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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

she had . great sense of mission In life, which led her to devote herself completely to the welfare of others. Tn the second place, Bi1e he'd beautiful sllvery voice which poSS eSsed qualities rarely found in combination, namely, sweetness and authority. She won people by the appeal of her voice and demolished all opposition by the quiet sense of authority which her words con. veyed. Last of ail, sine was sure that anything which needed to be done should Do done. When Army ofsiClals declared that certain things could not be cone, her answer al. ways was, 'sTl1ey must be done" Generals gasped with astonishment At the way in which she quietly pushed aside their authority and with absolute confidence iii the rightnees Of her position, did cer. taln things that they at first had vetoed because they seemed visicn-
 Her character embodied three factors wherein lie tho possibility os much success in Hfe-love for humanity, Q way Of speaking that both persuaded people and irnpgesa- cd htem, and last of oil, firm cons vlction that in a moral universe, ric.it will eventually triumph.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

age person can let brush fire get out Of control There are only certain times when such fires are in order and certain ly one of them is not C, windy day. But that's just when most people start to burn oil lot. They fail to realize that flames can be blown in many directions when the wind is high. Failure to care properly for outdoor fires is another cause of their spreading. One man can't handle blaze that is supposed to cover an acre or more.
 All of which simply indicates that the majority of us are careless with fire. We endanger our own lives and those of our neighbors. We place our homes and our neighbors' homes in danger. Burning rubbish is quick and easy method of disposal, but too often it's an expensive one. Some one of these days officials are going to join hands and clamp down on all of us and there'l be no outdoor fires, unless the expensive job of hiring pro- fessional fire-fighters to care for 1t is complied with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

any high-powered rifle they may have to the army. Benlis' propo- sal goes this one hetter-namely, that veterans turn over to the Army AS automatics and any oth- CT military weapons they took home from the last war.
 A veteran, Bemis sent to THE WASHINGTON MERRY CO., ROUND an automatic he used for ten months while in the service with a request that 1t be given the Army. Army Ordnance offic- CTS accepted the gift with warm thanks and expressed the hope that many other veterans would follow his patriotic example.
 So if you have Q gun of military value send 1t to the office of the Chief of Ordnance, War Depart ment, Washington, D. c.
 WHAT AGE VOLUNTEERS
 Chief point of controversy dur. ing the House Naval Affairs Com mittee hearings on the bill to create e women's auxiliary in the Naval Reserve was the age limit of the volunteers.
 Representative Melvin Maas of Minnesota, author of the legisla- ton, favored Q minimum age of 1T, but others, including Repre- sentative Joseph B. shannon of Missouri disagreed.
 T think it would Dc wrong Co bring in women under 2O," said Shannon. This set off . chatter of opinions from other members, who began talking ct the same time, advocating various ages from IS to 25.
 Finally Committee chairman Carl Vlnson trapped for order. "I like IT," he said, which brought another uproar.
 When quiet was restored, Vinson explained that he thought 20 years was probably a better age for the girl volunteers, who will have to drive motorcars and do other strenuous jobs as well as office work for the Navy.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
EuVvals Now

The Chinese rescue of 1000 encircled British troops in Burma, recapturing at least temporarily the oil center of Yen angyaung, may easily prove more import ant than 1t appears superficially. Up to now, it has been the British and Ameri- cans who have gone to the aid of the Chinese. Often, in such circumstances, the beneficiary builds up resentment toward the benefactor, based upon sensi-- tiveness about his constantly emphasized inferiority.
 Now the Chinese have been able to reverse the roles. They pulled the Brit ish out of hole. They accomplished the first allied victory in Burma. To that extent they're no longer subordinates in the war outside China proper. They're equals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

New York has voted for congressional reapportionment. It becomes effective in 1s44. In that year there'll be no more congresSmen-at-large elected. Every rep resentative will have a different and dis tinct district, the same to be determined shortly on the basis of present represen- tation in Congress, which is roughly one for every 100000 or more of population. We wish that Connecticut had been forced to take similar step last year. Now we've got to wait until 1851 before repportionment can be brought up of ficially in the General Assembly. Of course there's the possibility that the state might lose its sixth congressman, but if the present state population holds up and there is every reason to believe 1t will we don't have to do much worrying about this. The same is true of our sena- torial districts, now increased by one, but still preserving the same old lines which now create districts sadly out of line so far as population proportion is con- cerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
Used Car Lots

The Administration didn't take long about repudiating Senator Downey's bill authorizing the confiscation of all priv ately owned automobiles. There is plenty of dynamite in any such plan. The American people will not object to giving up their cars at any time when they are convinced that the military machine really needs them. But they would re- quire a big job of selling at this moment
 It would be worth rubber that would be used if MT. Downey would drive by auto mobile from Washington to his California home, and look over the used car lots he passes. Then, perchance, he would with draw his bill for the present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

All the mayors of the nation have been asked by Mallry Maverick, chief of WIPES Bureau of Governmental Requirements, to join in one gigantic spring cleanup program. The idea Is that if every com inunity would become cleanup conscious there would be an immense amount Of scrap material available for salvage. This is very true throughout New England even though efforts to aid salvagin1g nave ike to see all New England plan great cleanup campaign to be waged for solid week. If it were done at the same time every place there'd be lot accomplished and the scrap materials made available would be considerable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
Current Comment

If management iS Babotaging war production, we want the govern- inent to point out the case. Likes wise we want our government to point the finger of responsibility toward those responsible for pre- venting maximum production with in labor's ranks.
 Snyder Oden, president, Texas
 Cotton Association.
 as A small gesture to show Our ap. preclatlon Of the greet job General MacAfthur Is doing for our tWo countries, Australia and America. Sgt. Mickey Qlsz ia note with three Easter bcnnets bought by him and four other Australian soldiers for Mrs. Douglas MacAr@ thur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
The Same Here, Too

Down in Naugatuck the warden is thinking seriously of banning any night bonfires. His idea is to prevent a surprise or real blackout being successful by req son of one of these drum fires that break out sporadically here and there. He also has hopes of having boroughites burn their rubbish during the daytime. Tn view of the great number of recent brush and grass fires, 1t may be necessary to ban all outdoor fires.
 1t's hard to understand how the aver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27


 The net result of that survey is that, contrary to some accusations made in Washington, We are con- vinced the American people are not complacent. Most of them are quite the contrary.
 Unquestlonably there are oaSes of cornplacency in some of the large cities, especially Chicago, where some of the people always have been lulled into isolationist do-nothingisin. In New York City also there Is some of the golden glitter, profiteering and the war; is-like-a -fotball game attitude which featured Paris before It's fall.
 But in the rest of the country, 80 far as this observer could see, this was not the case. The people are alarmed, worried, ready to buy bonds, economize on rubber, save tin, knit, eat less, send their boys away, and even be patient-which is the hardest thing of all to do.
 In fact they would like to have Q lot more tO do. If anything, they arc impatient because they cannot do more.
 But the one big thing they want is to see Q little more clearly what is ahead for the country. Most of them, even including Staunch Democrats, are considerably nnif- fed with Roosevelt, but most of them, even including staunch Re- publicans, are willing to play along with Roosevelt during the war. SHOCKED AT
 WASHINGTON
 They don't like his doddering cabinet. They are shocked at some of the scandals unearthed in Washington, They think Roosevelt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
Press Comment
wARRING ON HITTER
(Meriden Journal)


 New Haven has followed Water. bury's example in cracking down on truck drivers who violate the cityt sanitary laws by letting rubbish Sail onto the cityss stree. Can other cities, including Meriden, be far be- hind in tackling this nuisance2
 Tn Waterbury, the police have been yigilent for some time iii serving warrants on drivers who have been observed going along main thoroughfaFes followed by a traiI of papers or other refuse from their trucks. While this may mol appear to be c serious ofSenge, it il something that cannot De tolerated by e city which cleans its Btreeti regularly and takes pride in theiI appearance.
 The laws require covered convey. aiaceg for ell such removal purposes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

to have c far reaching effect in the amelioratioHl of human suffer. ing. Few people in recent centur. les have made c deeper impression upon the life oi the world.
 Her power wa said to abide ir three things. n the first ulMce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
Questions
 and Arlswers

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 x q. How much crude rubber is 10. uuIred for retreading c tire com pared to the amount used In niakinl 6 new tlre2
 A. The average new tire contineA about 14 pounds of crude rubber, Retreadlng requires about pounds.
 e. Why was the famous hcrse race Kentucky Derby" % nainedS A. From a famous racing family in England, It Is run every year at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky, and the first race was in 1875, and ARTET1DES was tho winner. The race will be run on May 2, this year. c. Why was Mrs. Edouard Jonas made Q member of the Legion of Honor in FranceS Ia she as Amer ican7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

If there really has been some question as to the scope of Gen. McArthurs au.- thority we hope that 1t has been cleared up. It is important that nothing be per- nitted to hamper the hero of Bataan un- necessarily. First, of course, that he may harass the JapS mercilessly. Of equal importance is his personification of the accomplishment of the impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

pity, for under the proud name of James George Fuller, or slight variations there. of, MT. Fuller built up for hiria- self quite an amazing criminal record.
 It began in 1925 at Schenectady N. F., and ended just recently in a blaze of glory in Washington, D. o. where he worked aA9KAqaaN nasA asmSpa Ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

i. New Zealand was discovered h & Dutchmax, Englishman or Ger manp
 2. From which root vegetable does the United states produce . part of its sugar Supply2
 3. About which Burmese city did Rudyard Kipling write a poem os eulogyp
 {. Melbourne, Adelaide, Drlsbans and Darwin are important cities tn which countryS
 s. which army dld Gen, Evange. line Booth command during World War rs
 6. A laughing jackass ls q bird. mule, or reptile9
 2. How many carats are in pure gold2
 5. what Is the English tgansla- ton of Ave Maria9
 9. Which Of the planets Is called the twin of the Earkhe
 10. Give the first name og StuAEs who painted 6 portrait of 0eogge Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
Selected Poem
THE BELLS or SWEET FORsYTHIA By Dorothy M. Cahoon in the Boston Post)

The winter is over,
 Now the dawn of spring has come, And in their golden glory Bloom the flowers of the sun; The bells of sweet forsythia Ornament earthS garden bare, And flood it with the sunlight Of their warmth and beauty rare. They call rainbow butterflies From their chrysalis of dreams, They summon all the flowers With the music of Slinbeans; From their winter silences These fairy carIllons bring, The Resurrection Anthem Sweetest melody of spring. We need these angel flowers To iIlunnine earth today, We need their tranquil beauty To inspire Us on our way; Fcrsythiag, spread your message That is sent from God above, Tune the harsh, discordant hearts To the harmony of love.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

A. The award was made at hes home on Fifth Avenue, New Yorb City, on May 1S, 1889, in recognition of her work for DOT children In the south of France. She Is the Amer lean wife of former Senator Edouard Jonas of the Riviera District. She spent half the year in France AilS the othe rhalf In America, at thaA time.
 c. What are the duties of 6 frs mate on steainship7
 A. He supervlses the activities oa deck workers, being the executive officer and next in command Co the Master: plans and executes work relative to. loading and unloading of cargo, maintaining cleanliness, and npkeep of equipment; assumes the duties of Master in case of emer- gency, frequently stands a watch Casually four to elght). First mates, and all other mates on vessels, are licensed by the government. k ~%-~--
 e. Have there been any Amer icRn naval vessels named HOUSTON other than the cruiser recently sunk by the Japs in the south Pacificp
 A. The first American naval yes. sel named HOUSTON was a cargo ship used by the Naval OverseaA Transport Service during World War I, which was originally Q 0errnax collier, LIEBENTELS, built in 1903. The cruiser sunk by the JapB wae the second ship with that name.
 e. what is the greatest depth depth ever attained by . diver, and what is the record in Q diving bell or suit?
 A. pr. William Beebe descended to the record depth, August ib, io3a. when he went 3,O2e feet below tho surface in his bathysphere. Capt. c. B. Mayo broke all Navy records in q diving bell when he descended 4B5 feet in Puget Sound in 1893. n attempting to reach the sunken subs marine O-o, off Portsmouth, N. H, June a, ie4l, two Navy divers, R M. Metzger and Clarence Conger, made unprecede ueScentS or AAU feet In working dives in rubber cala- vas diving suits.
 e. Who wrote ''Fleurette," Q poem of the first World War2 A. Robert w. Service.
 EDITORS NOTE-lR you aEe
 tesirOus of securing this weeks
 booklet, 1.-THE DOG AND CAT BOOK, adFdess r. M. Kirby, De" partment s.lOO, Waterbury Demo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

TODAY's COMMON ERROR If one wishes to describe . lady
 as being entirely charming it is proper Co say "She s quite charmlng"; but geners ally the meaning 6 somewhat less and can better be ox. pressed by the phrase, 'saHe has considerable charm"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
How Con Man GoldbricIxed
 Big Names
BY PETER EDISON waterbury Democrat Waahlngten CnlxnanNndAnk

Washington, April 27 - sonne- where today, Mir. James George Fuller is probably lauehing tn his sides ache, 1t may Dc in Mexico, where flowers bloom, tho birds slng sweetly, the sun shines brightly and worry is unknown. Tint is where he was heard from lest. True, MT. Ful- Ter may be living under some other name now, which is somewhat Of q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

70 that there will Dc no filtered areas, such as there now are on tha principal routes to the cityB duEnp- Ing grounds. It ig up to individual property holder1 Co keep their premises clean and they can't do ie without cooperation from ethers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

WASHINGTON April 27 the Merry Founders recently has taken quick the U Wisconsin and from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
Washington Merry Go-Round
DREW PEAR SON ROBERT s. ALLEN

Finds Country Eager to Get with Wa
 The People Are Alarmed end Ready Moke Any soeiee
 But They WOnt Washington Tak Straight end Act Firmly White Russion Princess Says Ston Is Simple and Sincere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.
IMPORTANT FACTORS IN
 SUCCESS

Few women in history have left behind them 6 more fragrant and inspiring memory than did Florence Nightingale. Her work as . nurse In the Crimean War was destined
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

EDITORS NOTE-HR you aEe desirOus of securing this weeks booklet, 1.-THE DOG AND CAT BOOK, adFdess r. M. Kirby, De" pertinent s.lo0, Waterbury Denao- crat Service Bureau, 1913 Thlr. teenth Street, Washington, D. c. with 10 cents Co cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
What's Your I. O.?

Can you answee seven Oe these test questlone2 Turn Co back page for the answerss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27
A Thought for Today

Blessed Is the man that endureth tempta- ton: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised Co them that love him-James 1:12.
 Why comes temptation but for man to meet and master and make crouch beneath his foot and so be pedestaled in triumphP-Robert Browning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-27

e. Who wrote ''Fleurette," poem of the first World War2 A. Robert w. Service.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-30
OVERLOOK

Mrs. Fred Stevenson of Media
Pa, spent last Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha
Campbell, who are spending a few
weeks with their son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Campbell, before going to Whining
ton and Media for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mitchell and
children of Baltimore spent the
weekend with Mr.. Mitchell's par
ents, and Mr.. Covington, Mrs. Nit
chell's father.
Ralph and James Marvel of Mil
ton spent the weekend with their
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
win Marvel at Red Mill.
Mrs. Matilda Hill and friend
spent the weekend in Philadelphia
with her son and family. They were
accompanied on their return home
by Mrs. Hills son, Arthur Hill and
wife, and son, Arthur, Ill.
Robert G, Houston of George
town, spent Sunday evening with
his son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. John Houston.
Mrs. Delema Wells and daughter,
Mrs. Lester Fearns, and daughter,
Barbara, all of Milton, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Elisha Campbell were dinner
guests of the latter's daughter, Mrs.
Harold German and family.
Misses Marie Simpler spent the
weekend with her sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgel Van Street and brother,
Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Simpler,
shopping.
Misses Margaret and Iris Como
way and Fay White spent Thursday
afternoon in Milford, shopping.
Mrs. Minos Conoway, who has
been ill for several weeks with a
low temperature, is much better
at this writing,
Sunday school next Sunday NOR
ming at 10 o'clock, followed by class
meeting at IL o'clock by the lead
er, Greer Prittingham.
Services for Sunday, November
g. Sunday school at 10 a. m, fol-
lowed by preaching at II o'clock,
by the pastor, Rev. F. H. Truitt.
The annual home coming will be
held in the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-30
GREENWOOD

Mrs. Mary Werst, of Phiiadelphi
is visiting her son-in-law an
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +
Lyons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j. Mills ar
attending the National Rural Let
ter. Carriers Convention being hell
in st. Paul, MINI. Mr.. Mills is tn
delegate from Delaware.
Mrs. Ray Barwick spent the weel
end in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Coulter are
returning to Greenwood to make
their home.
Mrs. S. 8. Wroten left Friday
morning for Cleveland, Ohio, to be
the guest of her son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. William Stew
ard.
Mrs. Enola Meredith has just re-
turned home from an extended stay
at Rehoboth.
Mrs. Thurman Adams, Miss
Beatrice Adams, Mrs. Mamie Adams
and Miss Pauline Adams were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Loock-
ernan on Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Adams and
Miss Mary Loockerman spent Sun
day afternoon in Denton with Mrs.
Sallie Covey.
Bob Conaway spent the weekend
in Wilmington with Carol Fry.
Mrs. Dennis Christine spent a
part of last week in Boston with
her husband, Lieut.. Dennis Chris
tine.
Mr., and Mrs. H. W. Pearson left
Tuesday morning for st. Peters
burg, Florida. They will remain
there until some time in the early
spring.
Mrs. Harry Warrington will act
as production chairman of the Red
Cross during Mrs. Pearson's alb
sence.
ANY one Interested in doing Red
Cross sewing get in touch with
Mrs. Warrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Loockerman
had as their guests Saturday. Judge
Charles s. Richards of George
town; Mrs. Noah Warren and Mar
garet Humphreys. of Greenwood.
Miss Marie Slobaski spent the
weekend with her parents in
Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Mrs. Richard Allen spent the
weekend with her husband in
Groton, Connecticut.
The evangelistic committees of
both churches cooperating with the
pastors have planned a series of
revivals to be held the first two
weeks in December. Mr.. w. H.
Boyce will be song leader.
Mrs. Harry Warrington and June
spent the weekend in Wilmington,
Private First Glass William Span
ish spent a part of the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Spanish.
Mrs. William Spanish spent Sun
day with Mrs. Clarence Spanish.
a
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-30
.HOLLYVlLLE

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Wilson were
Sunday evening guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter Markham.
Master Vaughn Altemus of Will
mington returned to his home on
Sunday after spending three days
with his aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Stevenson, accompanied
by Mr.. Stevenson, Mrs. Clara Par
ker of Georgetown and Mrs. Effie
Joseph of this place.
The Misses Marian and Ann Bur-
ton and Mrs. Gertrude Corbett of
Georgetown, mOtored to Philadel-
phia on Saturday on shopping
trip and spent the night and Sun
day visiting the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lingo of
Millsboro and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
l. Joseph called on Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. d. Burton Sunday evening.
The Women's Society for Chris
tian Service of Unity Methodist
Church met with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
E. Wilson of Georgetown on Satur-
day evening. The next meeting will
be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Stevenson the third Saturday
evening in November. Everybody
welcome.
The Home Demonstration Club
met at the home of Mrs. H. j. Ward
in Rehoboth this month. Miss Hol-
lowoy, the leader was present and
gave a very interesting talk on
War Problems and Defense Work.
She asked that each momber con-
tribute two quarts of either fruit or
At the November
meeting for relief of the evacua-
ton, if there should be a need of
them, and if not we were assured
they would go to some worthy
cause. The hostess served hot rolls
with chicken salad and hot coffee
for refreshments.
Little 10 Ann Prettyman has been
a visitor of her grandmother and
grandfather. Mr.. and Mrs. Carmel
Steele, of Dagsboro for the past
week.