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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17
STRAND

Although he shutters and Stam- mers his way through PRC's Down Missouri Way" now showing at the Strand Theater, Roscoe Ates the screens foremost murderer of the Kings English, can speak without hitch-when he SO desires.
 Long one of Americas favorite comedians, Roscoe parlayed an ac- tual vocal impeachment into the pro- verbal pot of Hollywood gold He cured himself of stuttering at the age of IT and has aided thou sands of other unfortunates to speak without quiver. at no cost to them.
 Martha ODriscoll, John Carra- dine, Eddie Dean, and William Wright star in Down Missouri Way" musical comedy which re- lates the hilarious adventures of a motion picture company on location in the OzarkS.
 The companion feature is Ava lanche" starring Bruce Cabot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17

pigs in an attempt to force hourly wages up enough to offset the loss of overtime and the effects of down. grading, etc. They demanded a 30 percent raise. This would give them the same pay for 40 hours they had been getting, with overtime premium for 48 hours. Other larger unions, more important from the reconver- sion viewpoint, announced frankly that this was a test-what the oil workers won, all industry would seek.
 The refinery strike started Sept. r and lasted 20 days by BIS count. That would be October 2. Before that date the great United Automobile Workers (CT.O) were pushing the Detroit automobile industry for the same 30 percent raise-52 hours pay for 40 hours work. Behind the U.A. w., the procession formed.
 Almost 100000 General Motors en- ployes went out November 21; 24,OO0 Western Electric workers struck Jan. 3 and 42,000 Jan. g; on the 18th of January 180,000 employees of General Electric, Westinghouse and the Gen. eral Motors electrical division walk ed out; the next day 125,000 packing house workers struck; January 21 saw 52,000 steel and aluminium em- ployeS leave their plants and 25,0O( walk out of the International Har- veSter Co.,; the Caterpillar Tractor strike of 17,OOO came on January %; February 4 some 16,0O0 struck at American Brass; Lewis took his 340,- 900 soft coal men out April and 75,- 900 antracite miner May 31; Allis Chalmers, an important supplier to many manufacturers, was closed April 90 and is just beginning to re- open. And so it went.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17

These are just few of the larger, more sensational strikes that form part of the pattern based on the desire to boost hourly wages enough to make up for downgrading and loss of overtime hours at time and-a-haf-Strikes that have had major effect in delaying reconver- sion and the production of badly needed consumer goods.
 THE 1S% COMPROMISE
 The oil refiners compromised, finally, on IS percent raise. This approximated the boost pattern that was to come, which really was set by the General Motors agreement. After the General Motors strike had drag ged on for almost two months a fed eral fact-finding board recommend ed a l9 1-2 cent raise. The company wouldn't. President Truman sug- gested 18 1-2 cents, and this was adopted.
 Now, here is where the pattern comes in, clearly and describably
 The fact-finding boards recom- A4c1udIlOu III the GeneCal MOC0rS case was published January II. The preceding day Phil Murray had been in session with officials of steel corporations, demanding 25 cents an hour and dropping to 20 cents. The day the GMC recommendation came out, Murray accepted 19 1-2 cents as his figure. U. s. Steel, bell wether of that industry, came up to Is cents. Ire strike began January q. It lasted 25 days at U. S. Steel and others signed up immediately thereafter.
 The settlement? Exactly 1S 1-1 cents, the amount accepted by Gen. eral Motors and the JAW.
 Run down the category of settle ments as recorded by the Labor De- partment in the case of major strikes and see the pattern emerge:
 Petroleum workers, 18 percent boost. Lumbermen Is percent boost. San Francisco Bay shipyards, l8 percent to some, IS cents an hour to others. Midwestern truckers, 15 to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17
POLL

One of the most unusual mystery films in years is "The Stranger" now at the Loew-Poli theater. The emotional conflict between a wo- mans love and her sense of duty adds drama to the stirring plot of ''The Stranger" International Pic tures' melodrama for RKO Radio release.
 Starring Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young and Orson Welles, the film is laid in a small New England town where 8 brilliant criminal is posing as a respectable history professor. The plot is based on the question of whether his bride, the daughter of Su- preme Court Justice, can be induced to betray him to the authorities.
 At first, unaware of the sort of man she has married, the hero- inc slowly discovers his true nature, but despite the entreatieS of her family and the detective handling the case, cannot bring herself to betray him. Her final decision, and the breathless climax it pro- vokes make the picture one of the years most striking screen vehicles.
 Welles is director as well as a star of 'The Stranger" He plays a character of many sides, tailored exactly to an actor of his unques- toned versatility.
 On the same program will also be shown e. I. War Brides" fea- turing James Ellison opposite Anna Lee with an excellent supporting cast headed by Stephanie Bachelor, Doris Lloyd, and William Henry.
 Thousands of brides of Aneri- can soldiers are arriving in the United States each week to rejoin their husbands and make new homes. The problems each of these women face in this country are re- vealed in this picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17
Foremen's Club Dine At Mill Plain Church

Over 150 foremen and executives from 26 plants in Waterbury, Naug- atuck and Thomaston will attend tonight's dinner-meeting of the YM.C.A. Industrial Foremen's Club to be held at the Mill Plain Church. The speakers will be Harold G. vogt of the Corning Glass Works of Corning, N. Y. who will talk on Modern Uses of Glass" President Philip J. Rochon will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17

Editors Note: This is the sec- Ond of four dispatches in which MEAS expert o nlabor and busi- ness gives you an objective re- port on what strikes have done
 to America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17

Next: What are the results?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17
Films Time Schedule

LOEW'S STRAND-"Down Mis- rOuri Way: 2:O5, 4:4S, 7:05, 9:4O P. M. "Avalanche': 1:O0, 3:35, 5:55, 8:30 P. M. LOEWS POLI-"The Stranger: 1:0O, '3:45, 6:30, S:2O P. M. "G. l. War Brides: 2:3O; 5:2O, 8:O5 P. M. WARMERS STATE - "NotOri Ous": 1:2O, 3:20, 5:20, 7:30, 9:15 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17
John Enswinser on
 [CoIlere Committee

Providence, R. T., Oct. n, iol1-~ John F. Ensminger of 08 Oakland Avenue, Waterbury, Connecticut and student at Brown University. Is 6 member of the Faunce House Board of Governors, which is plan- ming an informal open dance the night of the Boston UntVsrzitv football game, October 2a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17

, Free Adm. Tomorrow from to s:so P. NJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-17
U. of C. Entrance Tests Tomorrow

The University of Connecf11ut announced 1t would hold an en- trance test for the Spring semegteg starting in February at Waterbury Center, 66 Charles Street, on FFidagI October 18, at 10:40 A. M.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
109 VETERANS AT U OF ID
Applications A Approved For
Second Term Feb. 2

DR.. w. Owen Sypherd, acting
president of the University of Del
aware, announced yesterday that
applications have been approved
for the admission of 1877 additional
students for the term beginning on
Feb. 2. Of the 1877 applications,
100 are by World II vererans, he
said, indicating that the new ad-
missions will be predominantly
men. Forty-seven of the total are
former students. In addition, DIR.
Sypherd disclosed, 76 more appli-
cations have been received from
persons wishing to enroll next
month. Action will be taken on
these as soon as possible, he said,
The February admissions will be
the University's first while operat-
ing on normal two-semester sys-
tenn. During the war, however
students were admitted at various
times of the year.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
FIREMEN RECOMMEND NEW
INSTALLATIONS FOR TAX RATE

in installed; (2) that the fire plug
now at the north side of North and
Main streets be removed and
placed on the south side of the
same street; (3) that the fire hyd-
rant located on the northeast COR
ner of Commerce and Market
streets be changed to 6-inch plug
with steamer connections; (4) that
the fire hydrant located on the
west side of Main street opposite
the Post Office be changed from
the present 4-inch plug to a 6-inch
plug with steamer connection; (5)
that the fire hydrant located on the
northeast corner of Commerce and
Main streets be changed from a 5
to 6-inch plug with steamer con-
nections.
Need New Hose
The fire company has approxi-
mately 1,500 feet of 21a-inch
double jacket hose and 300 feet of
1 u Inch double jacket hose, all at
least four years old and in need of
replacement, the report said. The
company recently purchased a new
engine and a rebuilt pump at a
cost of S1,700.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
MARS
KENT OUTLOOK
Farm Labor Problem Seen As
Only Question of a Pros
porous 1916
PRISONERS AID WORK

The outlook for the coming year
in the Clayton area and
Kent County is encouraging in al
most every line of business and ac-
tivity with the only possible ques-
ton being in connection with the
availability of farm labor. Inter-
views with number of business
and professional men reveal many
building projects will be undertake
en- when materials and workmen
become available. In Dover new
home construction will be one of
the centers of interest. Town Man.
ager S. c. Marvel is studying plans
for the civic improvement program
for the coming year and it is ex-
pected to be the largest undertake
en- here in many years. Farmers
have the large question mark of
labor confronting them. The re-
turn of persons who left farms to
enter defense plants or the armed
forces has not fulfilled expe -
tions. The use of German pris ca-
ers of war, aided much farm wo-k
in this area during the past yea.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10

If the present low insurance rates
are to be maintained in Smyrna,
requirements of fire equipment and
installation of new water mains
and fire hydrants must be started
here soon, ex-Fire Chief Julian
Stats stated in his annual report
submitted to the Citizens Hose
Company and to Mayor and Coun-
Gil of Smyrna. Although our town
fire loss during 1945 was 5000,
this figure is only one tenth of one
per cent of the total assessed valu-
alton of two properties, $685.
383.08. In order to keep present
low rates or to secure even lower
insurance rates, I suggest that the
Company submit the following
items to Mayor and Council for
their consideration" the report
said.
Recommendations Made
Mr.. Stats recommended the fol-
lowing: (1) the. installation of a g.
inch water main on Main street
from North street to the town linn
it's, a distance of approximately
1000 feet, and that at least 3 fire
hydrants with steamer connections
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
HOMEMAKERS'
ANNUAL AFFAIR
Smyrna Home Demonstration
Club To Hold Annual Lunch
con Next Thursday
TO INSTALL OFFICERS

The annual luncheon and install
lation ceremonies of the Smyrna
Home Demonstration Club will be
held January IL at the Wayside
Inn at 1890. Reservations for the
luncheon are in charge of Mrs. Lee
Gooden, and must be in her hands
not later than next Monday. Mem
bers are asked to bring donations
for the Victory Clothing Collec-
tion, and a box will be packed fol-
lowing the meeting. Mrs. Town
send Vaughn, outgoing president,
will be in charge of the meeting.
Guest Speaker
Miss Louise Whitcomb of the
University of Delaware Extension
Service, Newark, will be guest
speaker at the luncheon and will
outline the clubs program for the
coming year. Installation ceremon-
les will be held, at which time the
following members will take office;
Mrs. Warren G. Myers, president;
Mrs. Grant Garis, vice-president;
Mrs. Charles Handy, secretary; and
Mrs. John Lockerman, treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
IFIREMEN NAME
NEW OFFICERS
Temple Heinold Is New Fire
Chief; ]. Stout Bickling,
President; New Members
OTHER OFFICERS

The Citizens Hose Company at
an election meeting Monday night
named Temple Heinold as their
new fire chief. Chief Heinold, a
member of the Smyrna police force
for the past 5 years, has been a
VOLUNTEER fireman here for seven
years, the past three of which he
has served as assistant chief. In
an announcement to the press yes
terday, Chief Heinold pledged his
support to the company and stated
that the recommendations made in
the annual report of the outgoing
chief, Julian Stats, would be car
ried out to the best of his ability.
He lauded ex-Chief Stats for the
progressive developments of the
fire company during the past year.
Others Elected
Other officers elected were: j.
Stout Bickling, president; James
Truax, vice-president; Reynolds
Bradley, secretary; John c. Man.
nering, treasurer; Harry Pusey,
fire recorder; John Long, fire in
spector; 1st assistant Chief, Horace
David, just discharged from the
Army after service in the South
Pacific; End assistant Chief, Harold
Hufschmidt; Chaplain, the Rev.
Frederick M. Barton. Trustees
elected were John j. Hurd, John
Jacobs, Jr., and Harold Huff
schmidt. Serving on the board of
directors will be John Mannering,
Fletcher Truax, Homer Shorts,
John Hurd, John Morris, Horace
David, Clifford Jones, John Jacobs,
Jr., James Truax, and the presi-
dent, secretary and chief.
New Members
Three new members were admit
ted at the meeting. They are ]
Edwin Wilson, Gilbert Lurty, and
Lawrence Sawyer, the latter being
approved for probationary mem
bership. Clifford Jones gave
short talk commencing outgoing
Chief Stats and the company Of
fered a rising vote of thanks
Stats announced that a red light
had been installed over the outside
alarm box at the fire house, ano
that anyone reporting a fire anc
not able to get into the fire house
at night can break the glass front
and push button, setting off the
siren.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
STATE SENATE
CALLED JAN. IL
Gov. Bacon Calls Special Ses-
sion to Confirm Jurist
Appointment
MAY RENAME RODNEY

Governor Walter w. Bacon is
sued a proclamation Monday call
ing for a special session of the
Senate on Thursday, Jan. IL, to
confirm his appointment of sue
cessor to Judge Richard S. Rodney
of New Castle whose term expires
on Jan. IA. The proclamation,
signed by Governor Bacon and by
william ]. Storey, secretary of
state, pointed out that the Const-
tuition of elaware provides that If
a vacancy shall occur among the
state judges by expiration of term
or otherwise, when the Senate shall
not be in session, the Governor
shall within 80 days after the hap
pening of any such vacancy con-
vene the Senate for the purpose of
confirming his appointment to fill
said vacancy" The Governor, in
issuing the proclamation, set IL
a. m. as the time for the start of
the special session, the second
since the last regular session of the
General Assembly. On Aug. 3,
the Senate, after four adjourn
ment, confirmed the Governors ap-
pointments of Chief Justice Char
les S. Richards and Resident Judge
James B. Carey of Sussex County.
Second 12-Year Term
Judge Rodney, associate judge at
large in the states judiciary sys-
tenn, is completing his second II
year term. He was first appointed
in 1922 by former Gov. William D.
Denney. In 1884 he was reap
pointed by former Cove. Douglass
Buck, now U. S. Senator. The
judge, highly regarded by Della
ware attorneys for his legal erudl-
ton, in recent years has written
the opinions in many important
cases both in the county courts and
in the Supreme Court of Delaware.
Prior to his first appointment to
the bench in 1922 he was a mem
ber of the law firm of Salisbury,
Morris and Rodney with offices at
GOT Market Street. His reappoint-
ment would bring no surprise, al
though Governor Bacon has en-
phasized that he has not yet chos-
en- a successor. The special ses-
sion of the Senate, in addition to
confirming the governors appoint
ment, will also consider and trans
act any other executive business
coming before it.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
Daughters of America

New officers of the Daughters of
America, Council 9, were installed
Tuesday night by Mrs. Elmer Cor
rie, national deputy of Golden Rule
Council of Townsend, as follows:
Lydia Jacobs, junior past council
or; Mary H. Fleming, vice council
or; Edith Riggs, associate vice
councillor; Virginia Biggs, assistant
recording secretary; Hilda Huf-
schmidt, conductor; Ida Collins,
warden; Lavenia Ford, outside SEN
tinel; Cora e. Ford, trustee, Fol-
lowing the installation, dinner
was served with Mrs. Hufschimdt
as general chairman.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
George Il. Knowles of Cheswold
Died January 4th

Funeral services for George E.
Knowles of Cheswold were held at
the Methodist Church there Sum
day afternoon, with the Rev. ]. w.
Spry in charge. Interment was in
Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr.. Know
les died January at the Delaware
Hospital, Wilmington, in his 46th
year. He leaves his wife, Agnes
Clough Knowles, brother, Ralph
Knowles of Cheswold, and a sister,
Mrs. Emma Walls of Wilmington.
He was the son of the late Jacob
and Gala Merritt Knowles, both of
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
Smyrna Teams Win

The Smyrna varsity team came
out victorious at the first basket
ball game of the school season
Tuesday night, trouncing Middle
town by a score of 1924. Mills
was high scorer for Smyrna hitting
the cords for Is points. Playing
on the varsity team were Ken
worthey, f; FAIRIES, f; Handsberry'
f; Mills, C: Matthews, Kitchens, g;
Carey,g; Simpson and Downes. The
Jay Wees also were winners over
the Middletown cagers with a 2O-9
victory. Jack Hurley was referee
The Smyrna team will play the
New Castle quintet tomorrow night
at the Smyrna school auditorium
Francis Gebhart is coaching here.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Robert E. Green, Pastor, Az
nounces Services For the Vice.

Rev. ROBERT II. Green, Pastor, Az
nounces Services For the Vice.
Asbury Methodist Church, Rev.
Robert E. Green, pastor, announc-
es Church School at 10 a. m. I'M
portant Bible study. Begin the
New Year by seeking light and
guidance through studying the
Bible. Divine worship service at
IL a. m. Special music by Senior
and Junior Choir. Sermon medita-
tion by the minister. Dedication
of the new robes of the Senior
Choir. Evening service at 7:3O
p. m. Inspiring congregational
hymn singing. Anthem by Youth
Choir and other musical numbers.
Sermon by the minister. Dedica-
tion of the new robes of the Youth
Choir. We welcome you to these
services to worship God with us.
Prayer and study service Wednes-
day at 7.30 p. m. Important Doc
trines of the Christian Church"
Meetings: Thursday at Z p. M,
youth choir; Thursday at 7;30 pm.
young adult choir; Business meet
ing at home of Mrs. Henry Price,
Mrs. Thomas Russell, teacher. Fri
day at 3:45 p. M, children's chair;
Friday at Z p. M, business meeting
and social by Ladies Bible Glass.
Saturday evening at 1880 p. M,
senior choir rehearsal.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
NATIONAL BANK ELECTIONS
Clarke Nj. Knots Named Acting
President; New Personnel

The annual stockholders meeting
at the National Bank of Smyrna
was held Tuesday morning, when
directors were reelected as follows:
James H. David, r. w. Slaughter,
S. Creadick Ennis, Wilbert Raw
ley, James A. Hart, Jr., and j.
Wells FAIRIES. Clark M. Knotts
was named by the directors as act
ing president and trust officer, and
was also elected to the Board of
Directors. Other officers named by
the directors are: James H. David,
vice-president; Edward T. Porter,
cashier; Charles M. Gee, assistant
cashier and assistant trust officer;
Ruth Collins, teller; Kate ]. Smith
ers, note teller; William H. Rawley,
bookkeeper; Frances Hays, stem
ographer.
Fruit Growers Bank Election
Shareholders of the Fruit Grow
ers National Bank and Trust Com
pany of Smyrna met Tuesday
morning and reelected the follow
ing directors: c. L. Harmonson,
William Norris, DR.. C. ]. Prickett,
George C. Rothwell, A. Homer
Smith and Harley R. Bodley. Offic-
ers reelected by the directors were:
Harley r. Bodley, president and
trust officer; c. ]. Prickett, vice.
president; William Norris, secre-
tary; J. Fletcher Truax, cashier;
Elizabeth Wilson, note clerk and
assistant cashier; Hilda Deakyne,
assistant trust officer; Florence
Ward, bookkeeper.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
CLAYTON HOmemakers

The Clayton Home Demonstra-
tion Club will meet at the home of
Mrs. L. H. Walker tomorrow af-
ternoon at 1890. The new presi-
dent, Mrs. Walton Smith, will be
in charge of the meeting, at which
time members will outline plans
for 1916. Mrs. Preston Burris, out
going president, has sent an appeal
for all members to be present.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Electric Power To Be Out Off Sun
day Afternoon, January 13
Electric power in the Smyrna
area will be cut off for two hours
Sunday afternoon, January 13, be-
tween / 80 and $50 P. M, accord
ing to an announcement made to-
day by S. c. Marvel, town manag-
er. During the interruption, the
Delaware Power and Light Com
pany will make needed repairs on
their transmission line between
Dover and Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
DOVER MAYORALTY CONTEST
Benjamin f. Courtright Has An
nounced Candidacy

For the first time in almost a
quarter of century Dover resi-
dents will have a contest for mayor
to be decided at the annual city
election on January 21. The con-
test was created when Benjamin F.
Courtright announced his candi-
dacy for mayor while Mayor j.
Wallace Woodford announced sew
eral weeks ago that he would seek
reelection. Mayor Woodford is now
completing his 21st consecutive
year in that Office and never faced
opposition at any previous election.
Returned Years Ago
Mr.. Courtright, who resided in
this area some years ago, returned
about five years ago and became
associated with dry cleaning con-
Germ. Several months ago he dis
posed of his interests in the con-
Germ and at present has not en-
gagged in any other line of business.
Council Contests
In addition to the contest for
mayor it became known that there
will also be contests for at least
two of the four places in City
Council to be filled. In the second
district Councilman John P. Le-
Fevre had previously announced
that he would seek reelection and
Woodrow Culver, young Dover bus
mess man, has also announced his
candidacy for the place. In the
fourth district Councilman Harry
Vane had also previously announc-
ed his candidacy for reelection and
this week Frank Wright, a retired
postal worker, became a candidate
! for the place.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
Red Cross Meeting

Officers and members of Area A,
American Red Cross, will meet at
their headquarters in Smyrna at 5
P. M, January IA, Miss Henrietta
Denney, secretary, has announced
This is the first meeting since the
end of the war, and plans for the
1916 program will be discussed.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
JUNIOR ROTARIANS SPEAK
Club Appoints Junior Rotarian Fol
Each Month

Expressing their views on Ro-
tary and the opportunity it pre-
sents to youth two junior Rotar-
ians presented the program last
week at the dinner meeting of the
Smyrna Rotary Club. The club
has started practice of having a
junior Rotarian appointed for each
month. Jerry Lamb and William
Kenworthey, Jr., were the first
boys so honored. They both gave
talks. Ralph G. FAIRIES, Jr., was
introduced as junior Rotarian for
January. Response was made by
DR.. v. Lay Phillips, past president.
William E. Matthews, Jr., was pro-
gram chairman, and presiding, in
the absence of the president, was
DR.. C. j. Prickett, vice-president.
Smyrna times., 1946-01-10
Clothing Collection

Mrs. Harvey Pollen, secretary of
supplies of the Woman's Society of
Asbury Methodist Church, requests
all members and friends to bring
clothing and shoes to the church
Friday evening, Jan. 18th to be
donated to the Victory Clothing
Collection for overseas relief.