The Lone Rangers new car has arrived, Q fast, sleek, stream. lined creation that iS the envy Of evtEy youngSter in town. Dave Is also remodeling hls barn, with Long Bob Chase Rs chief rafter. raiser and Bill Sehcilke passing up boards, Business at the foot of squaw Rock Is certainly lock- inB up,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

We've found the sawdust trail! Believe t or not, that trail starts not far from shortt's, on the Rox- bury Roac, and loses Itself in the bosky forest on French Mountain. Somebody has nailed a slgn to . barpost .t the entrance to the trail, offering sawdust for sale.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-04-25
For Families OF LIMITED BUDGE
But UNLIMITED
GOOD TASTE
Here Are Some of
The Things You Can
Do To Your Home!

BATHROOMS be beautified inexpensively in the
most modern Decorators tell the trend is
the of noeum for vanity table tops and shelving
well the floor, Individuazed lighting, one
water Closets cabinet showers just few of the
advantages incorporate in bathroom when
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-04-25

It's that occasion wait, rather
than the daily burden he carries,
which gets the long-suffering
husband down.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-04-25
VANATTA
elizabeth Rowe)

The weekly callers of Eliza
beth Rowe and Mrs. Earl Gleck-
Ter were Mrs. Alfred Miller and
son Wayne, Mrs. Lester Wood,
Buddy Holmes, Mrs. William
Patrick, Mrs. Frank Price, Mrs.
Russell Jenkins.
Mrs. NJ. w. Sterrett of Van
alta is improving slowly. Her
daughter Mrs. P. R. Jones is
also ill.
Miss Lena Frazier of Vanatta
returned home from Frederick
town Monday afternoon, after
spending a week with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Frazier.
The Monday callers of Eliza
beth Rowe were Mrs. Oscar Will
liams and Mrs. Charles Davis
and daughter and Mrs. Vern
Harris.
Mrs. Dillon Evans of Hog
Hollow road was Monday Wis
itor in Chatham.
Mrs. Earl Gleckler who has
been sick for five weeks at her
fathers home, returned to her
home Sunday.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-04-25

plan to install, repair or remodel
now. For low-cost estimate, call
on your local building contractor.
KITCHENS can now enjoy
greater work saving features
than ever before! Call on your
local contractor to analyze your
particular problems, and to
equip your new kitchen most eff
fectively in given dimensions.
And be sure to call on your local
Gas Company for full informa-
tion on ranges, and other equip
ment. The Electric Company is
stated with advisors, too, who
will help you plan efficient
working units, with a place for
every piece of electrical equip
ment.
ROOF construction is i'm
portant to the appearance,
weather-proofing and comfort of
your home. For actual exam
pies of proofs suggested by lead
ing architects; for guidance in
the selection of appropriate
shingling and other roofing ma
terials, see your local contract
or. Perhaps you'll want to give
your home the added protection
of economical copper roofing
which is permanent, moisture
proof, and particularly essential
to the air conditioned home. AL
though age-old, the beauty of
copper lives longer, and never
calls for repair!
Evening star., 1940-07-26
Ships and Latin America

In the plans of the Inter- American
Financial and Economic Committee,
headed by Undersecretary of State
Welles, for a conference in Wash
lngton to study the shipping prob
lens of Latin American countries,
another move toward a closer eco
nomic integration of the Americas
seems in the making If there is to
be substantial increase in trade
between the United States and the
republics of South and Central
America, adequate shipping services
are essential. The conference will
consider the adequacy of existing
services, discuss freight rates, and
other matters of interest to Latin
American importers.
Since the outbreak of the war. few
European ships have been available
as carriers of the exports and i'm
ports of Latin American countries.
In recent months, the number Of
American ships engaged in the
trade between the United States and
South America, on both the East and
West Coasts, has increased.
BY providing sufficient services to
meet the export and import needs
of Latin American republics, and
setting uniform and equitable ocean
freight rates, American shipping
companies can contribute much to
expand the volume of inter Amer
lean trade, thus bolstering the
defenses of Latin America against
economic penetration by the totali-
tartan powers.
Latin America offers the American
manufacturer today many oppor-
tunities. Recent export gains seem
to show that American businessmen
are taking advantage of these oppor-
tunities. According to Commerce
Department figures, exports of
United States merchandise to South
America in June reached the highest
figure for any month of the war
period. Larger shipments to Latin
America have helped to offset the
sharp decline in our exports to many
European countries.
To meet the competition OF the
totalitarian powers, American ex-
porterS need more thorough
knowledge of the requirements OF
individual Latin American markets,
the tastes of Latin American con-
Sumers, and the kinds of goods for
which there is the greatest demand.
There is need, too, for more liberal
and flexible credit terms. Before the
war Germany offered long term, gen.
erous credits and doubtless will offer
even more liberal terms in launching
her postwar drive to secure the eco
nomic domination of Latin Ameria
For that drive American exporters
now must prepare.
Evening star., 1940-07-26
Nobody's Business

The Star has been seeking a salts
factory explanation for the disgrace
full condition of some Of the city's
dirtiest alleys. 1t is slovenly house.
keeper who neglects the dark cor
ners. Perhaps real effort to clean
up some of the darkest corners of
Washington might lead to a more
cleanly city, and the Health Officer,
DR.. Rutland, has described some of
the conditions existing in the alleys
and private property adjoining them
as an actual menace to public
health.
The Star has obtained an explain
alton but it is wholly unsatisfactory.
The explanation is that the filthy
litter in some of the city's alleys
ami adjoining private property rep
resents problem shared by the
City Refuse Department, the Police
Department and the Health Depart
nent. AS responsibility is divided,
II is nopuo, j.; business to pitch in
ana clean up the mess In the mean
time, the condition in the alleys has
become chronic, along with the COM
placency of the authorities.
1t is about time for the Commits
sionerS to step in and see to it that
these dirty alleys are cleaned and
kept clean; that necessary action is
taken against adjacent property
owners who permit the accumulation
of filth on their property, and that
some system of coordination be-
tween the various officials be
established which would produce
necessary enforcement Of the
regulations.
Evening star., 1940-07-26
Complains of Trash
In Residential Streets.
To the Editor of The Star:

10 the EDITOR OF Inc star:
1 am very glad to see your mention
of the trash and litter that "decorates"
our streets. Every day, and many times
during the day, people walk along un-
Wrapping packages and drop the
wrappers on the sidewalk or toss them
into our front yard for us to clean up.
Our block here is very popular as
parking place-workers park their car
in the morning for all day. Aside from
the parking, many bring trash of all
sorts from their homes and toss it out
for us to dispose of or leave for the
street cleaners. One set out a full
garbage pail. 1 called police officer,
and he had it removed
Then there are the city trash gath
erers. Often they come down the alley
Whooping and yelling-grab a container
give it toss at the truck-if it lands
properly all right. If part of the con-
tents spill on the pavement, it stays
there w. j. DERMOTT.
July IT,
Evening star., 1940-07-26
Frank Bond

Frank Bond would not desire a
eulogy. He was the most sincerely
modest of men. The well-meant
intentions of friends to praise him
were embarrassing to one who never
had time to think of himself. His
talents were many, and it pleased
him to be constantly and variously
employed. There were few matters
of human concern in which he de-
clined to be interested, but he had
his preferences and he catered to
them with passionate enthusiasm.
Like the great French novelist,
Victor Hugo, Mr. Bond was always
lover of soft-winged things" With
Longfellow, he could demand of
numerous public:
DO you ne'er think what Wondrous
beings these?
Do you ne'er think who made
them, and who taught
The dialect they speak, where
melodies
Alone are the Interpreters of
thought?"
His devotion to birds developed
when he was a boy with his twin
brother in Iowa. He was faithful to
1t while he edited the Cheyenne
Tribune and served in the first
Wyoming Legislature. When he
came to Washington he brought his
ornithological library with him,
added to it through the years. The
Land Office gave him a living; he
had satisfaction in the performance
of his duties there. But it was
science and art to which he in
stinctively had pledged his best
endeavOrS. Nature endowed him for
notable achievement in both fields.
He was at once master of the
philosophy of common sense and
brave romanticist. Facts were his
guides, but the fulfillment of dreams
was his goal. He visioned truth
beautiful" as the ideal for a sensitive
soul. His country, as he conceived 1t,
was to be a community of citizens
striving together for the common
good, some in one way, some in
another, yet all to the single end that
life itself in America should be large
as we'll as free, comprehensive as we'll
as courageous.
Mr.. Bond was an excellent chair
man of the United States Geographic
Board. In theory he had passed his
prime when he took up that work.
Actually, he was at the apex of his
powers, and so he remained until the
end. His latest efforts-the editing
of the index of pathological paint
ers for the Library of Congress-
were among his most successful.
Eighty-four when he finished his
course, he still was young in mind
and heart. 1t will be his privilege to
be remembered as one who, to quote
his own words applied to a departed
comrade, was poor in worldly goods.
but rich in worthy deeds"
Evening star., 1940-07-26

opportunity for service In the War
Department would be great. But
that does not detract in slightest
degree from the fact that this vet
eran of the first World War, fully
cognizant OF the gravity of our
national position, is making a very
considerable personal sacrifice. His
transfer from the judiciary to the
administrative branch of the Gov
ernment reflects a consciousness of
duty which is imperatively needed
at this critical time.
When he enters the War Depart
ment, Judge Patterson will take over
the duties of Colonel Louis Johnson,
whose resignation yesterday pre-
sumably returns to private life a
man who has labored effectively in
behalf of national preparedness un-
der extremely trying circumstances.
1t is no secret that Colonel Johnson
and former Secretary of War Wood
ring were in serious disagreement
on many matters of military policy
but despite the difficulty of that
situation the retiring Assistant Sec
retary, by virtue of interchangeable
effort, played a most important part
in arousing the people of the United
States to the need for strengthening
our armed defenseS.
In all probability, Colonel Johnson
had hoped for some tangible recog-
milton of his efforts, perhaps by
appointment as Secretary of War
after Mr.. Woodring's resignation, or
by selection as the Democratic vice
presidential nominee. That his dis
appointment in receiving neither OF
these rewards was keen is indicated
by the note of bitterness in his letter
of resignation, but if his retirement
from public life is to be permanent
he will take with him the satisfac-
ton Of knowing that he rendered
effective and important service un-
der conditions which might have
overwhelmed a less determined man.
Evening star., 1940-07-26
The Will to Serve

Acceptance by Federal Circuit
Judge Robert P. Patterson of an
appointment as Assistant Secretary
of War is a clear measure of his
willingness to sacrifice his own in
terests to serve the country in time
of emergency.
Judge Patterson, as a member OF
the Second Circuit Court, holds one
of the most desirable judicial posts
in the Nation-a lifetime position
at salary of $4,000 a year. In
going to the War Department at
the request of Secretary Stimson,
the Republican jurist relinquishes
his place on the bench in exchange
for what is, in all probability, a
temporary appointment at a con-
siderably reduced salary.
Judge Patterson undoubtedly was
influenced to accept the Presidents
offer by the realization that his
Evening star., 1940-07-26
Welfare Heurinqs

Now that the Board of Public
Welfare has held open hearings for
the consideration of annual budget
provisions, it may be wondered why
such practice was not adopted long
ago. There can be no question about
the efficiency and the justice of pub
lie discussion of the community's So
Geological problems. Representatives
Of Philanthropic, educational, reli-
eious, business, labor and civic
groups, as well as a number of
private citizens, took part in the
meetings during recent days. They
assembled on equal terms, and it
was apparent that they appreci-
ated the formal opportunity to be
heard An experiment in helpful CO.
operation, it seems indicated, already
has so completely demonstrated its
utility as to warrant it's establish
ment as standard policy.
The suggestions offered by those
appearing before the board were, of
course, various, but it does not follow
that they were contradictory. All
of the needs outlined certainly
cannot be met now in any budget
but as a general outline of the city's
needs in the field of public welfare
the suggestions were of interest.
Proposals included: Increase of
local relief funds in aid of seven
thousand additional needy persons,
increase in the number of case
workers, more shelter homes for
transients and the establishment of
q central intake bureau, better pro-
gram of assistance for unemployed
employables, adequate funds for the
education of shut-in and handi-
capped children, special program for
the rehabilitation of alcoholics,
Evening star., 1940-07-26

establishment Of a farm for Inc
briates, creation OF a separate penal
institution for first offenders, more
field parole officers, extension of re-
habilitation program at penal insti-
tutions, more funds for the care of
children in foster homes, Develop
ment of housekeeper service for
families in which mothers are i'll,
better convaleScent care for children
and Inauguration of the so-called
food stamp plan.
If some suggestions impinged upon
others no harm was done. The
board itself will work out the budget
to be submitted to the District Com
missioners. 1t will be interesting to
learn the full extent to which the
efforts of it's members have been
aided through the hearings they
arranged and conducted.
Evening star., 1940-07-26
Thinks Vote for District
Will Aid States.

To the Editor Of The Star:
AS the author of the anti-poll tax bill
which would restore the right to vote to
the disfranchised citizens of eight South
ern States, am naturally interested in
seeing the base suffrage broadened
wherever possible.
I am in favor of giving the people of
the District OF Columbia the opportunity
to participate in Federal elections. They
ought to have the right to vote for Presi-
dent and Vice President. They ought to
be able to elect their own Representa-
tives to Congress. There can be no argu-
ment against granting these fundamen-
tai rights to the citizens of Washington.
Other citizens of our Nation are also
disfranchised. In Alabama, Arkansas,
Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia IS per
cent OF the people do not vote. Denied
access to the ballot box because a poll
tax is prerequisite for voting, these
citizens, like District of Columbia resi-
dents, remain outside the orbit of rep
resentative government
I am sure that the restoration of the
right of Washingtonians to vote will have
a salutary effect on the movement to
bring democratic government to the
people in the eight poll tax States.
LEE E. GEYER,
July "a. Member of Congress,
17th District, California.
Evening star., 1940-07-26
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles E. TraceUell.

A correspondent wants to know II
there is any harm in playing phono-
graph record in hot weather.
AS far as we know, there is none, but
common sense would seem to dictate
that the phonograph not be used when
the temperature in the room Is over 50
degrees
No doubt 81 degrees is we'll on the
safe side; temperature Of more than
100 degrees probably would be neces-
sary before any harm could come to
record from the tracking of the needle
Great care should be used in ham
ding phonograph records in very hot
weather
Heat and moisture are their enemies
and in this section of the country We
have both at the same time.
In winter it is we'll to keep records
we'll away from radiators and from the
sunshine at all times of the year.
There is a particular danger to the
record material and the fine grooves
from exposure to the direct rays of the
sun. Direct sunlight will warp and bend
q record in a very short time This
must be kept in mind when a portable
instrument is used outdoors. The temp
tation is to think nothing at all of the
matter, but if ones records are at all
valued they should be given every atten-
ton under all circumstances
1t is best, then, to keep the machine
and the records we'll in the shade and
even to refrain from using them at all
in the afternoon outdoors.
ks -
Indoors 1t is not likely that rooms will
go much over IS degrees, except on some
of the very hottest days when all doors
and windows are left open all day
This means that the rooms will be
hotter, but that there will not be so
much humidity. 1t is possible, as all
householders know, to keep the down.
stairs rooms at much lower temper
ature by keeping them shut up during
the heat of the day.
On the other hand, this is friendly to
mildew, which is an enemy of phono-
graph records, and especially of albums
and particularly of the backs of these.
Suburban sections often suffer severely
from mildew in humid summers This
comes about through the retention Of
large amounts of water in the air
through the action Of many trees, and
also from the lack Of circulation in the
rooms, due to the aforementioned clos
ing of all doors and windows.
Scientists tell us that one of the best
things we can do, in the suburbs in
summer, to cut down on the amount OF
mildew, is to open all doors and windows
and permit them to stay open.
This will mean a hotter house, but a
drier one
1t will also mean more possible dam
age to records through use Of them
when the temperature is too high.
No doubt we lean heavily on the safe
side, when we advocate room tenn
perature of 80 degrees as the highest lr
which it is safe to play records
Personally we have played them wher
the temperature stood at "a degrees
without any harm, as far as we could
determine.