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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
DR. LARKIN GIVES
 TALK ON CANCER
Special Films Shown to Sheridan Council-De.
 gree Exemplified

Periodic check-ups by competent physicians were among the rec- concentrations made by pr, Charles L. Larkin during the course of 0 lecture delivered on cancer control before members of Sheridan coun- ell, 24, Knights of Columbus, last night. Dr. Larkin was assisted by Dr. Joseph l.. Harvey in the pres entation of his address and in showing pictures Of cancer in var- ious stages.
 pr. Larkin described the prog ress that has been made by the medical world in the treatment Of cancer was also described by :he how in this state efforts are made to increase professional knowledge of the disease and the means of combating 1t.
 x-ray and radium treatment of canced was also described by the speaker, As well as Illustrated.
 Following Dr. LarkinS talk the first degree of the order was con- fered on c class of candidates by the Meriden degree team, headed by District Deputy Daniel Mare. antonio.
 The summer schedule of ineet- ings was adopted last night with installation of new officers to take place on Tuesday, July 1.
 A social hour, during which re- treatments were served, followed the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Defense Housing
 Project to Start
 Monday Morning

Workmen win start Monday on construction of 300 defense housing units here, according Co John H. Elsele Of New York, head of Che company which has been awarded the S90O,OO0 con. tract by the government.
 Work will start first on Che Warner tract, off Long Hlll road, and soon therelater on the Scovlll Co. tract on Hamll. ton avenue.
 The homes, which are to be completed within lSO days, will be rented to men and women who are working In defense in. dustries. It Is expected that they will do much Co alleviate the present housing shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
DENTAL SOCIETY'S
 OUTING TOMORROW

The Waterbury Dental society clambake outing will be held tomor- row at the Old Mill in Southing- ton from g 2. m. until dusk, 1t was announced today. The program features softball games. horse shoe pitching, swimming, and golf. Prizes will be awarded for winners in the out door contests.
 Dr. Leo Finklestein heads the are engagements committee, assisted by Dr. John J. Apirian, Dr. James Law Tor, Dr. Mortimer O'Hara, Dr. Francis P. Barnes. pr. Harry Levin, Dr. Kenneth Blanchard. and pr. Daniel Shannahan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot today approved the following agreements;
 Joseph Perottl, Torrlnston, against Oneglla and GervaslDi, Inc., Torrington, S2O.5l weekly beginning May 27; injured back muscle.
 Francesca StolR, Torrington, against T0rrington O., Sl3.0O per week beginning May 2S; in. jury fractured left knee.
 Joseph Laxaroskl, Tcrryville, against Andrew Terry Co.,, Ter ryville, Si0.48 per week begin. ming May lS; injury partial am- putatlon of right great toe.
 Joseph Dsamba, Tcrryvllle, against Town of Plymouth, Sl2.lb per week beginning May l4; Injury fractured dlstal phal. ange of the left middle finger.
 Michael Kuklel, Seymour,
 against New Haven Copper O., Seymour, Si4.9i per week beginning May 2i; Injury severe laceratlon of right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
APPROVAL GIVEN
 ON COOPERATIVES

A plan to promote . cooperative store in Waterbury has been ap- proved by c vote Of representatives of credit unions with about 10 voting for the plan. About 30 per- sons attended the meeting last night and heard talks by Percy S. Brown, president Of tho Consumer Distribution Corp, and executive d. rector of the Edward A. Filene Good Will Foundation and Herbert E. Ev- ans, vice president of the Con. s,iiner Distribution Corp, in the Colonial room of the Elton. The meeting was presided over by James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
state Chaplain

Crandall, Mrs. Pauline Conlon, Mrs. Ellen Sheehan, Mrs. Julia Cooley, Mrs, Maude Parks, Mrs. Della Bu- sehey and Mrs. Elizabeth Cullen.
 Alternates are Mrs. Rose Dal. house, Mrs. Elizabeth Savage Mrs. Florence Martin, Miss Doro- thy Meyer, Mrs. Gertrude Martin Mrs. Josephine Bausker, Miss Ruth Cullen and Miss Helen Meyer.
 Mrs. Meyer was indorsed as can. didate for state president and Mrs Brophy was indorsed as candidate for state chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

E. Moran, credit union national committeeman.
 After the vote, MT. Brown in. formed the group that the sentiment of other credit unions will have to be ascertained. He said tho Con- sumer Distribution Corp. will have to find a suitable location which can be leased and that the type of merchandise carried in the citys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Daily Statistics
 on Auto Accidents

General Traffic Accident Data Total number of traffic
 accidents reported for last
 year as of this date. ..... 0,332 Estimated number of traf-
 fic accidents caused so far
 this year as of this date 1O,SOO Total number of personal
 injuries caused last year
 as o fthis date .....,.,.. 5,1O8 Estimated number of per-
 sonaI injuries caused So
 far this year as of this
 date .................. O,SUO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

Delegates have been elected to represent the Lieut.. Shea auxiliary att he annual state convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxili- ary to be held June 27, 28 and 20 in Bridgeport.
 The delegates for the annual af- fair are:
 Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, auxiliary president; Mrs. Jane Meyer, depart- ment senior vice president; Mrs. Helen Brophy, department conduc- tor; Miss Helen Shanahan, past national vice president; Mrs. Bessie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

Eighty thousand people now call up the automatic whats the weather?" service In Stockholm, Sweden, every month. weather fore- casts being recorded on photograph records to supply the information whenever the necessary number C dialed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
ALL FOR ART

Arthur Kennedy, who learned to ride 6 horse for his role in Bad Men of Missouri" rode over 30 miles for scenes in the picture.
 Fuel oil is being substituted for coal In Cuba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

stores would have to be studied. De. tail reports will be made ann an. other credit union meeting to be held later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

Palestine estimates that produc. ton from the i040-4i citrus fruit crop for military requirements will be about 2,000 tons of Yiarmalade, and 1900 tons of fruit juices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

Mexico is considering the estah- iishment of c bank for government employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

William T. Orr has c gadget on his car that whistles when he's down to ono gallon of gas.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
LEGION HEAD
TO VISIT STATE
State LegiOns and Auxiliaries
Plan Reception for Nation
al Commanders Visit
TO TELL OF TRIP
wNU serviee,l,

The Department Of Delaware of
The American Legion, in conjunc-
ton with the American Legion
Auxiliary, are perfecting elaborate
plans for the reception of National
Commander Milo ]. Warner and
National President Mrs. Louis j.
Lemstra of the Auxiliary, whose
official visits will coincide on June
10. Details are being perfected by
Department Commander George
Ehinger, Department Adjutant
John E. KERN and Department
President Mrs. Park w. Hunting
ton, assisted by special committees.
This joint visit is the high spot Of
the Department year.
The plans contemplate recep-
ton and banquet at the Women's
College Of the University of Della
ware. Reservations of those who
desire to attend should be made
Immediately with John r. Fader,
Committee Chairman, at the Della
ware Safety Council located in the
DUPONT Building at Wilmington, or
with Mrs. E. Allyn Cooch, Jr., Co
chairman for the Auxiliary, at
Newark. In addition to the above
named, Mrs. Harvey E. Dickey Of
Newark and Floyd Jackson COM
prise the joint Executive Commit
tee. Reservations should be in the
hands of the Committee not later
than June 6, 1941
Commander Warner recently re
turned fro man inspection trip COW
ering almost all of England, and he
is expected to give first-hand ac-
count Of British war preparations
and experiences, as well as the
policy of the Legion in connection
with the present state of this Ma
ton. A prominent attorney of
Toledo, Ohio, he was one of the
founders of the Legion in that
State. After service on the Mexi-
can border in 1917 with the Ohio
National Guard, he was assigned to
the 18th U. S. Cavalry, and later
transferred to the 10th regular Ar
tillery Regiment, with which he
served in France and it was during
this period of service that he was
severely wounded.
Commander Ehinger will preside
at the dinner at Newark and pre-
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CHILDREN'S DAY

Next Sunday will be Chldren's
Day at the Methodist Church, Rev.
w. w. W. Wilson, pastor. The
church will be beautifully decorat-
ed with potted plants and cut flow
ers. There will be a throne on the
platform on which will be seated a
young lady representing righteous
ness, while before her will stand
eight other young ladies, bearing
banners across their heads, which
will appear religion, each letter
representing the following parts Of
the Righteousness Edu-
cation, Love, Industry, Gentleness,
Innocence, Obedience, and Nazar-
eth. The Infant Glass will also APP
pear on the platform and sing and
recite. The music under the skill
full leadership Of Mr.. w. o. Hof-
fecker, will be fully up to its for
mer excellence. It will be a great
day, and no one should miss it. The
day will be observed in the inter-
est Of the cause Of Education.
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DRIVEFOR FUND
OPENS JUNE 10
Raise S37,500 For Soldiers
Centers at Wilmington, Del
aware City and Lewes
HELP NATIONAL FUND

A statewide campaign to raise
S37 800 for soldier service work will
be held June 10 to June IL by the
United States Organizations, it was
announced at a luncheon in the new
U. S. o. service center, Tenth and
West Streets. Robert G. Hackett,
chairman of the Wilmington U. S.
o. committee, said the shift in the
campaigns opening originally
scheduled for June 8 will allow a
wider reaching state canvass and
better-knit organization. More
than 300 team workers and cap
tains will attend the opening lunch
con in the Hotel DUPONT Tuesday,
June 10. A number of the nation
al U. S. o. committee, an officer
from Fort DUPONT, and one from
the II Army Corps headquarters
will explain the relation of soldiers
and civilians. An allotment of
SEE, 900 will be turned over to the
National u. S. o. as Delaware's
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Report of Church Services For
Next Sunday

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilmington, at Park Place and
Van Buren, Street: morning service
II a. M, Sunday School IL a. M,
Wednesday evening service 500.
Christian Science Society, Milford,
meets at Grange Hall: Morning
service IL a. m; Sunday School IL
a. M, also meets first Wednesday
evening of each month at D. m.
Subject: God the Only Cause and
Creator" Golden Text: Revelation
1873. Great and marvellous are thy
works, Lord God Almighty; Just
and true are thy ways, thou King
of saints A bible citation from
the lesson-sermon: John ID: 8, 10,
u. Philip saith unto him, Lord,
sheW US the Father, and it sufficeth
us. 10. Believest thou not that 1
am in the Father, and the Father
in me? the words that l speak
unto you I speak not of myself:
but the Father that dwelleth in me,
dOCLA Lie WOlhS. Il. W
verify, 1 say unto you, He that be-
lieveth on me, the works that I do
shall he do also; and greater works
than these shall he do; because 1 go
unto my Father Correlative from
the Textbook, Science and Health
with Key to the Scriptures" by
Mary Baker Eddy. Immortal Mind
/ is the only cause; therefore disease
is neither a cause nor an effect.
The Christian Scientist, under
standing scientifically that all is
Mind, commences with mental
causatiOn, the truth of being, to de-
stroy error. This corrective is an
Alternative, reaching to every part
Of the human system. According
to Scripture, it searches 'the joints
and marrow" and it restores the
harmony of man.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
DELAWARE
DIOCESAN CONVENTION

On yesterday evening preceding
the 105th annual convention of the
Diocese of Delaware at Christ
Church, Milford, a missionary ser
vice was held at 8 o'clock. Adj
dresses were delivered by the
bishop, Rev P. B. Leightner of
New Castle, NJ. L. Wolsey, of Sea-
ford, Alfred Lee, Esq, of Whining
ton. The convention assembled
this morning, and proceeded to bus
mess at 9 o'clock. At IL a. m. the
triennial charge was delivered by
the Bishop, followed by the Holy
Communion. Business was resum-
ed in the afternoon and continued
the rest of the day, and part of
Thursday. Special Importance is
attached to this session of the con-
vention inasmuch as the constitu-
tion and canons were revised.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
Six Live Thru Explosion, Fire,
And Hours At Sea In Life Belts

SURVIVING an explosion which
~ wrecked their boat, and a blaze
which finally sent it to the bottom,
six men in life preservers chung to-
gether for several hours far out in
Galveston Bay until, in the nick of
time, help came from shore.
The men, members of Texas oil
drilling crew, set off in light tug
from Barbour's Cut at ten-thirty at
night. They were about twelve miles
out when terrific explosion shook
the tug and sheets Of flame burst
from the engine room.
All hands grabbed fire extinguish-
ers but could make no Roadway
against the blaze. In a few minutes
it was evident that the boat was
doomed, SO the crew seized life pre-
servers and went overheard. Swim
ming and struggling to get away
from the boat and out of range of
another possible explosion, they pre-
pared to hang together as long as
they could keep ahoat.
1--WE watched the tug burn to the
waters edge, then sink" said William
Crane. Then we were left in dark
ness and miles of rough, cold water.
For nearly three hours we foated
and swan without sign that we
might be rescued.
Finally we sighted a boat sent
out by the oil company to search
for US. But by this time we had
drifted SO far from the course the
searching party took that they never
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF
THE STATE OF DELAWARE
BUILDING FOR STATE HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
Repair Shop. Dover, Kent County

Sealed bids for combined General Con-
structiOn. Heating and Ventilating, Plumb
ing and Electrical Work for Repair Shop
to be erected in Dover, Kent County, Della
ware, at State and South Streets, will be
received by the State Highway Department
at its offices in Dover, Delaware. until 100
o'clock P. M, EST, June 10. 1871. and
then at the said offices publicly opened and
read.
The information for Bidders, Form of
Bid. Form of Contract. Plans, Specifca-
tions, Forms of Bid Bond and Performance
Bond may be examined at said offices and
copies thereof obtained upon payment of
$500 for each set. Any Bidder, upon re
turning such set promptly and in good con-
dtion. will be refunded his payment. and
any Nin-bidder upon so returning such set
will be refunded $1,000. Plans and Speci-
fications may be obtained after June s,
1871.
The State Highway Department reserves
the right to waive any informalities in or
to reject any or all bids.
Each bidder must deposit with his bid
security in an amount of not less than
ten per centum (109t) of the base bid in
the form and subject to the conditions pro-
vided in the Information for Bidders.
Performance of contract shall commence
within ten (10) days after execution of the
contract and be completed as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for
ninety 1907 per cent of the construction
completed each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon the
form attached hereto, filled out in ink.
The contract will be awarded or reject
ed within twenty 900 days from the date
of opening proposals.
w. w Mack. Chief Engineer.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.
Dover, Del
Robinson, Stanhope & Manning,
Architects
Eckerd Building, Wilmington, Del.
Nav 26 1q4I
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part in the national campaign for
$10,675,000. Of the balance raised
$4,000 will be earmarked for fin
ancing the staffffing and operation
of the newly opened center Two
other centers, one at Delaware City
and one at Lewes will be leased by
the government and run by funds
from the national U. S. o. pool.
James S. Grant, city Board of Ed
ucation member, and Adjt.-Gen.
Paul r. Rinard will be co-chairmen
Of the campaign. Ernest n May
will be treasurer and Lammot du-
Pont, Jr, assistant treasurer. Mrs
Clarke w. Mcknight is chairman
of the Women's section.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
MEMORIAL DAY

w. F. Buchanan of the firm of
Buchanan and Collins, was alone as
far as we know, in observing Mem
orial Day, Saturday. The design
which occupied one of his show
windows, was appropriate, attrac-
tive, and attracted a great deal of
attention. The figure represented
a well designed marble monument
rising from around the surrounding
grass, having in front two crossed
flags, with a beautiful wreath of
flowers, resting on corner Of the
Continued on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05

would have found us if it hadn't been
for flashlight. Our driller grabbed
this light just as we went overheard.
1t was loaded with batteries that
were fresh and so it worked after
the hours we had spent foundering
in the water. The beam from this
light brought the rescue crew and
they picked us up"
All the men recovered after they
had been hauled aboard the rescue
craft and treated for exposure and
some burns. The cause of the ex-
plosion is unknown.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05

sent the national guests. In view
of the exceptionally important de-
velopments of the past few days in
connection with the attitude of this
country in connection with
European events, it is expected
that the addresses of both Com
mander Warner and National Pres
ident, Mrs. Lemstra, will be of I'M
usual interest.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05

Motorists failing to dim their
headlights on Maryland roads be-
ginning June 1 will be arrested and
subject to a fine of $500 for the
first offense, with penalties run
ming from $40 to S25 fine for sub
sequent convictions. This law was
passed at the last session of the
Maryland Legislature and the bill
was signed by Governor O'Conor.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05

These contracts will come under ne NJ,
visions of the regular Federal HiybWsy
Act. as amended.
The Employment Agency for con+ra..
in New Castle County shall BE- The Er9s
ployment Service Division Of the T-1a- {
ployment Compensation Commission. a al
Shipley Street, Wilmington, Delaware. I.
Kent County, the Employment Seryice NJ
vision of the Unemployment Commensurate
Commission, Dover, Delaware and In Sn.-
sex County. the Employment Service Div.
sion of the Unemployment Co1apenestio,
Commission, Georgetown. Delaware Tba
minimum wages paid will Be: for New
Castle County, skilled labor SOC Der bour
intermediate grade labor SOC per hour. ana
unskilled labor 35c per hour: for Kent and
Sussex Counties, skilled labor Zoe Der bonr
intermediate grade labor 4Oc Per hour. and
unsklled labor 30c per hour.
Attention is called TO the Special Pro-
visions in the proposal, specifications and
contract agreement.
Performance of contract shall conmen,.
within ten (10) days after execution Of ia
contract and be completed as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for 90
per cent of the construction completed Each
month.
Bidders must submit proposals mon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied By
surety bond, certified check. or money 10
the amount OF at least ten (lO) per centuIn
of the total amount of the proposal.
The envelope containing the PROPOSAL
must be marked Proposal for the con-
struction of State Highway Contract
No.
The contract will be awarded or rejected
within twenty 300 days from the date Of
opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Complete sets Of plans and specification
may be obtained after May &c. 1871, upon
receipt Of two dollars $1,000 for each con
tract which amount will not be refunded.
Make checks payable to the State High.
way Department
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
By: F. V. DUPONT. Chairman.
w. w. Mack. Chief Engineer.
Dover, Delaware.
May IA. 1871.
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NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses. cows
and mules removed FREE OF
charge by calling DOVER TAG r
13. No animals removed unless cal
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters Of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF JUNE 3RD, 1891

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date Of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05
PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENING


Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Bailey gave
a pleasant evening social at their
residence last Friday evening in
honor of Miss Minnie Sellers, of
Philadelphia, visiting friends here.
The young people mainly INDUCED
in a social dance, while the older
ones were playing Halma in the
parlor. After refreshments of cake,
ice cream and strawberries were
served, about IL o'clock, the COM
pany was very highly entertained
by vocal solos, and recitations by
Miss Sellers; also solos by Mr..
Dame, and Miss Ethel Cooper The
music for the dancers was furnish
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Stock
ly, with piano and violin.
Smyrna times., 1941-06-05

drawing not over 6 IL feet of
water will be able to leave the
Landing at low water. This will
allow the boats to leave later, and
will be a great benefit to the farm
ers and others on this side of the
Landing.
The loss sustained by James p.
Hoffecker by fire recently on his
farm near town, was reported, af-
ter adjustment, to the company in
which the property was insured,
the Fire Association of Philadel-
phia, on a Saturday, and on Mon
day, their agent, w. o. Hoffecker
received a check to hand over COW
ering the loss. This was prompt
work.
A dog belonging to Sylvanus
Rose, got mad last week, and bit
several dogs in the upper part of
the town before it was killed. For
tunately the rabid animal came
into contact with no children. The
dogs known to have been bitten,
have since been killed, some of
them highly priced bird dogs. This
will result in the dogs of the town
having to be muzzled.
We had the pleasure to hear last
evening the rehearsals of the sing
ers for the concert which Is to be
given on Tuesday evening, June 16,
and assure our citizens that they
have in store some fine choral sing
ing, fully up to if not superior to
Professors Edwards a year ago.
1t is surprising to hear such sing
ing outside of professionals. The
concert will be composed of about
thirty of our best singers, the
choruses varied with the usual
variety of solos, duets, quartets,
etc. j. Ed. Hoffecker who is di-
recting and training the rehearsals
has thrown his enthusiasm into the
music, fact manifest in the execu-
ton of the individual members.
A newspaper is a wonderful in
strumentality in community. 1t
takes to all people. You can read
it, and when it is read once, you
can send it away to q friend, and
he can read it, and then lay it away
for a year, and it will never lose
interest. In no way can you bring
local matter before a community
than through a local newspaper.
No enterprise in the community is
more worthy of liberal support.
You get in permanent and unmis-
takeable form what is said in the
local paper. Some people save
their papers and read again what
is put in them. This is good
idea, for in the course of years, it
becomes an interesting volume.