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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
STATE PROVIDES
 PICNIC SPOTS
l50 Areas Equipped With
 Facilities for Outdoor (. Gatherings

Hartford, May 2s.-Almost i60 picnic areas at that many separate points along the 2,s0o miles of Con- necticut's state highways have been equipped and opened for the sea- son. At the same time the State Highway Department has announc- cd the publication of the I04i ,edi- ton of its "pisnic Area Map" upon which oil of these areas are indi! cated.
 These areas, mostly wider parts of the right of way in scenic and shad- cd locations, have a variety of equipment for the comfort and con- venience of motorists. All of the areas have tables and waste bar. rels, some of them have flreplaces, and others have drinking water supplies or comfort stations in ad- dition. In many instances all of these conveniences are available in one area.
 The new map indicates the lo- cation of the areas and by use of coded symbols indicate the number of conveniences ct each of the areas. Tn addition this may he used as condensed map of the entire state highway system, being with out the connecting loal highways that are shown on the standard tourist map.
 The State Highway Department headquarters at Hartford iS now distributing the maps to all who de- sire them and supplies are being made available to Chambers of Commerce and organizations of au- tomobiie owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
NEW ENGLAND IS
 ASKED TO SPEED
Chief of Aircraft Section Wants Spirit of IT'S
 Much Revived

Boston, May S2--(Up) = Merrill c. Meigs, chief of the aircraft sec- ton in the office of production management, today urged New Eng. land to revive the spirit of 177b and spark the national defense enort with Yankee skill and ingenuity to help "Kepe America Free"
 Meigs told the second annual New England Aviation conference that the greatest need in the current crisis Is for men who know the use of precision tools, and added:
 "Many of these Y1en-both actual and potential-are here in your New England. Perhaps they themselves do not realize the need of their ser. vices or have not realized the value of these services.
 "You realize that every bomber is composed of more than 10000 parts, and that every part must be absolutely perfect in Itself and In It's relation to every other part. To attain thta perfection, we must have thousands and thousands more precision tool makers. That Is where you New Englanders come into this defense program In special way. It's your job .. to help us lind and train thsoe precision tool mak- CTS"
 Reviewing the tremendous accel- eration of the aircraft industry In line with national defense, Meigs said tho number of workers engaged in the industry was only 5000 c dec- ade ago, compared with 100000 last January and an expected 100000 next January.
 European War Proves It
 The war in Europe, Meigs said, "has already demonstrated that c nation without adequtae aircraft for defense Is c nation without eyes, without ears, almost without hands" With the greatest air fleet, the United States will be the strnogest nation on earth, he added.
 Tt was the Yankees ability to make and repair his own weapons that won our war of independence" !" Meigs said. "Today, the nation Is again depending upon New England for that skill and that patriotism as 1t did in It's foundation"
 He said New England already has the greatest aircraft engine build ing plant in the nation; already has provided the largest proportion ate part of any section of the coun- try in aircraft propellers and en- zines; already has put ct work more de and tool makers than any other section. Many of the OUM engi- neers are Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates, he added, and in nearly every aircraft factory in the nation New EnglanderS or New England-trained men are do- ing outstanding work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23

was Q steel blue sports frock orna- mented only by c piece Of antique gold jewelry ct her throat.
 Mrs, Steadman, who sat In stoic calm except for one outhurst ot tears at previous sessions, appeared more attentive to yesterdays pro. coedings. Her features remained placid, but an occasional half smile played about her lips.
 Her even teeth showed In c flick ering smile as Police Stenographer George Godfrey, reading from her alleged statement ct Boston City hospital after discovery of the crime, said: "What was your in- tention--l was supposed to be dead when you gazelles arrived" Questions Asked
 Other highlights of 0odfrey's ver- sion of the questions and answers follow:
 c. Did you buy any sleeping tab- lets? A. Yes, 200.
 c. Did you take anys A. Yes, some.
 e. Did you give Emery any? A. Yes, most of them.
 O. Why did you give them to him? A. I was infatuated with him. .
 e. Did you use a string? A. Yes.
 q. What part of the body did you use 1t on? A. The neck.
 e. How long after he swallowed the tablets lid VOL put the tWine on his neck? A. Three hours. e. Why did you take the tab- lletsP A. suicide--what good am I to anyones But 1t wasn't Q suicide pact.
 Police Sergeant John B. Fallon testified Mrs. steadman said at the hospital, "lf I 90 on trial I hope there are some good looking men on tho jury"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements were approved today by C0mpensatlon Commissioner Joseph Y. Talbot;
 sabatO MaraliO of H0 NoF1nand Street against the Mfgrs. Foundry Co. of Waterbury, Sl4.13 starting April %, for bruised right leg.
 Leona Bradley of Beacon Falls against Homer D. Bronson Co. of Beacon Falls, SS.50 beginning April Ii. for an injury to tho right index finger.
 James CitaN of Beacon Falls against Homer D. Bronson Go. of Beacon Falls, $l7.08 for 6 and Ia weeks, injury 33 Ia per cent Loss of lfet ring finger.
 I. Castiglione of Ansonia against the American Brass Co.,, Ansonla branch. Sls.35 starting April 90, for confusion of the left lower chest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
MRS. STEADMAN
 TRIAL FIFTH DAY
Rejected By Husband, Not Allowed to See Baby,
 She Killed

Boston, May 2s CUP. - The )murder trial of Mrs. Ruth E, steadman entered It's fifth day to- day with the 27-year-old matron described as c distracted woman, re- jected by her husband, forbidden to see her year-old daughter and re- covering from an illegal operation when she allegedly strangled her paraniour.
 Tho comedy wife of c Pittsburgh, Pa, insurance executive, now facing the electric chair If convicted of inurdering her married sweetheart, made 0 last-minute effort to return to her husband, but 1t was in vain, q woman friend testified late yes- tcYday.
 Miss Edith A. Crabtree, the friend told the jury that "she said Ken- fleth Cher huSband) would not take her back and that she was not al- lowed to see her baby.'
 Police testified that Mrs. Stead. man, Q Harvard Business School secretary, admitted she gave Ro- bert Emery, 90, Natlck real estate dealer. about i26 sleeping tablets and then tied Q elothesline around his neck because she wanted to kill him" and couldn't sec him going home to his wife every nlgh!."
 Emery'S body was found in her West End apartment, January 2i, and she was discovered in a Stupor in bed. Her alleged motive was des- pondency over their inability to wed.
 Supposed To Be Dead
 T was supposed to Do dead when oil your gayelleS tpolice) arrived" Mrs. Steadman was quoted by 6 po- lice Stenographer as telling Captain John J. Mccarthy, former head of the Boston Police Homicide Bureau.
 Robert Clarity of Newton, em- ployed by Q New York real estate firm and a frend of both tho de- fendant and Emery, was testifying when court adjourned. He said Mrs. steadfnan confessed to him in Q New York cafe last September that she wat pregnant.
 He quoted her as saying: Bob, I'm pregnant, but I don't want to worry Bobby"
 darrity said he told her she should tell Emery, and that she re- llled she would if she decided he should know.
 During Miss Crabtree's testimony, sch said Mrs. Steadman admitted undergoing an Illegal operation in New York that was arranged in Oc. tober by Emery and another per- scn. Miss Crabtree also testified that the defendant had expressed the belief her husband had learned of the operation.
 Attorneys Clashed
 The dEy's testimony often was in- terrupted by sharp clashes between Assistant District-Attorney Edward M. Sullivan and Defense Counsel Edward R. Flynn followed by ad- monitlons from Superior Judge V!n- cent Brogna and frequent bench conferences.
 A capacity crowd damned the gtuffy courtroom. Most attention centered on Mrs. Steadman who ap. peared for the fourth successive day in Q different dress. Yesterday 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
WELL-TRAINED

A driverless two.horse team calls for Mss Dorothy Quell, a school teacher of Lone Star school, Osh- kosh, Neb., each day, after classes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23

growing younger every day,
 odell Shepard claims that tho MoheganS have Q Just claim against us white folks for several msiliions of dollars. The white folks gave Odell tho votes he needed to become lieutenant gov ernor of the best state In tho nA- tion, but he just jumps the fence and gees out trying to lncite our creditors against us. The Mo' hcgans haven't dozen votes m the whole tribe and af they did have they would probably vose Republican.
 While Indians are busy collect. ing. we are planning to file claims for 0 few of our more virlio trlbesmen. The Mohegafs are OH right but on old Pootatuck squaW with Q rolling pin could pin back the ears of half the Mohegan No. ton, The PootatuckS never had A suuare deal and they never yeiped, They didn't 60 inooching around looking for c lieutenant governor to 90 to bat for them, they just packed up and left Tor the north. The Pootatucks were honorable redmen and good fight CTS to boot, but they knew their place. They soon realized that they might lick an occasional Yank but they couldn't expect to beat any of our folks In a deal' Now It's time to flo Pootatuek claim and to sec to 1t that tho PootatuckS got Just the same kind of a break that the 1njuns over East manage. When tho Mo- heganS and the Pootatucks get satisfaction, then we'll file for the Podunks, the squaw Rockers, and other tribes.
 Bill platt Is reported as en- ragged to Q Woodbury girl. That's too bad. Blll Is & right handsome boy and he should scout around the country . lot before he settles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23

tar Wltn ms pride, May 3Uth lS the date.
 We figured Bob Chase would do . better Job as architect on the plans for Sld's house. The project turned out to be Q cut-and- -try setup with frequent changes and continued moving of partitions and the cutting in of now windows and doors here and there. It's \ right handsome homestead and the location Is Ideal. If Bob had spent just Q little more time it might have won . prize as the best.bullt house in America.
 Speaking of housing, there's the story of the man who bought Q lot near the old Slaughterhouse and brought his house with him. He chose Sunday for the moving day. He got the shanty on . trailer and started from South ford Road over to our region. Traffic on U. s. 0 was blocked and the state police came along and placed the home-owner under ar- rest. When the house got hero, they couldn't make the turn from the main street into Flood Bridge Road by way of Library Corner SO they had to drive up to the Wi- dows' Lane Corner and swing in from there. The house started to slip on the grade and only the timely arrival of Ed scoville pre- vented c disaster right there. Ed lashed her on again and the truck pulled Into position. The house was formerly c roadside cider hut down by Bill olson's. We'll report on the trial later. Housing hos It's problems and it's sometimes cheaper to build in place than to attempt to move cross country. When you build, Do sure to build in South Britain, q town where you'll be welcome and where only those who try to move in house and oil are arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23

Your frocks are in and out of tub before you can say "Rub-a-dub- dub"-and because you're living in 1941, this season it's smart to look 18th century in full-skirted glazed chintz, alive with bright pink rambling roses-or you'll want to look modern in a cracker crisp striped pique skirt and jacket or you may have tent-striped seersuckers, and prettily printed lawns. Junior and misses sizes. Other clean-cut cottons for $3.9S and $7.9S.
 FASHION FLOOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
ALEC LESTER ONCE
 MORE ON HIGH SEA

Alec Lester, 10, who Is now on the high seas aboard Q British fler.. chant ship, was the recent guest oi MT. mad Mrs. Ernest Tansley oi Aver Street. Recently the Democrat published on account of the young mans experiences of being rescued twice at seq when his ships were sunk by Nazi submarines.
 Present at the reception hold here In his honor were Richard Murphy, Donald Thompson, Steve Rock, James FuSco, George DFBeoll' George sugrue, Clarence Tansley, James Tingsioy, MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Kingsley, Joseph Halloy, James Carney, Joseph Parkre, John Wrenn and Patrick Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23

lage. Stop at M c 0 6 r [ hy's Store and look over his new assortment of garden tools and the new b utter sign next to tn c clock. H enry has flashlight batteries dated May, lW2. That shows you how up-to.dah we are in South Britain. A year n Ia A M A AAA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23

Service Committee, Philip Signor, Chairman of Recreation Committee, Claude Graham, secretary and treas urer, Lillian Jones. Cars will leave the church at 4:30 D. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
down. Any woman who gets Bill Platt wins the admiration of all our folks, anyway.
-tNEA Telephoto)

Watch for the Sidney Joselo. vitch wedding. That event is due almost any day now and therell Do glamour In the Squaw Rock Country when Sid trips to the al- tar with his bride, May 30th Is the date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
LARGE BRAINS

Largest brain ever reported by Mexican physicians was that oi Leon TrotSky, which weighed 3M pounds. Largest ever recorded in medical history was that of 6 Russian novleist. Ivan Turgenoff, which weighed { pounds, lC ounces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
South Britain Briefs
BY BILL oARRTaus

Our highways have oil been oiled and we're ready for tho crowds who will visit us this Memorial Day. Drive out and look over c real New England vile
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Orange Township Couple To Mark
so Years OF Welded Life Monday
Gerdemdnn-Zuercher
Wedding Saturday

Against a background of ferns
and fall flowers Miss Ruth Gerde-
mann, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
c. Gerdemann, of Beaverdam, be-
came the bride of Jerome Zuercher,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zuerch-
er of Mound street in a wedding sol
emnized at the St. Marys Catholic
church Saturday morning at 900
o'clock.
The nuptial mass was celebrated
by the pastor, the Rev. Nicholas
Bouschere. The Rev. Robert Maher,
chaplain of st. Vincent hospital, To-
ledo, former pastor of the parish
was present in the sanctuary.
Preceding the ceremony a medley
of organ selections was given by
Miss Rita Hankish. Miss Doris
Gerdemann, sister of the bride, sang
"On This Day, o Beautiful Mother,
at the conclusion of the mass, and
the offertory selection by Miss Hank
ish was Gounod's "Ave Maria.
The bride was lovely in a gown
of white slipper satin, trimmed with
Alencon lace. The same lace was
used to edge her long veil of illu-
sion held with a coronet of seed
pearls, and she carried a shower of
brides roses. For ornament she
wore a strand of pearls, the gift of
the bridegroom.
The maid of honor, Miss Evelyn
Gerdemann, and the bridesmaid, Miss
Mary Anna Gerdemann, both of
Lima, sisters of the bride, were
dressed in gowns of aqua and pale
pink brocaded satin, respectively,
made with shirred bodice, sweet
heart neckline and full skirts. They
wore matching tiaras, and carried
bouquets of Talisman roses and blue
delphinium. Each wore gold
locket, the brides gift
Romanus Zuercher acted as his
brothers best man and ushers were
Richard Nusbaum, of Pandora, and
Henry Fell, of Findlay. For her
daughters wedding, Mrs. Gerde-
mann wore a green dress with black
/ accessories, and the bridegroom
mother was attired in a navy blue
dress. Their flowers were corsages
of gardenias.
| Following the mass, a dinner was
served at the Walnut Grill in Bluff.
ton for the wedding party and imme
date families, and a reception helc
for the couple in the evening in ths
Gerdemann home.
The couple left for a short triy
and viii be at home on Route 2
Bluffton. The bride chose a soldier
blue ensemble for travelling.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
BOgart- rt-Augsburger
NuptidIs At GrOUe

Wedding of Harley Augsburger,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Augs-
burger, west of town, to Miss Es-
tella Bogart, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. R. Bogart, of Columbus
Grove, took place at the United
Brethren church in Columbus Grove
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Officiating at the service was the
Rev. Frank Hamblen who performed
the double ring ceremony before the
chancel adorned with ferns and fall
flowers.
Joseph Gillespie sang preceding
the ceremony, his numbers being Il
Love You Truly and 40 Promise
Me-. Mrs. Gillespie played the ac-
compartment.
The bride who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a dress of
burgundy velvet trimmed with Irish
lace and pearl buttons, and a match
ing velvet hat with shoulder length
veil. She wore a gold bracelet worn
by her mother on her wedding day,
and corsage of starlight roses and
stephanotis.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Waldo
Dilsaver, of Lima, sister of the bride,
wore dress of peacock velvet with
lace trim, and hat of the same shade
of blue. Her flowers were a corsage
of gold NUNS, and she wore a gold
bracelet, the gift of the bride.
Wade Augsburger, of Bluffton
served as his brothers best man.
For her daughters wedding, Mrs
Bogart wore black crepe dress
and the bridegroom's mother was
dressed in navy blue. Their flowers
were corsages of roses. A recep
tion in the home of the brides par.
ents followed after which the couple
left for short trip.
Mrs.. Augsburger is employed al
the Triplett Electrical Instrument
Co. and Mr.. Augsburger is working
at the present time in Lima. TIL,
couple will reside for the presen
with the groom's parents.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Excellent Musicianship In Army Band
Says Xylophone Soloist Visiting Here
Accident Victim In
Critical Condition

Following a freak accident in
which she fell out of their car while
travelling east on the Lincoln high
way, five miles east of Bluffton near
the Henry Hilty farm, Mrs. Vera
Houser, Kenilworth, H., is in the
Bluffton hospital in critical condi-
ton suffering from fractured skull.
The mishap took place Saturday
morning at 900 o'clock.
The accident occurred when the
rear tire blew out causing the car
to swerve. As the car swerved the
door few open and Mrs. Houser
struck the pavement with consider
able force. Her husband, who was
driving the car, was not injured.
Although conscious at the time she
was brought to the Bluffton hospital
in the Basinger ambulance she be-
came unconscious Saturday noon and
has since remained in that condi-
ton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
HALF OF APPLE
CROP DESTROYED
BY WIND STORM
Loss Will Run Into Thousands
Of Dollars as Bumper Crop
Prospects Fade
Growers Working to Salvage
Part of Loss by Making
Cider and Apple Butter

Farmers thuout the Bluffton dis
trict are attempting to salvage this
week what remains of bumper apple
crop ruined by gale which swept
thru Northwestern Ohio last Thurs
day playing havoc with orchards. The
wind at times gained a velocity esti-
mated at so miles an hour.
Loss to apple growers will run into
thousands of dollars as more than
half of the crop is estimated to have
been blown off the trees. Being bruis-
ed, these apples are unfit for sale in
regular commercial channels and are
being worked up this week into by
products, principally cider and apple
butter.
With most of the other crops har-
vested the storm seemed to concen-
trate its fury on the apple trees
where by far the biggest losses were
sustained.
The wind storm hit the orchards at
crucial moment just before harvest
with the trees bearing down under
the weight of their heavy loads.
Apple Loss Greatest
Although the apple losses were by
far the greatest there were minor
losses reported to both the Richland
Township Farmers Mutual Insurance
Association and the Mennonite Mu.
tual Aid Society with totals of 5000
and 500 reported respectively. Loss.
es consited largely of damage TO roofs
of farm buildings.
The Bluffton telephone and mum.
cipal light plants reported numer'
Gus poles broken and wire down. The
damage, however, was not considered
excessive and the repairs were mad;
without outside help.
Not Complete Loss
The thousands of bushels of apple
blown to the ground in the Thursda,
storm were not considered a complet,
L
loss. Farmers are able to work then
up into cider and apple butter. AS ;
consequence of the excessive amoun
of apples classified as dropped" ap
Piles the cider mills running three
days this week in contrast to the nor
NAL operation of one day weekly a
this time of the season.
Another unusual phenomenon ex
hibited following the storm was th'
fact that most of the leaves on tn,
| apple trees turned brown. This wa
probably due to the fact that th'
storm blew all of the moisture out o
Continued on page s.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Births

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hochstettler
are the parents of a son born at
Bluffton hospital, Saturday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Stewart of Ottawa at
Bluffton hospital, Saturday.
Word has been received here of
the birth of a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Amstutz of Toledo. Mr.. Am
stutz is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Moses Amstutz of Grove street.
Announcement has been made oil
the birth of a son, James Robert, tc
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kohl of Oal
Harbor at the hospital at Port Clin,
ton, Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Leah,
Of Lima son, Michael David, Sun
day. Mrs. Leahy was the formeI
Miss Katherine Klay, a niece o.
George Klay of this place. She wa
formerly employed at the Triplet
Electrical Instrument Co.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Former Orange TUp.
Resident Succ1nabS

Elmer Elwood, 73, former Orange
township resident, died at his home
in Ada, Tuesday following an illness
of several months. He was a bro
ther of Mrs. Maude Curry of Bluff
ton.
Funeral services will be held in
Ada Thursday afternoon at the Clum
Tabernacle with Rev. Carl Clum of
ficiating. Interment will be in Has
san cemetery.
Besides his sister of this place he
is survived by his widow, four sons
Wilbur, Homer, Eliza and Wilford
all of Ada; two daughters Mrs
Lucy Swick of Dayton and Mrs.
Winifred Smith of Findlay and a
sister Mrs. Mary Fite of Lima.