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Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29
By JOHN HUGGETT

Miniature photographs of every
piece of property in Springfield,
Mass, are being taken by the city
under a new plan just
announced. The file of these pic
lures will be used to give tax as
SCISSORS a quick and practical way
to check valuations and as"ess-
ments. to run down property that
is escaping taxation, and to provide
a new and more equitable basis for
establishing tax rates.
The pictorial survey, when COM
pleted. will include moik than
100000 individual shots, and will
contain visible evidence of every
physical detail of Springfield.
Other cities who have adopted
these Photographic surveys are
Richmond. Providence, Grand Rap
ids, Bangor and Toledo. All use
photographers from the relief rolls.
The building industry will be in
terested in new song just pub
lished by Schirmer's in New York
which is dedicated to the principle
of owning your own home. 1t is call
ed Look Homeward, America after
the slogan introduced to the in
dustry by Certain Products
Corporation last Spring.
The words of the song read: LOOK
Homeward, America, Look forward
free America; for you must leae
the way, and build happier day
Our way of life brings love to men
The sun of peace will shine again
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29

News of new products:
A new roller brush for painting
screens does it without spattering.
A new fixture automatically turns
off an electric light at the end OF
a specified period. Handy in clos
cts.
A new plastic nameplate glows
when the lights are out.
A new metal joiner for aluminium
and alloys requires only low heat.
A new type Of ventilator provides
light and controlled ventilation
through foundation walls. 1t aids in
preventing dampness and in retard-
ing rot and fungus growth under
the building.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29

That FL Centro's building permit
total will pass the half million dol
lar mark during 1910 became vir-
tually a certainty Saturday as per-
mits totaling s15.205 were issued
during the past week to boost the
seasonal mark to $396,659.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29
REPORTS BURGLARY

c. F.. Brown Saturday asked Sher-
iff Robert w. Ware to search for
burglars who looted his house trailer
left seven miles north of Holtville
for the last four months. The bur-
glars took $6225 worth of house.
hold equipment Brown said.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29
FORMER MEXICAN
iron MAN RECEIVERS

SAN DIEGO, Sept. %. (UP-
Gen. Plutarco Elias Gales, exiled
former Iron man. president of
Mexico, today planned to leave
Mercy hospital where he has been
under q doctors care for more than
a week, suffering from bronchial
ailmcnt. Gales said he was feeling
much better now"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29
LET'S MAKE IMPERIAL VALLEY
"THE COMMUNITY OF
BEAUTIFUL HOMES"
Oil Company to
Construct Modern
Station in E. &. ~

There was time when a service station was tne sposs
on the corner where you occasionally bought gaon OK
kerosene and two-pump station rare as spend
thrift Scotsmen but gasoline service station OF To-Day
will provde everything but the driver for your car.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29
DAYLIGHT SAVING
TIME CALLED OFF

NEW YORK, Sept. %. CUP)-
Daylight saving time. observed in
much Of the eastern and central
zones, ends at 2 am. tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29

There is ar this small home with its skill
full planning the living dining arrangement
Here the dining of the living after meal
times The bathroom reached without passing through
either bedrooms while the kitchen has rare and highly
bay window This home was valued at
by the Housing Administration and built ONO
with the aid of 5000 mortgage insured by the FHA
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29

pictured above is playrOom for the
children night it's Dads library and study The attractive
combining unfinished walls
ceiling insulating board The insulating board
and soften sound but its high light
the daytime. It's also
operation of the lighting equipment
for night reading.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-29
The Building Spotlight

For we must live our way; LOOK
Homeward, then, today
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

Sometimes ones life seems 20
have become like bleak dreary
desert. But do not give up in de-
spair. Such was the experience of
Hagar But she cried out to God
and He opened a well of water for
her and for her son.
If you are perishing in some des-
ert experience, cry out to God in
the words of the Psalmist: 20 God,
thou art my God; early will I seek
thee: my soul thirstest for thee,
my flesh longeth for thee in dry
and thirsty land, where no water
is; to see thy power and thy glory,
so am I have seen thee in the
sanctuary"
The answer to such cry comes
from God to us through the words
of st. John: THE Spirit and the
Bride say Come, and let him that
heareth say Come, and let him that
is athirst come And whosoever
will, let him take the water of life
freely"
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

stripes are used. The ends are cut
slanting and tipped with white seal
ing wax Bell stickers. hanging
from cord of "Cellophane," COM
plete the appliqued design. The box
is wrapped in blue. with extra lay.
ers at the sides to give a deeper
shade. Strips of blue and silver
ribbon edge the package
Below, a lettered message and
stylized tree appliqued with Scotch
Tape form a striking decoration on
black wrapping.
The star package has a printed
pattern OF blue, red and green on
clear ground. and gay red RIB
bon bow. A variation of the tradi.
tional poinsettia motif is printed
with blue on an embossed ground.
One end of the package is orna-
mented with pleats of plain blue
wrapping.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
Radiant Living
THOUGH LIFE BE A
DESERT
By Rev. c. M. Griffeth
Pastor Methodist Church
Cecilton, Md.

It is the Psalmist who paints a
never-to-be-forgotten picture Of
the human heart thirsting for God
when he exclaims: las the heart
panteth after the water brooks, So
panteth my soul after Thee, 0
God"
These words bring to my mind a
fascinating scene of peaceful
woodland sloping down into a quiet
ravine through which gently rip
pies a contented brook.
Half hidden by the green over
hanging foliage, there stands in
the stream a doe, heated and
athirst by the chase, but thankful
ly drinking.
1t is a picture of a soul who,
though hunted and pursued by
some kind of evil, has found in
some quiet vale, the sustaining
Grace of Coda spirit gratefully
drinking from the stream of Divine
Strength.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

ner that charmed the whole audi
ence. They were rapturously en-
cored and repeated with equal
grace. The Gypsies Festival open
ed with a pretty forest scene, the
Gypsies in their striking attire on
either side, the queen, Miss Flor
ence Hall, in rich costume occupy
ing the throne in the rear Miss
Marian Stevens took the character
of Fortune Teller" with good
voice and enthusiasm in acting the
Continued on Page Seven)
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

was lost on those not familiar with
the poem of Miss Ingelow, which
might have been remedied by a
description from the stage of what
was to follow in the scenic repre-
sentations AS an interlude be-
tween this and the "Gypsies Festi-
val" was the song of the Milk
Maid Nobody axed you sir she
said" 1t was taken by Master
Richben Jones and Miss Hilda
Wells and was rendered in a man
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

meets at Grange Hall: Morning
service IL a. m, also meets on first
Wednesday evening of each month
at s p. M; Sunday School, IL a. m.
Subject for Sunday, December 8:
God the Only Cause and Gre
ator." Golden Text: Hebrews "a
Every house is builded by some
man. but he that built all things is
God. A Bible Citation from the
lesson-sermon: Rev. 21: 3, and 5.
And 1 heard great voice out of
heaven saying, Behold, the taber-
nacle of God is with men, and he
will dwell with them, and they
shall be his people, and God him
self shall be with them, and be
their God. 4. And God shall wipe
away all tears from their eyes; and
there shall be no more death, Meth
er sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain: for the
former things are passed away. 5.
And he that sat upon the throne
said, Behold, I make all things
new. Correlative from the Text
book, Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary
Baker Eddy: A mortal gain more
correct views of God and man,
multitudinous objects of creation,
which before were invisible, will
become visible. When we learn
the way in Christian Science and
recognize mans spiritual being, we
shall behold and understand Gods
all the glories of earth
and heaven and man.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

seor gives you burst of speed.
,. The Smoofhness of Oil! Combined with
Floating Power. Dodge Fluid Drive gives
unbelievable snooihness, ease of handling
and longer cor-lfe-onother example of
famous Dodge economy.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
EIIB SAFETY Ety.
Eoln |EGollInSCIL MEET
,oo People Expected to
nolavare Safety
',',,il ~, Annual Meeting
L,,OuEr DECEMBER L

.,sn 700 men and women
y r,,,,E X is the saving Of human
sJ.r Su,b through the preven-
..idents, "a. will converge up
q acton from all over the
!. .itsnd the 21st Annua-
md banquet Of the PEI.
sssty ast Council, to be hell helo
= ',,s we've evening, December 1ztn
. S' aeIOck IN the Hotel duPont
'. "Sasion, Major Edward Y
,.sssr, Americas most
sns World War Ace, and
,,sj p,s,idsnt and General Man
stss Eastern Air Lines me-
I n meeting represents the
p,,o0rtunity Of the year for
crested in the cause OF
- i meet with others Of
mind and to exchange
/ an opportunity for all
s+iciDate in the greatest OF
'.s.riau movements brought
- sharp relief by reason OF
= destructive exhibitions OF
..r-,ot dupont Copeland, Vice
.'-sr Of Board, will act as
s,rvter and introduce the
Ca af the evening.
ung girl representing the
II. School children will give
u safety talk. She will tell
\ Delaware Safety Council
rrcting Consciousness among
6Slnates and about her re-
y to the safety movement.
u xiii also be short addresses
vrr Walter w. Bacon and
r.r Richard c. McMullen.
s-ngsments have been made
b committee in charge for a
y d entertainment at the
u Tie Council urges all to
\ rsrations as soon as pos
The banquet is open to the
d md the subscription price
~ per plate.
nng the distinguished guests
vii be present are: Mayor
h ". Bacon, Hon. Richard G.
fslsn, 1t. Governor Cooch,
h Harvey, managing direc-
4 The National Conservation
" Lloyd Blanchard, National
h Council, ]. P. Rostmeyer,
kzore Safety Council, F. ].
End, Manager Of Newark SAT-
Duncil, Thomas Burke, Exc
b Secretary of the Greater
IGk Safety Council, and
r aher city and state officials.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

]. 'usse exciting new pack.
E rr.,, r.'lsnS as a guide. Christ.
/ nlis.S, aaye a,I a fne start-off for
f esav,s.Issiit rs'' gift wrapping session. on
|k assns.' eolored wrapping, ribbon
2 d 'a s,a. On the boxes are
|ssyS,D ssnta's latest IDEAS in
| GEN.. cellulose film.
Ess Dl@s y viii with Christmas 1910
+ a ~ white and blue back. SlD
b NJ n upper left and and Io~ar SScn,
e. V T.r.'aI. SPARKLING red BAH 'Gsea is q
+ paSs, s,'Un Of the expand ding II 2
& iat 4, pals which can be
! Is shown bara u 'he
I 10 ! 10 ooa. covered al the
4 NJ slbss 'a'e.like dolly Of the the
As balt 2 patriotic package 4
na a11 lyI,I n red and haIf IN =
Z d, lang, iaa ,s. Of tri-color Hsi ribbon N
auasaiaa, In Design, :. blue trans.
''faws with silver
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

exceeding any period since 1880.
Hourly earnings of factory work
ers continued to average nearly 73
cents, and as hours worked per
week increased to 1913, weekly
earnings reached an average of
$28.29, highest since 1923.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
BRIEF ITEMS OF
THE PENINSULA
Brief News Items of People
We Know in and Around
Larger Peninsula Towns
FROM OUR EXCHANGES

U. S. Senator-elect James M
Tunnel, Sr., of Georgetown, has
announced the appointment of Ed
ward G. Pollard as his secretary.
Mr.. Pollard is now employed in the
corporation department of the of
flee of Secretary of State Josiah
Marvel, Jr.
Members of Robbins Hose Com
pany, Dover, will be host today,
Thursday, to the meeting of the
delaware State Fire Chiefs Asso-
citation. Motion pictures provided
by the F'BI and demonstration of
resuscitator will be on the pro-
gram.
Miss Elizabeth w. Harrington
has been elected president of the
Dover branch of Bundles for Brit
ain, Inc. Other officers chosen are
Secretary, Mrs. Mary L. Tilghman,
and treasurer, Gordon Willis. The
national organization, which has
about 300 branches, was formed to
supply woolen clothing, surgical
and medical instruments, ambul-
ances, and other necessities for
England. Headquarters are in New
York.
Approval of WPA funds for con
struction of the proposed play
ground and bathing beach has been
received by Milford officials spon-
soring the project The project
was explained Friday night at a
meeting in the Community Build
ing, presided over by the originator
of the idea, Mayor Edward G.
Evans. Albert Kottleib of Har-
rington, the architect, explained
the plans for the park. Construc-
ton work is expected to begin
soon.
Employment in Delaware factor
les increased 1 per cent from Sep
tember to October, and wage pay
ments advanced per cent, the
Federal Reserve Bank reports. The
gains were slightly behind advanc-
es in Pennsylvania, where both
payrolls and employment were up
8 per cent, but far ahead of south
ern New Jersey, where both classi-
fications were off 3 per cent. Indus
trial production in the Third Fed
eral Reserve District, which in
cludes Delaware and portions of
the two neighboring states, neared
the highest level in the past three
years, the bank said, with the out
put Of heavy manufactured goods
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

UDREY EGAN, 10, who has
"A been acting on the radio since
she was a lass of eight years, has
now come into her own as one of
CBS' leading dramatic starlets-
Audrey just recently was awarded
the highly priced role of Barbara
Abbott on We, the Abbotts, a star
Ting new drama about the life of
snall-town American family. owe,
the A5botts is broadcast Mondays
through Fridays over the CHS net
work at AIS pm, EST, in the East
and Midwest; and at Ais pm,
psf. In the Far West.)
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
EnAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Il Of Church Services For
Next Sunday

I Cturcn Of Christ, Scientist
kngtun, at Park Place and
sisn Street: morning service
Sunday School IL a. m,
Eg service 500 P. NJ, Wed
2 evening service 500 p. m.
'aa Science Society, Milford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
New Machinery Ordered by Risdon Manufacturing
Scouts Cookie Sale
 Will Start March 8
Troops to Use Money to Purchase Row Boat and Canoe
 for Girls Use at Camp Wequapauset

chairman, Mrs. Earl pierson: fl. nance chairman, Mrs. c. |, Tappin. District No. 4--West--Selling chair man, Mrs. Norwood Webster finance chairman, Mrs. O.. H. Neuswanger.
 District No. 6--Naugatuck- Sell ing chairman, Mrs. Walter Lawson; finance chairman, Mrs. L. F. Moves;
 District No. 6-Woodbury-Selli and finance chairman, Mrs. Harmon Boyd.
 The advantages of camping in summer for young people are well known, but the Camp Committee wishes all groups of Girl Scouts to use the camp all year around. Skating has been excellent and girls enjoy acting as hostesseS on Satur- days. The Infirmary has an atttrac- tive fireplace and is fine place to prepare meals.
 Day Camping will be March 25 and, April 29 and 30, and May and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01

and Lucille Menillo of Waterbury. Betty Lucas won first prize in the games and Joseph Adams took sec- ond prize.
 Meet Tonight
 A meeting of the Beacon Falls Rod and Gun club will be held to- night at 8 o'clock in the town hall. Plans for future activities will be discussed.
 Juveniles Meet
 Notice of an attendance contest will be given at the meeting of the Juvenile Grange In Pythian hall this afternoon at 3:30. Special recog- milton for attendance at each future meeting will be given.
 To Receive Payments
 Tax Collector Ralph Tucker. Sr will be at the town hall tonight from 2 to 8 o'clock to receive old age assistance tax payments. There arc many here who have not yet paic the $3 tax and tonight Is the last chance for them to do so before al, additional $l charge Is made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01

Mrs. o. H. Neuswanger, general chairman of the annual cookie sale of the Waterbury Girl Scouts, an- nounced this morning that orders will be taken beginning March 8, that all orders must be turned in by March l5 and that deliveries will be made March 20.
 The money derived from this years sale will be used for the ben eft of Camp Wequapause in Water- vile, summer site for scout mem bers. In the past the money has been used to build an infirmary, piping water to camp units, building a dam to provide a swimming pool, cots and mattresses, and tents. This year 1t will be used to purchase a new row boat and a canoe and sev- eral other miscellaneous camp arti- cles.
 Some excellent grade cookies will be offered by the girls for sale this year as in the past. Each troop will keep two cents on each box their members sell and the money will be placed in the troops treasury for future troop activities.
 The full committee in cahrge of this years cookie sale follows:
 General Chairman, Mrs. c. H Neuswanger; finance chairman, Mrs T. E. Conway.
 District No. 1-Central-Selling chairman, Mrs. B. E. Ladden; fi- nance chairman, Mrs. Frederick Kellogg.
 District No. 2-Northwest-Selling chairman, Mrs. Claude Parton: fi- nance chairman, Mrs. Archer Row. bottom.
 District No. 3-EaSt - Selling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
MENN|LL0 BOY
 GUEST AT FETE
Highland Ave. YOunster Celebrates First Birth=
 day Yesterday
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ]. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, March l--Joseph Mennillo, Jr., 4 of 3l Highland ave- nuc, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mennillo, observed his first birthday yesterday. A party was held in his honor at his home. Games were played and refreshments served Decorations were in pink and blue
 Attending were: Louis Mennillo, Joseph and Charles Adams, Frank Passeck, Donna Seizter. Elaine
 Floss, Betty Lucas, Billy Dubay and Catherine Mennillo, all of this town,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
OWN WEDDING RING

AS is the custom when the script calls for such, Billie Burke was of- fered a wedding ring when she arr rived for the first days work in the new Frank Morgan comedy. "T'he Ghost Comes Home" But she raised her left hand and she said proudly to property man John Miller, "Thank you, but I always wear my own"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
CHINA RELIEF FUND
 TOTAL HITS $1,671.77

The China Relief Fund here has reached the $1,67l.77 mark, 1t was revealed this morning by Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, rector of All Souls' Episcopal church ard chair man of the local committee. Wa terburys quota Is 5000. Donations may be credited to any specified church in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
ACTORS TOY

Frankie Albertson, appearing in "The Ghost Comes Home with Frank Morgan, is building his first gasoline-pawered model airplane on the lines of British pursuit ships He claims its for his young son, but admits he is going to fly 1t plenty himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
FIREMEN HANDLE "HOT.CASH"

Newport, R. l., (UP) Firemen here were called on to handle some "hot money" A short circuit set fire to the interior of an electric cash register, automatically locking It. Bremen had to shut off the current before business could be resumed. No money was lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
TAX PENALTIES
 MAY BE LEVIED
Persons Not Paying Old- Age Bills Tomorrow to
 Be Penalized $l
MlDDlEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone l-641O

Middlebury, March 1 George Badger of White Avenue, is @ pa- tent at the Waterbury hospital, but expects to return home in a few days.
 All persons not having their old age assistance tax paid by March 2 will be assessed an extra dollar each. Mrs. Bernice Stevens. local tax collector, will be at her home on North street to receive payments.
 Mrs. George clayton. who has been jll at her home on Yale ave- nue, is improved.
 Local schools have been closed since FebFutry tWenty.firge. but studies will be resumed Monday morning, March {.
 Mrs. Margaret Riley was among those attending Rn anniversary party ct the home Of Mir. and MFs, M. ?, cowell on 0iles street, Weds nesday evening.
 Miss Nancy Riley vlii Do the Mlddlebury correspondent for The Democrat and will be Rlad l0 receive any neWs for this column. Blle may be reached at her home 0n Vale avenue oT by calling t'eli0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
.M|DD[E,AGE' WOMEN.
 HEED THIS TIMELY WARNING!!

If you're approaching middle-age (3s to 52) and fear dizzy fainting spells, hot flashes ---if you notice yourself getting restless, cranky, moody and NERVOUS lately these annoying symptoms may be due to female functional distress
 So be smart! Take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, famous for over GO years in help ing hundreds of thousands of weak, rundown, nervous women to go smiling thru this "trying timc."
 Pinkham's Compound is made especially from natures own bene- flcial roots and herbs to help calm overtaxed, sensitive nerves and les-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01

Showing Ol love films has been banned ln Ynnnnn province ei China hy ihe government, whleh holds that motion pictures should ekll0ft paiFl. 0llkm and adeiNFmlnail0n Co gefisl aggression 10 llie cad,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
NIGEL BRUCE CHOSEN

Nigel Bruce has been cast as Hutchins Stubbs in Susan and God"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01


 attended a session of the state exec- utive committee of the Young Denl- ocratic clubs in Meriden Wednesday night. The group voted as favoring a third term for President Roosevelt.
 "Y" Junior Tournament
 The Naugatuck YMCA Junior basketball started of with great su,c- cess and the junior teams gave good performances. Prospect defeated the Diamond Jrs., in the best game of the evening, % to %. The score changed hands consistently until the final whistle. Cienkus and Kloc starred for Prospect with nine points apiece, while Freddie Zonino and Billie ullivan shared honors for the losers with 10 points apiece.
 The second game was a walkaway for St. Francis 2l to 8. the St. Fran els team holding the Seals to lone field goal and six free throws.
 The third saw the "" Cubs ct their best, winning from the Cram mar school champs 48 to l9. Healy with IA and Wojacks with 12 starred for the Cubs, while Poscavage was the losers best bet with seven points, Games tonight will be: At 7:l5, Prospect vs. St. Francis and at 8:l5 "" Cubs vs. Aces.
 Meet Tonight
 The Naugatuck YMCA swimming team will meet the Waterbury Orions tonight at Naugatuck at 7:45 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01

Returns to Work
 Warren D. Abel of Millville ave- nue has returned to work at the U. s. Rubber company after being con- fined to his home by illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
RUMMACE SALE

A rummage sale for the benefit of the Pearl Street Community House will be held tomorrow at IA Bishop street.
 Bruce Cabot, has been cast in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01

worcester Polytechnic institute, Worcester, Mass, and son of MT. and Mrs. Cecil H. Grant of Mill vile avenue, was initiated into the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the college this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Increased Business
 Calls For Purchase
 Of Extra Equipment
Postal Receipts in January Considerably Less Than Previous MOnth-$2,l67 Collected for Finnish
 Fund-UpsaIa College Choir to Appear Here

NAu GATUCK Correspondent: Wm ,. Baxter-PhOnc Naugatuck S9A5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
Finish Fund Grows

The Finnish relief fund here has grown to $2,167.06, Chairman Jos eph Nygren announced today. Naugatuck ranks among the leaders in per capita contributions. It is ex- pected final reports will be made in Q few days.
 The fund had been $2,0l4.2l and $i62i5 was collected recently