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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
HOUSTON

Mrs. Anne Sharp, Of Harrington
announces the marriage Of he
daughter, Margaret Ann Sharp, ant
George Barrett ThistlewoOd, son o
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill w. Thistle
wood 0f Houston. The ceremony wal
performed by Rev. w. Ennis of the
Camden M. E. Church, on August
18th.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Sapp in the Milford Memorial
Hospital early on Sunday morning
and left them a baby girl to be
called Barbara Helen. Mother and
baby are doing fine.
Mrs. Ida c. Marvel is i'll at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Merrill
Thistlewood.
Mrs G. A, Wilson visited her son
Benjamin in Wilmington on Sunday.
John w. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
George L. Johnson and sons visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Johnson at
Kent Island, Md, on Sunday.
Misses Madeline Hayes, Ida
Camper, Mary Camper and Messrs.
James Warrington, Carlton Joseph
Of Lewes and Martin Quillen spent
Siihday in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Thompson Of
Burrsville, Nd, were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds on
Stnday.,
Mrs. William Coulbourne, Mrs. Jo-.
siah Parvis and Charles Parvfs were
Wilmington visitors on Monday.
Mary Dawson spent Sunday in At
lantic City, N. J.
jay Smith of the U. S.. Navy,
spent the week end with friends in
Houston.
Mrs. John A. Dawson spent sew
eral days Of the past week with |
Mrs. George Pollitt at Rehoboth.
Mrs. ]. Hurst Beauchamp and
sons, Jack and Sidney, of Pittsburg, |
Pa; Mrs. Virgil McCabe and chill /
dren of Selbyville visited their |
aunts, Mrs. Marvel, Mrs. Thistle
wood and Mrs. Satterdeld, on Satur-
day.
On Saturday evening, Ida Camper
was hostess to a number Of her
friends at party in honor of her
18th. birthday anniversary. Those
present were Madeline Hayes, Sara
and Isabelle Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Parker. Jane Scott, Jay
Smith, Hummel Sapp, Johnson
Coulbourne, Franklin Morgan, AL
bert Strahle, Martin Quillen, Bridge
vile; Carlton Joseph and Jimmy
of Lewes, and Ida and
Mary Camper.
Mrs. Ernest W. Simpson is still on
the sick list, and Mrs. Golan Armour
who has been quite ill with intes- !
final grippe, is somewhat improved. :
Mrs. Carroll Pearson, son Ray,
nave gone to Texas; will be away
about two weeks.
SMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Yerkes
and sons, Theodore and Robert, Mr..
md Mrs. S. G. Armour and Mrs.
Jennie H. Hendricks were guests of :
Mr.. and Mrs. Garnett Clifton, at
Manor, Sunday.
Houston Methodist Church
Norman c. Benson, Pastor
Sunday, September 1.
9;30-Church School.
This is Worlds Service day, and
the opening program will be in
charge of Mrs. William Chism. l.
The junior church will convene
Immediately after the church school.
The pastor will give brief talk on
Are you ready for schoOl?' The
worship service will be Immediately
after the junior church, at which
service it is very probable that the
grandson of the pastor, the Rev.
Charles NJ. Malin, Jr., pastor of the
3oyerstown Methodist Church, will
ring the message.
In the evening, at 1880 O'Clock, the
astor will bring a message in keep
ig with the day, which is Labor
unday. 1t is hoped that all the
riends will be present at these ser
ices to start the fall Alright.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

promote lnternational cooperation
ana TO achieve International peace
and security" At one time 60 ma
tons were members And now,
look at ita tragedy Of dlshoneaty
and broken treaties.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Ell thas is left 81 the League, which
vas leFmaliy organised January 4.
1890, through the coming into force
Sc that date Of the Treaty Of Ver-
aRilles The League functoned IN
healthy way IN IT'S purpose @lo
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

swat the ay!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

tional interests of the United States, and only the United States and not to serve any foreign country"
 'It is this country, the United States of America, that I represent, and it is in the interests of this country that act" continued Sen- ator Danaher.
 'The committee to defend Amer ica by Aiding the Allies was organ ized by wealthy New York lawyers and international bankers all of whom represented to greater or less CT degree interests having connec- tions both in Gre1t Britain and France"
 The reply of Senator Danaher's has been long expected, because the pro- British organization has been attempting to force him to accept their proposals to repeal the John son Act, the neutrality law, aid short of war to Britain, transfer of American deStroyers. and urging him to vote to strip American de- fense to aid Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
TOMMY TUCKER
 TO OPEN RITZ
Dorsey Booked in Bridge port Sept. IS, Followed
 By Barnet

Tic Too Tic Toe, it's Tommy Tucker time, and it's the grand fall reopening of the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport Sunday, September 8. Tommy Fuckers music, with south ern belle, Amy Arnelli, has been chosen to play for this eagerly awaited event. Heard on the air, almost daily, Tommy Tucker blends the sweet with the swing, so that he is equally liked by admirers of both. There will be e-opening dances at the Ritz Thursday, Sep- tember and Saturday, September ' with the Casa Ritz orchestra play ing an entirely new repetoire under the leadership of arranger, composer Harry Ahlberg. Americas greatest saxophonist Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra, now at the pinnacle of fame will be heard Sunday, Septem- Der 15 at the Ritz. Charlie Barnet is slated for Sunday, September 29. Pop Benson and his Cornhuskers play old-fashioned and modern tunes at the Ritz Wednesday, Octo- Der g. Thus the Ritz swings into another season of gay dancing nights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

patch of oil spreading slowly over the surface.
 The Sutherland came back, dived low, let go three bombs which hit in quick succession and sent great spouts into the air.
 Our detectors picked up U-boat moving slowly away from us. It was very close.
 The captain sent the destroyer full speed ahead and great walls of water circled around the bows and lashed our faces as we clung to the rocking bridge.
 Stand by, depth charges!"
 Fire, onel"
 Fire twol"
 Fire three"
 Three big tins hurtled from the stern. There was moments silence after they splashed. Then the whole surface of the water seemed to shiv- CT and the ship rocked crazily and the air around us shiMmered as on a hot summer day. The charges went deep and there were no geysers on the surface.
 New Patch of Oil
 There was a new patch of oil, spreading and bubbling. Our detec- tors heard nothing more.
 The Sunderland signaled: What do you think?"
 Our captain answered: q think he's dead. I can find no trace of him now" The Sunderland lowered around the convoy the rest of the day.
 Lamps blinked between the flying boat and the surface boat.
 Good bye"
 God bless you"
 You too"
 And the flying boat disappeared into the dusk, in the direction of England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
28,OOO Volts Hit Chased Co. Worker,
 Escapes Death!

Max Kreided, 49, of 30 Wheeler street, suffered only burns of the hands and abdomen when he came in contact with 22,8OO volts of electricity at the Chase Rolling Mills today.
 Waterbury hospital attaches said Kreidel was burned when a switch on which he was working kicked back. His condition was described as fair.
 In a similar accident Saturday night, Stanley Baronoski, 23, of 5 Fourth avenue, was knocked in- to uncOnsciousness for more than 10 minutes when he received a 200-vOlt scOck from an electrical outlet in the Lincoln store at 6I West Main street, on which he was working.
 Police took BarOnOski to St. Mary's hospital where he was dis charged after treatment.
 Chase officials said that Kreidel was wiping off the switch and at the same time leaning against a guard rail when the accident oc- cured. He was knocked out for few minutes but no artificial res- piratiOn was required.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
Danaher Criticizes
 Pro-British Leaders
Senator Says Group Interpreted as Seeking to Involve
 United States in War

The Committee to defend America by aiding the Allies came in for severe criticism by United States Senator John A. Danaher. R-Conn) who in answering the leaders of the pro- British organization said the group may be interpreted as seek ing to involve the United States in war.
 Senator Danaher, chosen a short time ago, as one of the outstanding younger senators in Washington has been one of the active leaders in preserving the peace of this coun- try. On several occasions he has fought Senator Pepper D-Florida) on proposals, notably the sale of American destroyers to Great Bri- tain.
 Said Senator Danaher today in answering the pressure which the pro- British organization has been applying to him:
 Tt is unthinkable that the United States should enter the war, but if we do, it will be on account of the propaganda and the enortS OI those who are more interested to aid Bri- tain than to deal with the problems in the light of the national interests of the United States"
 T would not write in this vein" explained Danaher in an open letter to Charles A. Levin, secretary of the pro- British group, Ito expose the trend you are developing were it not for the fact that your organization is frankly and avowedly a mechan- ism for propaganda.
 The Committee to Defend Amer ica by Aiding the Allies had written Danaher expressing opposition to the senator's views on foreign pol icy.
 Tt is my sworn duty" said Sen- ator Danaher, ito act for the na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
New Voters May
 Place Names On' Primary Lists

Prospective new voters who wish to take part in primaries this fan will have their last opportunity to get on primary lists tomorrow. The board of registration will be in ses- sion at the city hall from g a. m. to 8 ?. m. to swear in new voters.
 New voters who register as Democrats tomorrow will be eIig- ibIe to take part in the Democratic primaries later this month, New Republican voters will have no op- portunity to take part in primar- ieS, since the G. O. F. primaries have already been held.
 Blind persons wishing to become voters will tomorrow have avail able volumes in BrailIe, which will be used to test their reading abil- ity, as required by law. Pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
HandCuffed!

The bonds of matrimOny were given a realistic start Saturday when a practical joker snapped an ancient pair of handcuffs on the newlywed wrists of Maurice EtterginiO, of 62 Bradley avenue, Waterbury, and his bride of a few hours, the former Miss Rita Morse, of MOOsup.
 Hand in hand, the couple called at Middletown police headquart- CTS, but no key was found that would fit the antiquated manacles. The cuffs finally had to be filed apart by Middletown City Court Clerk James F. COnnery.
 The groom said neither of them minded the handcuffs very much, but found 1t . little difficult to drive from MO0sup to Middletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
Unemployment

Solving Of the unemployment problem should be the main objec- tive of all democratic nations if they expect to retain democracy ct home and ward of thrusts Of dicta- tors. said Rev. pr. John 0. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church. in hk sermon Sunday morning.
 Dr. Walker claims that this prob. lem has been the root Of most worldly evils for the last 20 years and that unemployment k more than a political and economical problem. Riid . matter which deeply concerns the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
City's Schools Reopen For NeU Term 7ornorro1D

schOOl-closing controversy, to dis cuss building plans and repairs for the year, and to transact routine business.
 Another controversial issue may be raised tonight if the proposal to inject pro-British ideas and propaganda into the school curri- cula is discussed. The board if it follows traditional principles, is expected to deny any proposals of the Committee to Defend Amer ica by Aiding the Allies to bring their cause into the classrOoms, even if clothed as an education al venture"
 Twenty-Five thousand pupils will enroll tomorrow in the pub lie and parOchial schools, with the grammar school enrolment expected to be lower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
FRENCH PAY WELL
 FOR GERMAN ARMY
French Taxpayers Assess ed $2,5OO,OOO a Day to
 Maintain NaziS
By RALPH HEINZEN Jnited Press Staff Correspondent


 Vichy, France, Sept. 3-(UP)-It is costing French taxpayers $2,500, ,000 a day to maintain the German army occupying three-fifths of their coun- try, it was estimated today as France, in the midst of a bloodless revolu- tion, struggled against enormous dif- faculties to feed 5,000,000 homeelss refuges during the coming winter.
 On the basis of this estimate, the cost of maintaining the German army has already amounted to over $150 0,000, ,000. The expense will con- tinue as long as the war lasts-at a rate of approximately $925, 100000 a year.
 The authoritarian government of Premier Marshal Henri Philippe Petain had the problem of restoring bushes and industry in order to meet its refugee and fiscal problems.
 But business has been slow to pick up. Merchants hesitate to sell their stocks because when they are ex- hausted they must shut up ship due to inability to get new supplies. Manufacturers have plenty of men but no coal, oil, gasoline and few raw materials.
 It is impossible to obtain iron and steel for ordinary industrial pur- poses.
 There are no stocks of wool, cot- foy1 1nafhnr fin aluminium Or ziY1c unless the government decides to liquidate stocks held for national de- ferse and armaments.
 The number of unemployed has in- creased in proportion to the return of refugees and of demobilized sol- diers, but the government promises that the great task of national re- construction will absorb the jobless this winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

The new academic year will be ushered in tonight by the Board of Education which will meet at 7:30 o'clock at Crosby high school. Meanwhile, thousands of pupils, and scores of teachers and prin- eipaIs prepared today for the first sessions which will get underway tomorrow morning.
 The school board was expected to get off to a controversial start, with reports prevalent that Ob- jections will be voiced to changing the name of Leavenworth high school to the "H. S. Allen Tech nical High School" in memory of its recently deceased first princi- pal. The board was also expected to appoint Charles Ramon to the faculty of LeavenwOrth, to give final decision in the Rockville
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
SPOTLIGHTTNG - Brass City News
Breach of Peace

Anthony Sherman, 60, of 8531a Bank street, charged with breach of the peace, was found guilty by Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today and ordered to pay for the eyeglasses of his landlady, broken during a scuffle in the house last night. Sentence was de- ferred until Sept. IT, by which time Sherman said he expected to have paid for the glasses.
 Joseph Schultz, 32, of 334 Pine street, also charged with breach of the peace, was given a con- tinuance until October. He was arrested last night after a house disturbance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
Referee Reports

State Referee Frederick M. Peasley. appointed by Superior Court Judge Carl Foster to hear evidence in the divorce action of Mae Dillon against her husband, Thomas Dillon, today filed a find
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
Hospital Bulletins

Anthony Melillo, 45, of 3 Ash street, struck by an automobile eight days ago, was reported brighter" today at St. Mary's hos pital. His name is on the danger list. Melillo was unconscious 189 hours before regaining his senses mo- mentarily yesterday.
 Robert Hitchcock, 22, of ROx- bury, Mass, who was unconscious 127 hours at the Waterbury hos pital after a truck accident We'd nesday, was reported, slightly im- proved today. Although Hitchcock regained consciousness yesterday, he was reported "Out" again to- day.
 Mrs. TeOfila Janusaustas. Of $50 North Riverside street, who suf- fered q fractured left leg when she tripped and fell at her home yesterday, was reported all right" at the Waterbury hospital today.
 Rev. Francis J. AlihaIek, of St. Thomas church, seuthington, is . patient at Bt. MaFy's hospital, where he is FscupeEatlng from . recent operation. He is reported slowly improving.
 Rev. Robert Chagnon, ef Ment. vile, has been appointed Co sub. stututs at Beuthlngton for Father MihaIsk during the lattsFb ab. senee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
Break" Reported

Two breaks were investigated by police eyer ihs Labor Day week. end.
 helhklg WAs lakes lFom Che henle Of Gabriel eensianfine, 70 BanheE iAlll avenna, Ennasekod
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

viousIy blind persons have been able to satlsfy the reading require ment by quoting sections of the federal or state Consultations from memory.
 Considerable activity h the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

Men cut their meat ln aocord- ahee with their station in llfs ln the Ireland Of the third century vlne steaks were for kings, headk ioF phyalclailsI Ahanks Tor testers, luselefs and ehess piayerbi shlns f0F musicians and nlas0ile, bFoEen bllh feF hAfvAnl6i the fat ulideFs el1e el tl!e shoulder f0F strong, akliledNogksfn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
BY BRYDON TAvES United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Aboard British Destroyer, in the North Atlantic, Sept S-(UP) is shooting the works to make after eight days aboard little British fotilla leader say that hundreds of ships entering and leaving British
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
sometime yesterday, according to
 Lieut.. John Calvin.

An unestimated quantity of mer- chandiSe was taken from shed owned by the Clark A. Lewis pro- duce company on Meadow street Sunday night. Burglars entered through a wire screen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

ing of facts in the case. The case was heard by Referee Peasley last week.
 In his finding Referee Peasley holds that the plaintiff has pro- duced evidence sufficient to uphold her charge of intolerable cruelty, alleged in her complaint.
 The referee did not make any recommendation in the case, mere ly submitting his findings of facts. This finding will be presented to the superior court which will pass on the referees finding.
 Workers of New Zealand want
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03
Eight Day Voyage Of Thrills On Destroyer
United Press Writer Describes Scenes as Huge British Convoy Runs Up Against Deadly U-BOats in Channel

Editors correspondent eight British destroyer into the midst of Btains bat tie to keep her h7e-Ines across the sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

mlaking of new veterB iB expected tomorrow. ln view of the primary contests underway in Deinocrntlc ranks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

RussIa is bOOsting bod mihlns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-03

Workers of New Zealand want increased wages to met rising living costs.
Glacier County chief., 1940-02-09
Our Thoughts
Turn to Fish

Whether we observe Lent or not
our thoughts just naturally turn to
fish at this season. For one thing, the
fish markets, because of the seasons
demand: are offering a good variety
of excellent fish. Did you know there
are more than $50 kinds of edible fish?
1t rather staggered me. OF course.
many of us. If we live inland, cannot
obtain more than a very few varieties
on our local market.
But even them think if we took
stock. we'd be surprised to find how
many more kinds of fish are available
to us than we are accustomed to using
We really should check up on our
local fish supply and see just what we
can use that we haven't been IN the
habit Of serving. Especially since there
are definite reasons why fish should
be included frequently in the diet of
all of us.
In the first place, seafood contains
iodine that Is SO necessary for normal
growth and development. In addition
to iodine, the fish are rich in phos-
phorus very necessary miner
al Additional minerals and vitamins
vary with the different types Of fish
We find also, that fish has the same
food value as meat-and most kinds
of fish are easily digested. Last but
not least. fish adds that variety to our
meals that helps to keep them inter
esting and appetizing.
Glacier County chief., 1940-02-09

Kelly became mere spectator, and
took his place near the artillery on
the bench, where General Miles stood
with little switch in his hand di-
recting operations.
The fieldpiece was target for some
of the Indian marksmen. A bullet
struck one of the spokes of the wheel
and searched every bush and tree
within rifle shot for signs of the
hidden marksman, but before he could
do this his attention was attracted
by the hasty gathering of large force
OF horsemen in the upper part of the
field.
General Miles, upon Kelly's calling
gathering and noted that the horse
men were getting set to head for the
rise within musket shot of the spot
where the fieldpiece was planted.
Quickly he ordered two companies, led
by Majors Butler and Casey, to go to
the summit of the ridge. AS the troops
labored up the steep ascent in the
snow the Indians raced to anticipate
them and arrived at the summit first
The Indians, having won the sum-
NIT, resorted to ruse to draw the
fire OF the soldiers in the advance
The ridge was level and along it III
full view the medicine chief of the
party, in full costume of feathered
cloak and war bonnet. danced for a
space of 40 yards in the most graceful
and nonchalant manner To the OBJ
server who understood the meaning of
this action, the different phases that
assumed shape as the little drama pro-
ceeded were of absorbing interest.
Yellowstone Kelly watched. knowing
that in the fate of the medicine chief
rested the success or failure of the
deb Nc' 1,-- 10 ~ 80 l..
charm worked he could not be killed,
and supported by this demonstration
his confederates would carry every
thing before them
Dances Amid Bullets
AS soon as the soldiers arrived where
they could see the medicine man. they
stopped and started to shoot at him.
He paid no attention, however. but
just danced along and when he got
to the end of the path that he had
apparently marked out for himself. he
swung easily and danced to the other
The longer he was the object of at
tention the faster the soldiers blazed
away. But he did not stay long, for
his pace subsidized to a walk and final
ly he tottered and disappeared from
view just as the Indians got into po-
sition to fire at the approaching SOL
diers, who took the ridge in Storming
fashion.
Several warriors were killed or
wounded in this skirmish and as the
soldiers mounted the crest of the hill
the Indians were seen retreating down
to the main body. They never rallied
after this. but moved slowly up the
river into the shadow of Wolf noun
tains.
Snow had been falling for some time.
but General Miles followed the In
dams with part of his command to
make sure they had left for good. and
then returned to camp. The expedition
now returned to the cantonment The
captive women were treated with kind
ness and after being held a month or
two were sent back to the hostile camp
under charge of a half-breed inter-
prefer