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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Acorn Named

The Republican National committee announced today that Hugh M. AlcOrn, IT,, of Suffield. has been appointed a member of the McNary Notification com mittee, which will formally mo- tify Senator Charles McNary, of Oregon. of his nomination for vice-president.
 The notification exercises will take place tomorrow at Salem,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
DECORATIVE CUBES

For festive Iced drinks. fiji ice cube trays half full Of your favorite soft drink. freeze, then add to each cube section fiower-shaped slices of orange or lemon peel spFies Of fresh mint, oF slices Of ,maTaschino CT mlnted cherries. Eili Ice cube trays with the rest Of the eoft drink and continue freezing The decoration viii he in the center Of the clear. sparkling cubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Bicycles Tested

About 25O bicycles have not yet been inspected, Patrolman Will liam Dwyer said today, adding that most of these are in too poor condition to pass inspection.
 The officer said that about TOO bikes were inspected during safety week. The inspection will be held annually, and will probably be held during safety week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Want Money Back

Damage suits for $150 each have been filed against the R. F. Wor- den 6 Sons by three men, in suits entered in the court of common pleas today. The men, Joseph Duval, Dwight Snow, and Walter Smith, claim that $100 has been owed to each of them by the com- pany since June 1. 1886, and that 6% interest on these loans has also not been paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Late Realty
 NeUs
Mortgage Deeds

Mortgage Deeds William T. Dante to the First Federal Savings & Loan Associa- tiOn.
 Domenic Leone to the Water bury hospital.
 Quit Claim Deed Frank Martino to Robert Mar tino, property on Congress avenue. lilo Roofing Co. to the United States of America, property on Peach Orchard road and East Mountain road.
 Mortgage Release ThomastOn Savings Bank to Ida F. Zurl0.
 Warranty Deeds Waterbury hospital to Dom- enic Leone, property on Vermont street.
 Ida Zurlo to William T. Dante, property on Addison street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
REAL FILM VETERAN

Although born in England and by heredity Greek. George zucco, who today is appearing with Clau- dette Colbert and Ray Miiiand in Paramount's Arise My Love-" is truly a veteran of American films, for he worked in his first American production, "Three Weeks in 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Fined $50

Two men were fined $50 and costs by Judge Theobald E. Conway after he found them guilty of breach of the peace in city court today. The judge, of the fines, pending the good however, suspended $45 in each behaviour of the accused fo rthe next six months.
 The men were Charles Block CT, 27, colored, of IA Lafayette street; and Frank Davis, N, white, of IS Lafayette street. They were arrested Saturday af- ternoon after . street fight on Lafayette street. Davis appealed from the fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Aug. 26. CUP)-Trad- ing in stocks continued today around the lightest level since World War days.
 A few special issues were moving outside fractional area. These iI1- cluded DuPont at 163 of l 1-2; General Shoe 10 Ia of I; Com mercial investment trust convertible preferred 103 1-4 up 1; Outboard Marine g 1-2 up 1 1-2; and West Penn Electric per cent preferred 101 1-4 up 1-4.
 Leading automobile shares around the previous close while some of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
THAT BUZZ IS THE SEA

That buzz on Stage 4 today at Paramount Studio is talk of the sea. More than 150 actors and techni- clans working in Mystery Sea Raider" with Carole Landis. Henry Wilcoxon and Onslow Stevens, have been selected because of theil going experience, and as a result the ebtween-scenes chatter has ( salty tang.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Woman Held

Luka Nelik, 56, of 12 Vine street, was granted a continu- ance until Sept. 4 when ar- raigned in city court today, charged with violating the li- quor law.
 She was arrested Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Market Was Again At One Of Lightest Levels
Opened Up Week With Very Little Intefest-Few
 Special Issues Did Move Up Little

low-prcied issues such as Stude- baker and Willys-O Overland made minor advances. Steels held firm Utilities, rails, coppers and oils were barely changed.
 Radio Corporation appeared ir' the second hour at 5-8 of 1-8 American Telephone had not ap. peared late in the second hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
BABY IS DROWNED

Middletown, Conn.,, Aug. 26-(UP) The drowning of 17-months-old Maureen Flanagan in a watering trough in the ward of her home was Connecticut's only weekend violent death. She was found lying face down in several inches of water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
ActiUities M Local Courts

A civil action was brought in superior court today by Helen Kuester against the Dietz Exter- minating System, Inc, and others for injuries which she suffered in an accident which took place on Harpers Ferry road about i've in the afternoon, when the plaintiff was struck by a vehicle belonging to the defendants. As Q result of the mishap, she suffered perma- nent injuries to her legs, the full use of which she will never re- cover.
 Damages of $15O are sought in an action filed in the court of common please today by John Williams of this city, against the City of Waterbury. The plaintiff charges that water from natural springs has been forced into his cellar and garage at 59O Hamil- ton avenue, by the City's dumping refuse and debris in the adjoining lot, and preventing the normal drainage of the land. Williams says that he is unable to do any repair work in the garage which he operated there, because of the water, which creates nuisance, and is unhealthy for him and his family. He asks damages of $150, and an injunction to order the city to clear out the natural drain.
 Foreclosure of a lien is sought in an action filed at the court of common pleas today by Tiffany & Pickett Co.,, against Yale Matzkin and others. The plaintiff charges that it accepted from the defend- ant lien on premises on Meri- den road, to secure a purchase, and that the defendant now owes the company a debt of $182.70 and interest from May, 1888. Con- sequently, the plaintiff seeks fore- closure of the lien, and possession of the premises.
 Mates Pesce seeks foreclosure of mechanics lien against Raymond B. Laplante and others, in a simi- lar action filed at the court to- day.
 Damages of S3,00O are sought in a civil action filed today in the superior court by James Hallock against Motors, Inc, for an acci- dent which took place on the 4th of June. Hall0ck claims that an automobile owned by the defend- ant struck his automobile truck on the Waterbury Cheshire highway, and he alleges that the defendant was guilty of negligence and was speeding excessively. He asks for the S3,OO0 damages to compensate for the injuries which he suffered, and to cover the medical expenses which he has been put.
 James Moore of this city today sought damages of $2,500 in suit filed in the court of common pleas, in which the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co.,, was named as de- fendant. Moore claims that he was crossing the street at the in- tersection of East Main street and Hamilton avenue, with the red light in his favor, when he was struck by c. R. & L. bus. He charges the driver of the vehicle was guilty of speeding and negligence in the operation of the bus. Moore claims to have suffered injuries and nervous shock as the result of the accident, and to have incurred medical expenses a result, for which seeks the $2,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Cellar Blaze

Three fire companies last night extinguished a blaze in the cellar of Antone Rakich, 1479 Baldwin street which began among some papers. There was little damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Painting Spell

Cecilia Lanzara, 26, of 51 Field street, was taken to St Mary's hospital by the police early this morning after she tainted on Grand street near the Western Union Telegraph office. She was discharged after treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Defense Committee

Mayor Vincent A. Scully said today that he is completing the makeup of the local defense com- mittee, and will be able to an- nounce the full personnel in a day or two.
 Formation of defense committees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Spotlighting Brass City News

in all cities and towns of the state has been urged by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. The local committee will cooperate with state defense bodies which are already function ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
CONGRESSMAN DIES

Washington, Aug. 26-OP)-Rep. George N. Seger, R., N. J., died of a heart ailment at the Naval Hos pital here today. He was 75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

Ore. Each state has one mem- Der on the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or JusneE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALIEN REDISTRIBUTION DIVISION
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The weekly echo., 1940-04-26

The tragedy that occurred TUESDAY
night in a dance hall at Natchez,
Miss. between eleven and 1900 o'clock
is on Of the most pathetic occurrences
ia the history OF Mississippi. Young
girls and boys whose future might
have been greatly anticipated by
mothers fathers and friends, was
wiped out almost in the twinkling
OF an eye. In getting this information
over Long distance telephone, we
were informed that the entire build
ing was enveloped in flames in only
q few seconds In our conversation
with the reporter in Natchez over the
telephone, we learned that it was
thought that the fire started from
some one lighting a cigarette. Ac-
cording to reports we would estimate
that from Is to so lives We're being
lost per minute. These were horrible
and tragic deaths.
To our dance lovers composed Of
some mothers and fathers, teachers,
doctors, lawyers and some preachers
tell me, are all of the dances and
dance programs that have been inst-
tuted, worth the PIG and possibly 25C
The weekly echo., 1940-04-26
By Herman ]. d, Carter
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behind him as he left for home.
John didn't sleep that night but all night he rolled and tossed
Voice and saw her thin-pped rhyhma gas
He meed the half fresh oodadened air. Her image .
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The weekly echo., 1940-04-26
Editorials
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A Disaster

lives that were wiped out in this
tragedy? Practically all of the dead
were young people. There could have
been in this number dead, a future
Booker T. Washington, a Mary Nc
Leod Bethune, Claiming H. Tobias,
an A. P. Shaw or r. E. Jones, future
R. A. Carter or James A. Hamlet, a
Mamie Burroughs or w. Y. Bell, j.
H. Moore, H. P. Porter, Isaac Lane or
c. H. Phillips and many other out
standing characters that we could
r3me. Are all of the dance programs
that have been instituted worth to the
world what Booker T. Washington
was worth to the world?
More than two hundred homes
made vacant. How many of our
Negro communities and towns are
made poor or left in worse shape
financially from Just ons visit Of O
famed orchestra? If lives are to be
given, if lives are to be blown out,
if lives are to be lost, they should
be lost for something worthy of dying
for. Because of the dance in Natchez
somebody is made poor. Yes the
race is poorer today than it was last
Tuesday.
The weekly echo., 1940-04-26

Board you may g=t the Echo for $1.00;
six months $65; three month $40; two
months $50 and per copy sos.
We are making an honest appeal to
presidents and friends to subscribe for
our paper. If we can get an extra
thousand it means this: We will be
compelled to give some young woman
or man a job. Won't you help us make
jobs for the young people coming out
of school?
IF we have Presidents who will be
responsible for three subscriptions in
the boards you do not have to wait
until the boards meet just send the
names and addresses of the persons
to whom you want the paper sent and
we will mail the paper to these per-
sons and collect from you in the board.
Isn't that fine proposition, isn't this
q fine offer? Each president in the
association can do this. There is no
such thing as it can't be done. It can
be done. Why not join in with us
and say it can be done and I am going
TO do it. am depending on you to
stand by me in this appeal.
r. L. Young, Editor.
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The weekly echo., 1940-04-26

is symbolic of his message; like Josh
ua, it means Jehovah saves, or Je-
hovah is salvation Isaiah was the
son of Amoz (not Amos He
lived III Jerusalem, and became the
court preacher He prophesied during
the reigns of Uzziah.
The book of Isaiah is generally divi-
ded into three parts, the first extend.
ing to chapter 35; part two, chapters
S6 to 80; and part three, chapters 40
70 sc. III II
The weekly echo., 1940-04-26
Sunday School
Lesson
ISAIAH COMFORTS AN
AFFLICTED PEOPLE-Isa.

ISAIAH COMFORTS AN
AFFLICTED PEOPLE-Isa. 4,
Golden Text-God is our refuge and
|, strength, a very present help in
trouble. Ps. 46:1
Isaiah 40:1. Comfort ye, comfort
ye my people, saith your God.
z. Speak ye comfortably to Jeru-
salem; and cry unto her, that her
warfare is accomplished, that her
iniquity is pardoned, that she hath
received of Jehovah's hand double
for all her sins.
3. The Voice of one that crieth,
Prepare ye in the wilderness the way
of Jehovah; make level in the desert
a highway for our God.
4. Every valley shall be exalted,
and every mountain and hill shall be
made low; and the uneven shall be
made level, and the rough places a
plain:
5. And the glory of Jehovah shall
be revealed, and all flesh shall see
it together; for the mouth of Jehovah
hath spoken it.
6. The voice of one saying. Cry.
And one said, What shall l cry: All
flesh is grass, and all the goodness
thereof is as the flower of the field.
7. The grass withereth the flower
fadeth because the breath of Jehovah
bloweth upon it; surely the people is
grass.
8. The grass withereth d the
flower fadeth; but the word of our
God shall stand for ever.
9. o thou that tellest good tidings
to Zion, get thee up on a high noun
tain; o thou that tellest good tidings
Ito Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with
strength; lift it up, be not afraid; saw
unto the cities of Judah, Behold. YOU;
God!
10. Behold, the Lord Jehovah will
come as a mighty one, and his arm
will rule for him: Behold, his reward
is with him, and his recompense be
fore him.
II. He will feed his folk like s
! shepherd, he will gather the lamb.
in his arm, and carry them in hi.
bosom, and will gently lead thost
that have their young.
THE PROPHET ISAIAH
l"Of all Israers celebrated prophets
Isaiah is the king. The writing
which bear his name are among tn,
profoundest in all literature. On
great theme salvation by faitl
stamps them all Isaiah is the 81
! Paul of the Old Testament. His nam
The weekly echo., 1940-04-26
An Appeal
To H.B.A 4.
Presidents
Dear Presidents:

Dear FreSluenIs,
We are now launching an Echo
Campaign. We are urging each presi-
dent in the association, to bring US
three subscriptions to the general
board If you should fail to come to
the board please mail them to the Of
fee or have them ready when we send
an agent to inspect your secretary re
cord. We must increase our readers
From now until June we are giving
you a reduction in subscriptions. For
one year until the close Of the June
The weekly echo., 1940-04-26
The Following Amounts Were
Reported in the March Boards
BY TTfE FOLLOWING
PRESIDENTS FOR

DUES DEATH CLAIMS, ETC.
If this report does not correspond
with your report, please notify the
office
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-01-25
SIMON s. Sewers

Simon S. Sewers died at his home
in Thomas, West Va, on January ~.
He was born near Oakland on Febru-
airy 6, 1868, and went to Thomas as d
young man, residing there for the
past Sc years. He married Miss Eliz-
abeth Bittinger So years ago.
Mr.. Sewers, employed by the West
ern Maryland Railway Company, re-
ceived a head injury some time ago
and underwent an operation at Johns
Hopkins Hospital.
Surviving are four children, Albert
A. Sewers and Thomas E. Sewers, of
Cumberland; Harry B. Sewers, Davis,
and Mrs. Edith Liller, Thomas; also
two brothers, Albert Sewers, Cooke
vile, Pa, and Walter Sewers, Rose
Hill, West Va, and one sister, Mrs.
Alice Jackson, of Thomas.
Interment was in the cemetery at
Thomas. Funeral sesrvices were in
charge of Rev. Mann.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-01-25
SLAYSMAN-COOPER PASS
NATIONAL OFFICIALS TEST

For the first time in Western Mary"
land, we now have a competent group
of women officials for girls basket
ball games. This group has been spon-
sored by the National Amateur Ath-
letic Federation for Women, of which
Miss Marjorie LaFollette is the West
ern Maryland District chairman.
In December a group of fifteen in
terested persons took the first set of
examinations necessary to pass in
order to receive rating of the group.
Eight passed.
The officials were rated as follows:
National officials, which means they
are eligible for a two-year period to
referee games anywhere in the United
States-Mrs. c. l.. Slaysman, of Oak
land; Miss Mary V. Cooper, director of
girls physical education at Oakland
high; Miss Martha Mcclure, of Iona
coming, and Miss Marjorie LaFallette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-01-25
0. H. S. DRAMATIC CLUB TO
PRESENT THREE-ACT PLAY
''The Night OWL" Mystery Com
edy Play, Written By Frank
w. Spohn
FEBRUARY % is THE DATE

On February % the Oakland High
School Dramatic Club will present the
three-act mystery play, "The
Night OWL" by Frank w Spohn.
The plot of the story is based on a
young writer, Ann Wesley, who rented
traditional haunted house in order to
secure the correct atmosphere for a
stupendous, colossal mystery thriller
which she hopes will break all box
office records. The spirit which suppos-
edly haunted this mansion was that Of
man murdered nearly a century be-
fore and his bleeding body thown into
trunk which still remained in the
front room. On the first night of AIMS
stay there a severe storm arose forcing
several passersby to seek shelter in the
house. Hats running across the room,
ghostly hands removing lighted can
dies all help to make up the spine-ting-
ling, blood-curdling adventures that
engulfed these people which will be
acted most wildly by the cast, which
is as follows:
Clara Beckman, as Patsy, lovable
vivacious runaway girl with charm
ing personality. Raymond CLANCY,
Whimple, loud, self-confdent, elder
ly man noted for his ability to bluff
himself out of a tight spot. Edward
Means, as Ken Keen, lively boy with
an overdeveloped sense of humor and
a chronic weakness for playing jokes.
Mareva Rhodes, as Daisy, a pretty,
rather serious girl who shows courage
and mild sense of humor.
Annice Haney as Ann, a writer of
mystery plays, sensible and likeable.
Edward Smouse portrays the part of
Gray, theatrical producer, reserved
in manner with a pleasant personal
ity. Peggy Casteel enacts June, attrac-
tive, considerate, courteous young girl.
peCorsey Bolden, as Jack, a friendly
young boy. Mary Treacy portrays Mrs.
Harley, a middle-aged woman stern
and severe in speech and manner. She
uses very unfriendly attitude toward
everyone, even to the point of rude
ness. Frank Fazzalari, George the
earetaker, who is mysterious in man.
ner.
The Orchestra has received new
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-01-25
MRS. FLORENCE r. WHITE

Funeral services were held last
Thursday morning at st. Peters Cath
Ole church, in Fairmont, West Va,
for Mrs. Florence Browning White,
"a, who died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Nell Browning, in Fairmont.
Mrs. White was native of Oakland, a
daughter of the late jeremiah and
Mary Dick Browning. She was the
widow of John F. White, late of Oak
land, and granddaughter of Meshack
Browning, a pioneer of this county
Surviving are son, Joseph White,
and daughter, Mrs. Browning, both
of Fairmont, and sister, Mrs Eliza
beth Jamison, also of Fairmont.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-01-25
MRS. LYDIA SUSAN BRENNEMAN

Mrs. Lydia Susan Brenneman, wife
of the late William Brenneman, died
Friday morning, January 10, at 3 :45
o'clock, at the home of her son-in-laW
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen S.
Dick" Paugh, near Dodge school
house. She had been i'll for number
of months.
She was daughter of the late Alex
ander and Elizabeth Lohr and was
born at Bittinger December 20, 1870.
She was aged So. She had been a
member of the Lutheran church prac-
tcially all her life.
Her husband died January 81, 1888.
Surviving are seven children, Mrs.
Columbus Oester, Mrs. John Rocker
Accident; Mrs. Charles Wiley, Mrs.
Thomas Wiley and Mrs. Holland
O'Brien, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Allen S.
Paugh, Deer Park; and Lloyd Brenne-
man, on the home farm at Bittinger;
also one brother, P. ]. Lohr, of Deer
Park; and 81 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Meadow Mountain Lutheran church
with Rev. A. C. Curran, pastor of the
Bittinger Lutheran church, officiating.
lnterment was in the Brenneman
cemetery near Bittinger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-01-25
DIE
MISS ANNA FRIEND

Miss Anna Friend, daughter of the
late Isaac and Elizabeth Markley
Friend, died last Friday morning.
January 10, about 7:4O o'clock, at the
home of her cousin, Leroy Friend, near
Glendale Bridge. She had been in i'll
health for about two years.
She was born March 10, 1857. She
had been a member of the Pentecostal
church for 20 years and funeral servi
ces were conducted Monday morning
at 10 o'clock from the Stony Green
Pentecostal church with J. C. Skipper
officiating. Interment was in the Bray
cemetery near the Power House.
Cousins are her nearest surviving
relatives.