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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Optimis
Hot Weather
Tips Offered!

Many persons in the good old
summer time" may require an ex-
ira amount Of salt, in their food or
otherwise, and much cool water,
according to DR.. Donald B. Arm
strong, third vice-president of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.,
who includes these simple dietary
items in a list of "hot weather
tips" He says they help reduce
the chances of suffering from heat
exhaustion, sunstroke or heat
cramps. After warning against
prolonged exposure to sunlight or
excessive heat, DR.. Armstrong
makes the following suggestions:
If exposed to direct sunlight,
keep the head covered;
Wear light, porous clothing;
Remain where there is a circula-
ton of air, If possible. An cleo
trio fan may be used;
Avoid undue physical exercise;
Drink adequate amounts of cool
water-not iced. The amount var
les with the individual and the
length of exposure to heat. Often
eight to twelve glasses are needed.
Use liberal amount of salt with
food or add it to the water, to
replace salt lost through perspira-
ton, unless your doctor has adj
viSed otherwise.
Observe healthful living habits
sufficient sleep, frequent baths,
well-selected and moderate diet,
regular and thorough elimination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

Richard Rylander, 40, of 100 Mer-
iden road, the father of seven chill
dren, was sent to jail for go days by
Judge Theobald E. Conway today
after he was arraigned in city court
on charges of stealing scrap metal
from the American Brass company
where he was employed as a watch
man. Rylander pleaded guilty.
Judge Conway called the case a
very unfortunate one in view of Ry-
lander's large family. However, he
said, in view of the fact that Ry-
lander saw no chance of making
restitution, there was nothing else
he could do but send him to jail.
Rylander was arrested yesterday
by Detective Lieut.. william Foley
who testified that all the metal had
been recovered. The officer said Ry-
lander stole some on June rs and the
rest yesterday.
Attorney John Tobin pleaded for
leniency in view of Rylander's large
family and the fact that he had a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Daybook Discloses Bits
of Early Wolcott Ne1us
Dennis Pritchard Married, Buried Early Settlers;
Cider Spree Costs Farmland Fine of so
Cents-Visit to Waterbury "Ditto"

records, was a most versatile man
throughout his life. He operated
a sawmill, a gristmill, was a cab
met maker, which included the
making of clock cases. He was a
blacksmith. He made collins for
his deceased neighbors; he was a
shoemaker, not cobbler as we
know them but a maker of boots
and shoes; he painted the faces
Of clocks; he did an occasional bit
of plumbing, fitting the old wood
en- pipes which were then used; he
was a Justice of the Peace, and
because of his integrity and the
esteem with which he was regard
ed, was often called upon to set
tie estates. All this and more we
learn from old records among
which is daybook which he kept
from January /, 1882, to January
IS, 1866. This book although l08
years old Is in perfect condition.
Its 1853 pages are numbered by
hand and it is carefully indeXed.
Most of the ink-made entries are
as bright and fresh as though
written yesterday. The title-page
is written in beautiful script. The
book shows Dennis Pritchard to be
a man of method, one who exact
ed justice to his fellow men from
himself as well as from those with
whom he had dealings. 1t gives
an insight into the methods Of
living Of a century ago and shows
that the character Of man ran
about the same then as 1t does
today. For instance an entry in
1916 reads, Frederick - DR.. to
cash $100; to cash "a; to pair
Of high cowhide boots, $l.67. But,
after lending this man $1.54 and
making him a pair of good cow
hide boots he was obliged to take
his pay out In labor. And not
very good labor either. For the
credit side of the book reads Or.
by ten days pretending to work
1922. A good lad for the W.P.A.
that. And what became of the
one cent difference. Also do you
note the ten days labor at 1922.
According to the book the general
wages at that time averaged so
per day. Another entry shows a
deduction of so from a workman
Ito one day on cider spree. also
so for one day gone to Water
bury"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
tBy NELLIE THOMAS BADGER)

If you have passed through VOL
colt recently you may have no.
ticed the neat new street signs
that are being erected. Some of
the roads of Wolcott were orig
inally Indian trails while others
date back to 1887 when Wolcott
was known as Farmingbury due
to the fact that the town had been
made up of land taken from
Pennington and Waterbury. Be-
fore these street signs were put up
a committee had been appointed
to do some research work In Or
der that as many as possible OF
the early names of the roads be
retained. In some instances it was
thought best to make changes
from the original name. One such
instance was the road which leads
from route SO (the Waterbury,
Bristol highway, to the center OF
Wolcott. This road was changed
from Pound Hill road to Center
street. The name Pound Hill road
had arisen from the fact that
during the earlier days of the
history of Wolcott there had been
at the top of the hill, an enclos-
ure in which stray cattle were
impounded. This enclosure was
still in evidence during the men,
DRY of men still residing In VOL
colt. The road leading from the
opposite side of the Green from
the Pound Hill road was known
as the County road. Since one
of these roads is already an i'm
proved road and the other was due
for improvement, and since both
are an approach to the center OF
the town 1t was proposed by the
committee to change the names OF
these roads to Center street. These
roads will be a link in the net
work of roads now under con-
struction which will connect Wa
terbury to Wolcott via North Main
street, Bucks Hill, through VOL
colt center to the Meriden road
at the top of Southington noun
tain. Also when completed via the
Woodtick State road to Hartford,
via Bristol.
Versatile Man.
On January 80, 1881, Dennis
Pritchard and Julia A. Downs
were married and began house
keeping on the Pound Hill road.
Dennis Pritchard, according to old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten-
tions have been filed at the office
Of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmar-
tin:
George J. Berzinskas, Prospect.
and Edna M. Wright, lis Wood
street.
Archie Brouilette, Main street,
WATERFOWL, and Lillian Bergeron,
1913 Columbia boulevard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Playground
Activities
HAMILTON PARK

Following are the baseball sched-
ules for the Hamilton Park Leagues,
as announced yesterday by the
supervisors: Harps VS. Bruins, 9 a. m.
today at the first diamond; Darts
and Crackerjacks on the second dia-
mond at the same hour; Hendrick-
en- school and Blackjacks at 10
o'clock at the first diamond.
This afternoon the midget league
is scheduled for two games, the
Rams VS. Vultures at p. m. and the
East End Bulldogs VS. Falcons, both
at 2 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
EPlSCOPALIAN
CONVENT TRAGEDY
One of Girl Inmates Is
Shot Dead By Father,
Who Tries Suicide

Valhalla, N. Y, July SUPP
The 81 girls in st. Mary's-In-The-
Field school today mourned for
their chum, Melba Moshell, Is, who
was shot and killed by her father
while nun looked helplessly on in
the parlor of the Episcopalian con-
vent here.
Joseph Moshell, the father, who
fired one shot into his own chest,
was in Jail here charged with first
degree murder.
Sister Celestine, Sister Superior OF
the convent, said Moshell came to
the convent in the. afternoon, wear
ing an American Legion dress uni
form and overseas cap, and asked
to see his daughter.
st ushered him into the reception
room, and we sat 10 feet apart Sis
ter Celestine said. "In about five
minutes Melba came in. He gave
her box of candy, but did not
stand up or even hold out his hand.
He seemed very distressed because
she did not display any affection
for him.
"He insisted that she return TO
Philadelphia with him and she re-
fused. Her only terror vas Of her
father. He told her he would not
support her if she remained IN the
school, and asked her If she wanted
to live on charity. AS she looked at
me blankly, not exactly knowing IN
her own mind what he meant by
charity, he rose suddenly. She rose.
I rose. From somewhere he brought
out a pistol and shot her. I said
stop that, don't shoot Then I ran
out into the corridor and closed the
door behind me-"
The other sisters, congregated
outside, were already calling police!
and even as they did so, Moshell
fired another shot at his daughter
and then turned the gun on him
self.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

THE HICKTOWN NEWs-PRESS
CProp. and Editor, walt Winchelll
re ed certainly worked up a mess
Of excitement down Washington way
with the item about the Presidents
personal doc. Lads at the w. House
say faint so i. That FDR's doc
didn't give any orders not to run
again--that FDR amt ailin', either
"The advice the Presidents
doctor gave him." says a telegram,
lis FDR needs good workout to
take care Of his extra energy such
as a campaign. (FDR can lick
the guy who says differently. Health
rumors are to politics what the
low punch is to boxing"
.Javpee McEvoy pulled a good one
the night Mr.. Willkie won the rlgns
Ia he a target for abuse, etc. sac
Tavnee. "From now on therein pc
more people who put Willkie over
than beds that washington slept
IT," That Jaypee sure Is q card
Tom Dewey, our jovial and genial
prosecuting atty, had his teetn re-
paired to give him more fasclnaIln
candidates smile. The only trouble
ID. he wound up with nothin' mucn
to smile about.
Well. already Mr.. Willkie has done
some good. He saw to 1t tnat new
work town continues to have a
mighty good district attorney. HI va
Tom!
Carol Bruce, the very pretty young
lady who sings so well In Bud De.
Sylya's show, Louisiana purchase"
sends We ed a contribution, to Wit:
Germany to U. s.: Keep Hands
off Europel"
u. s. to Germany: keep Hans
off America!"
The above reminds We ed that
t'other eve'g Shortly after the
Galento-Bear fight a news bulle-
tin revealed that the Berlin short
wave station had sarcastically re-
marked: North American journall-
lists are trying to frighten Americans
with alleged 5th Column activities
in the United States"
Orson Welles, of the radio and
the theatricals, now has dart game
in his offices, SO that folks can
amuse themselves while waitin' for
an interview Senator Carter
Glass, of Lynchburg, Va, Is 80. He
denies marryin' that schoolmarm to
escape the draft :. Uncle Sam has
awarded the contracts for the maxim
of the mechanism for the aerial
time bombs to the Waltham and
New Haven watch folks Gov.
Lehman will officially open the sum-
mer theater season Monday eve'g at
the Spa Op'ry House out Saratoga
way by elocutin' an address before
show time.
Darn good anecdoty Winnie Sheean
has in his Look piece. He says 1t
Is pretty popular in Italy. Seems
that citizen every day went to
his favorite newsstand in Rome,
bought the first paper he saw
glanced at the front page and then
threw 1t away. Did this every day
for quite spell. One day the
curious news vendor asked him
why he just glanced at the front
page and then tossed 1t aside. 81
am looking for death notice" re-
piled the man. But" said the
vendor, "the death notices are in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
MEETING ARRANGED
BY FRENCH G. o. P.

The French-Aerican Republican
Club will hold their monthly meet
ing this evening at 8 o'clock at the
Franco Hail on South
Main Street. President Homer R.
Bernier urges all members to at
tend. Activities for the coming cam
paign of Wendell L. Willkie for the
presidency of the United States will
be discussed. Plans will also be out
lined for continuation of the cur
rent membership campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Factory Waterman Convicted Of Theft.
Building Permits

The following permits have
been issued at the office Of Build
ing Inspector John T.. Hartley:
Severio Sestilli TO erect addition
to dwelling at 1874 Atwood avenue,
500.
Army and Navy Store, 10 make
alterations to store at Bank and
Grand streets, 500.
Tony Santopietr0, to make alter
atoms to dwelling at 1920 Bald
win street, $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
DIVISION STREET

At costume show held yesterday
at the Division Street Playground
Gilda Maglio, as a dancer, won the
prize for the prettiest girls cos
tune; Josephine Day, as Japanese
girl, for the most original girls cos
tune; James Palombo, as a fat
lady, won the prize for the funniest
boys costume; and Dan Valetta, as
a hunter, for the most unusual boys
costume.
Rosemary Kane is the adviser of
the newly formed Handicraft and
Sewing Club. The club will meet
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
At the first meeting bean bags were
made. Both the boys and girls COL
ley ball teams are being rounded
into sha ..e; the boys hoping for an
other victorious season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
PENNY IN cows BRAIN

Seattle, Wash.-(UP).-A Seattle
slaughterhouse uncovered a minia-
ture bonanza when butchers came
UP with 1928 penny from the brain
OF a Holstein COW. It was found in
the left front section Of the brain
and was believed to have been
shifted up" by the COW while the
animal was grazing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Father OF Seven On
Trial Today Fails
In Plea For Leniency
Court Expressed Regret Over Situation But Found No
Alternative in Disposition Of Case-6O Days in
Jail Sentenced Melted Out

good record for the past 10 years. He
was arrested in 1927, charged with
breaking and entering and at that
time received a fine Of $25 and costs,
and a suspended 30-day jail SEN
tence.
Rylander was employed as a
Waterman for the past three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

Ralph E. Benedict, of 124 High
land avenue, sales manager Of the
American Brass Company is re-
ported much improved at the Wa
terbury Hospital where he is suf-
fering from a sore throat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

Mrs. Sherwood L. Rowland, OF
Columbia Boulevard, was reported
in good condition today at the
Waterbury Hospital where she un-
derwent an operation June "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

AA@~N-~b
NO American has the right to kick
-exceptin' q chorus gal.
We ed sure wishes our good neigh
Dor to the north would stop bringin'
Nazi prisoners from England over to
this side. Why, anyhow? Supposin'
they escape and come down here?
And why not keep them in the
British Isles, where their boss,
Mr.. Hitler, is dropping bombs?
Shucksl If Britain's gonna use ships
to bring people to Canada, why not
bring over their womenfolk and
Riddles, instead Of these no good
buns?
We hear the authorities turned
down the suggestion that Squire
Willkie make the independence day
speech at the Fair. He was all SET
to do 1t, too.
Ellen Howard, who dances over
at Billy's Roses Diamond Horse
shoe Cafe, became the bride Of
Ralph English, the acrobat Tues
day night over at Elkton.
Ye ed supposes that Senator Bert
Wheeler feels like a darn fool to-
day considerin' that Bert sent We
ed a letter denyin' any connection
with CLOS Lewis for a Bird Party.
Wheeler also told the radio folks
that We ed was absolutely wrong.
Well, mebbe so, mebee so. But we
were wrong first elf at allD, since
everybody is echoin' our scoop.
Mona Perry, the attractive STEM
ographer for The Beachcomber, Is
over at Medical Arts hospital with
pains In her right side.
Ye ed wishes to take this means
Of complimentary the Jersey City
Chamber of Commerce or whoever
did 1t for maxim 1t so simple to
find the Roosevelt Stadium with
those many signs pointin' the way
to the Galento-Baer war.
Our hat is certainly off to Mr.
Daniel Parker of The Bugle who
complimented Max Baer for Kidding
the prize ring Of Tony Galento
Mr.. P. called Mr.. G. an "uncouth,
unfunny, sunskilled, unethical and
unspeakable braggart whom Baer so
thoroughly Debated. In return for
making him rich, he gave his pro-
fession worse black eye than Baer
gave him." Strong language, we
know, but hardly as strong as the
Galento stencil.
It's boy for Mr.. and Mrs. Ver-
non Pope. Mr.. Pope is Editor-in-
Chief of Look magazine. Both are
steady subscribers Of we ed.
On June 28th Rat Island, off the
East Bronx. was offered for sale
with no takers. The price asked
was only 5000. It's assessed at ST.
300. Freddie Bright, who is very
suggested to the city that Rat
Island be used as place to safe
keep 5th Columnists.
Advice to Motorists over the JULY
4th Weekend: Be sure and drive
slowly. 1t Is better to get there late
than lame.
The raid on "Dr." Swift's so-calelc
massage place was the result Of
pressure on the Police Dept by q
man who had been divorced be.
cause Of evidence obtained by his
Mrs. in the Swift place.
q
Motto on We eds office wall fol
subscribers and others: Never ex-
pect anyone to keep a secret thai
you can't keep yourself"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

With 10 dwellings to the acre, the
whole population of the earth could
be housed comfortably in an area
the size of Kansas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Hospital
Bulletins

Emil HummeI former probation
officer Of the city court, was re-
ported resting comfortably" to-
day at 81. Mary's Hospital. He
has been a patient since June 80.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

Cotton goes to the retail market
in approximately 10000 forms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05
Walter WiHacIleu
On Br0adzgay
THE HrCKroWN NEws-PREss

'raoe Mara a-sls.iea, Iopyr.1 ls,O Daiy Ino
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-05

Ellen Howard, who dances over
at Billy's Roses Diamond Horse
shoe Cafe, became the bride of
Ralph English, the acrobat Tues
day night over at Elkton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

PLEASE NOTICE

Harold F. Blackmer, Republican
candidate for Morgan County Re
corder. wish to bring to your at
tention a few facts concerning my
self:
am a married man; we have
two children, a son and a daughter
l am 35 years of age. | live on a
small farm on Olivet ridge, in East
Windsor.
Infantile paralysis, contracted
when a small child, leaves me with
two handicapped legs, making man
ual labor almost impossible for me
to do, and for that reason I am ask
ing of the voters of Morgan county,
their support and influence in help
ing me gain the office of County
Recorder.
I am we'll qualified for this office.
1 have had commercial training and
experience and if l am elected Coun-
ty Recorder / will render to Morgan
county and It's people exact and
courteous service, at their COM
mand
Hoping to merit your support
and influence in the May 14th Re
publican primary, / will thank you
in advance.-HarOld F. Blackmer.
21m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Mrs. Anna Mary wilkins Mitchell,
rs, died at her home near High Hill,
Monday afternoon at 1:45, follow
ing a years illness with complica-
tions. She was a lifelong resident
of that locality. Her husband WAS
the late Aaron Mitchell. The de-
ceased was a member of the Ark
Spring Baptist church. She is sur
vived by five daughters, one son,
four sisters and two brothers. Flu
neral services were held Wednes-
day at l a. M, at the Ark Spring
church, with burial in the church
yard cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28
Manchester Grange

Manchester grange will NEE
March %, at 1880 p. M, for th'
purpose of initiating a class of can
didates in the first and second de
grees. The third and fourth de
grees will be given at the next reg
ular meeting Of the grange which
will be on April II, at 1880 p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28
AUNT MARY'S SWEET CORN

ne DeSC III WHlIe OWccC AOIH-
No sweet corn has gained atten-
ton more readily than this deli
cately favored, easy-tO-grow, mid
season and worm-resisting variety.
Growers everywhere repeatedly
report Aunt Mary's Sweet Corn the
most tender and sweetest they've
yet tasted.
This season promises an increased
demand for this thoroughly tested
corn, seed of which has been care
fully selected and matured.
Assure yourself of rare treat by
ordering now a package Of the
Worlds Finest and Best Keeping
Sweet Corn.
Postpaid anywhere in U. S.
Il b., .20 Il lb., .35; lb., so
S lb. or OVER special prices
j. KENNETH IOUCKS
ScOttdale, Penna.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Sunday morning barn on the
Robert Siler farm, near Gaysport,
was destroyed by fire of undetermin-
ed origin The building contained
large quantity of hay, eight pieces
of farm machinery, 1877 head o.
sheep, IS cattle and two horses, ali
of which was destroyed. The barn,
78x44, was recently remodeled and
was one of the largest and mos,
modern in Muskingum county. The
loss is estimated at 1000, par
TALLY covered by insurance. The
place where the barn was located
is better known as the Robert Fin
ley farm. A tenant occupies the
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

A cream separator doesn't cost,
it pays, and sooner or later you will
own a "DeLaval" Leaders since
1873. See them on display at
Standard Supply Company, both
electric and hand operated. f29tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Friday Miss Martha Sherman OF
Cleveland joined her sister Mrs. Hal
Cihlar, who had spent the past week
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Sherman, for an Easter visit. Both
returned to Cleveland, Tuesday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Mr. and Mrs Russell Martin and
daughters Bertha, Evelyn and Pa
tricia of Cleveland have been spend
ing about a week with the formers S
father, j. f. Martin, and Wife, Of
Joetown, and Mrs. Martins mother,
Mrs. Eva Niceswanger, of Malta,
and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

I will not be responsible for any
bills except those contracted by my
self.--Forrest Knox, McConnelsville.
Rt 2. 2Sm3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Members of the local fire deport-
ment responded to a call last Thurs
day about noon to the John A. Tay-
Tor farm. west of Malta, and assisted
in putting out sage grass fire that
was threatening to ignite buildings.
Not much damage was done.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Miss Virginia Mick, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mick of Ken
nebec hill and Mr.. William Thomp-
son, of Columbus, were married
March IL, at Greenup, Ky.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Mr. and Mrs. l.. D. Leggett and
sons Richard and Robert of Lucas
Vile, visited here the week end
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II
J. Leggett
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

James Vanoster. of Malta. is en-
ployed in the clothing and shoe de-
partment of Coulson's store. He
succeeds John Daniel, who left Sun
day for Angola. Ind. to resume his
studies at Tri-State college of en-
gineering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Uric Allen, o. w. U. student, and
his brother VIM Allen, wife and son
of Columbus, were guests the week
end here of the formers father, H.
G.. Allen, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Mrs. John Martin and three chill
dren, Marilyn Joy, Barbara Jean
and Charles Ebert of Lakewood,
visited last week in Malta with the
formers parents. Hon and Mrs. c.
B. Smith, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs G. ". Archer enteH-
tanned with a family dinner Easter,
their children and FAMILIES. Their
daughter, Mrs. Angie Mcconnell, Of
Columbus, came Saturday evenin :
and was joined Sunday by her hus-
band, Atty Kenner Mcconnell, and
three sons and Miss Betty Jane Nc
Ginley, all of Columbus. Others
present were Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Archer and three daughters OF
GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. and Mrs. Mau-
rice Archer and son Maurice, jr., of
this place. All returned to their
respective homes Sunday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-03-28

Miss Betty Harris, student at the
Ohio Northern college of pharmacy
at Ada, spent the week end in NAL
ia with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Harris.