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Browning chief., 1947-05-23
Edison Took Out First
Radio Patent in America

Thomas Alva Edison took out the
first American patent on radio. He
was granted a patent on Decem-
Der 20, 1871, on a "means for
transmitting signals electrically
between distant points by induc-
tion without the use of wires"
Edison also invented the carbon
microphone and the aerial. More
over, Edison discovered the radio
detector tube-though when he
found it, he didn't know what to
do with it. For years it was called
the Edison Effect Tube" and was
exhibited as a sort of electrical
novelty.
Browning chief., 1947-05-23

MODERN HIGHWAYS Good
highways provide easy access to
Connecticut's scenic and recrea-
tional attractions. Merritt park
way eventually will traverse the
state.
household articles, got his stocks
from Connecticut factories. A land
where life is none too easy sharpens
the wits!
Industrial expansion brought
Connecticut railroads, banks, in
surance companies and ship
ping. Steamships and ferry lines
now reach Long Island sound
and river ports, and "Made in
Connecticut" is known around
the world. The Union Bank and
Trust company of New London,
chartered in 1882, is still doing
business. The insurance capital
of America is at Hartford.
The commonwealth of Connecticut
is third smallest of the states with
an area of only 5,OO4 square miles
and ranks thirty-first in population.
Approximately two million people
live inside its borders, and yet there
is room for an important agricul-
tural industry. More than half the
entire state is in hardwood forests.
The eastern and western highlands
are well adapted to dairying, the
states leading source of farm in
come. The river valleys and coastal
plains have soil especially suitable
for truck crops, tobacco and pota-
toes. Fruit growing and poultry
raising are important too. Hay and
Browning chief., 1947-05-23
Editors Note: This is another in
the "Stories Of the States" series.)

(EdltOrS note: InlS IS anOtner IN
the "Stories Of the States" series.)
BY EDWARD EMERINE
wNU Features.
Founded upon sincerity and
stern virtues, it became the
Land of Steady Habits, aristo-
cratic in a sense and Yankee
to the core. In June, 1886, two
ministers, Thomas Hooker
and Samuel Stone, with a band
of 100, made their way from
Massachusetts to the Connect
icut valley and established
Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor
amid the hostile Pequot Indians.
Three years later, finding that
they were outside the borders of
Massachusetts, the settlers formed
a civil government of their own and
adopted a constitution which stands
unique in history as being the first
written constitution of self-govern-
ing people.
The Pequot tribe was driven out,
UuL tIle peOple VI SOluieStiSut ioSSo
other problems. They had little of
worldly goods. But they had Yankee
genius, initiative, self-respect. They
knew how to work the land and they
learned how to manufacture the
crude machines and tools they need
ed. It is significant that more pat
ents have been issued to Connecti-
cut inventors in proportion to popu-
lation than to any other state.
Lead in Manufa curing.
In 1880 the first American carding
mill was established at Wethersfeld.
Tinware was manufactured in Ber-
lin about 1740. The first half-ton of
American-made steel was produced
at Simsbury in 1744. Hat factories,
type foundries, oil mills and many
other manufacturing plants were
firsts for Connecticut. The cotton
gin, invented by Eli Whitney, was
manufactured in New Haven. The
first factory town in America was
established by Gen. David Humph-
reys at Seymour in 1906.
The Salisbury iron mines have
been in operation since 1870, and
furnished cannon balls, camp kettles
and other articles for the armies of
General Washington. Eli Terry and
Seth Thomas perfected clock-mak-
ing in Connecticut. The Yankee ped
dler, his wagon filled with. scores of
Browning chief., 1947-05-23

fodder rank high in value. And Con-
necticut normally raises more corn
per acre than any other stated
The states large cities make mar
keting easy, and the Connecticut
farmer has no need for a middle
man. He sells direct-and realizes
a bigger profit
Compact State.
Connecticut is compact. No part
of the state is more than two hours
journey from Hartford, the capital
city. Its scenic areas are easily
reached; it's historic shrines just
next door Connecticut's early set
tiers built their homes to endure,
and endure they have With 1000
inland lakes and 1000 miles of
streams, the state beckons those who
like to spend their vacations near
the water.
Whether it's the country school
where Nathan Hale taught, or
a mellOwed old covered bridge,
those who see Connecticut can
lose themselves in bygone days.
They may travel the hundreds
of miles of trails in Connecti-
cuts extensive state forests.
They may visit the seashores or
the mountains, enjoy boating
and fishing, play golf and tennis
or swim, or drive over well-kept
highways through the country
side.
Miles of inviting beaches; rivers,
lakes and rushing streams that re-
tain in their names echoes of the
long Indian past; picturesque wood
lands, and innumerable historic
monuments lure many visitors to
Connecticuat throughout the year.
With the first kernel of corn plant
ed by the settlers in Connecticut
there was literally planted the seeds
of education. The frontier had its
schools and churches early, and
from small beginning the states
great educational system has
evolved. In addition to the public
schools, there are 100 parochial
schools of the Roman Catholic
church, six of the Lutheran church
and many others. Among the high
er institutions of learning are famed
Yale and Wesleyan universities
Trinity college, Hartford Seminary
foundation, Berkeley Divinity school
St. Thomas Catholic seminary, St.
Joseph Catholic seminary, and the
Connecticut College for Women. The
library at Yale has more than two
million volumes, and its collections
in Peabody museum are outstand.
ing. Connecticut Agricultural col.
lege, coeducational, is at Mansfield.
University of Connecticut at Storrs
has higher entrance requirements
than any other state college or uni
versity.
Yale university, New Haven, the
states oldest, was founded in 1901,
but both Trinity in Hartford and
Wesleyan in Middleton are more
than 100 years old.
In recent years there has been q
reversal of the trend that sent Con.
necticut people to other states.
few years ago it was said that some
western states had more people Of
Connecticut ancestry than Connect.
cut itself. But today the tendency
for suburban life, especially among
those who work in New York City
has brought thousands to Connect.
cuts varied and scenic rural areas.
Among notables who make their
home in Connecticut will be found
such singers and musicians as Nor.
ton Downey, Nelson Eddy, Marian
Browning chief., 1947-05-23

CCALLOPS edge the diagonal
v closing and handy pocket on
this delightfully."- cool daytime
dress. The comfortable wrap
around style makes it easy to
wear, a joy to launder. Tie the
bow jauntily on the left side.
Pattern No. 8152 comes in sizes IL, IA,
16. l8. 20; 40 and AZ. Size IA. 35s yards
of 35 or 39-inch.
Browning chief., 1947-05-23
ROund-YOked FrOck

Round-YOked Frock
A PRETTY round-yoked frock
1 a for all your summer activi-
ties. Four buttons faSten each
shoulder, a narrow belt circles
your waistline neatly. Use a
bright all-over flower print and see
how many compliments you gath
er!
Pattern No. 8l58 is for sizes II. Il.
16. 18 and 20. Size IA. 334 yards Of 80
inch.
Send today for your copy Of the Summer
FASHION. Included are special fashions
by topaight designers, tips on beautifyine
your home. free pattern printed inside the
book. 25 cents.
Browning chief., 1947-05-23
NseAa,,se
%u4
hin WASHINGTON
: bv WoIfer Sheod
By WoIter Sheod
WNU Correspondent

WNU Washington Bureau
1916 Eye ST., N. W.
Evening star., 1947-12-05

termined to Its satisfaction that
overflow of gasoline while it was
being pumped between the main
tanks and auxiliary tanks caused
the fire at Gallup, N. Mex, recently,
and that the same conditions prob
ably caused the f1re in the Utah
accident.
Sucked in Heating System.
"This gasoline, forced back along
the skin of the plane, was sucked
into the planes cabin heating sys-
tenn. Changes to prevent recurrence
of this hazard are being recon-
mended by the committee and con-
sidered by the CAA. Still other
changes may be required before the
plane is returned to service.
The full extent of notifications
in the aircraft probably will not
be decided until the close OF a for
NAL hearing on the two accidents,
which will start about December 10
at Santa Monica, Calf, where Doug
las Aircraft has its headquarters.
Evening star., 1947-12-05
Fires in DC-6s Blamed
On Suction Of Gasoline
Into Heating System
By the Associoted Press

The series of fires which caused
the grounding of all DEG airlines
has been blamed by an industry
Government committee on the over
flow of gasoline from fuel tanks into
the cabin heating system.
This finding represents the tlrst
step in the process of putting the
giant four-engine aircraft back into
service, possibly early next month.
One blaze resulted in the death
of So persons when a United Air
lines DC-6 crashed and burned at
Bryce Canyon. Utah, on October "a
Passengers on an American Air
lines flight escaped injury when q
four-engined airliner of the same
tvpe landed with belly IRE al
Gallup, N. Mex, on November IL.
80 Planes Withdrawn.
/ After the New Mexico inclden
the airline companies voluntarily
withdrew some 80 DC-6s from serv
ice at a loss estimated by SOM
officials at more than 100000
day.
President Truman's DC-6, the In
dependence, also was grounded ant
returned to the Douglas Alrcra1
Co. for notifications.
T. P. Wright, civil aeronautic
administrator and head of a com
mittee which investigated the fires
said last night:
"The committee already has de
Evening star., 1947-12-05

Austria will mechanic her fur
niture plants to meet world COM
petition.
Evening star., 1947-12-05
GIens Falls Hears
National Symphony
Special Dispatch 10 The stor

GLENS FALLS, n. Y, Dec. 5.-A |
capacity audience in the Junior
high school auditorium demanded
several encores last night at the
conclusion of the third concert here
by the National Symphony Orches-
ira under the leadership of Dr.. Hans
Kinder.
The conductor opened the pro-
gram with Mozart's overture to Tine
Marriage of Figaro" performed in
the refined and graceful Mozartian
style. An understanding interpre-
tation was given also to the Franck
symphony, from the first questions
of the opening theme to the exalted
climax.
Strauss tone poem, don juan
and Wagner's prelude to Die Mels-
tersinger" closed the program IN
differing yeinS-the tone poem with
the dash and abandon associated
with the literary and legendary
hero, and the prelude with pomp
and dignity.
A large ovation was accorded the
orchestra and DR.. Kinder.
over a five-year period the Com
munity Concerts Association here
has presented five symphony Or
chestra programs, including one
each by the Pittsburgh and Cln-
cinnati orchestras and the others
by the National Symphony.
Austria will mechanic her FUR
niture plants to meet world COM
| netitiOn
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOTES

The Elementary School, the chill
dren and faculty, are the proud
owners of a new movie protector.
The machine is gift of the P. t. A.,
local Board OF Education, and the
profits from the sale of individual
pupil pictures taken in the school.
The protector is the newest anu
most up-to-date machine available.
The school is very proud of it and
deeply grateful. We hope to give
our pupils far more rounded edu-
cation than was possible before we
began using one.
The Elementary School has been
using the High. School protector. We
were delighted to use it although
it entailed great deal of trouble.
We wish to publicly express our APP
probation to Mr.. McGinnes and the
High School office staff for coopera-
ting with us so beautifully.
Now that we have machine OF
our own we can plan much more
comprehensive visual education for
the Elementary School.
The children of the fourth, fifth
and sixth grades are selling tickets
| for movie benefit for the p. T. A
We hope that all of you, who possib-
ly can, will help the Association.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given to
Joyce Morgan by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Woodrow Morgan on Sat
urday, November 20, from 1:S0 to
4 D. m. Those present to help Joyce
celebrate her sixth birthday were
Misses Patsy Berwick, Sandra Fitz-
gerald, Kristine Wollters, Janet
Clogg, Christina and Winnita Nor
gan, Phyllis Ann Coverdale, Mary
Ellen Marigold, Helen Campbell
and Joyce Morgan, Howard and
Harold Birmingham, Billy Morgan,
Dicky Todd, Jackie Clogg and Jay
Berwick, and Wilson Morgan, Mrs
| Charles Locates of Claymont, Mrs.
Russell Brittingham and Mrs. Har-
ry Beebe.
After presents were opened and
games played the guests were in
vited to the dining room where the
table was decorated with green and
white paper and a birthday cake
with six candles on it and little
! baskets filled with candy for each
4 little guest. Refreshments of pea
nuts, candy, ice cream and cake
were served. At the hour OF foul
all departed wishing Joyce many
more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
LOCAL BOY SCOUT
COURT OF HONOR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Final arrangements have been
completed and everything is now in
readiness for the local scouting
history making event to take place
at the Century Club on the evening
of Monday. December 9Th.
On that date, December 8, the To-
cal Boy Scout Troop No. 102 will
conduct it's own Court of Honor, an
event that has never before been
attempted here by a single troop
an event that promises to be one OF
the outstanding Scouting activities
of the year.
In addition to, and following the
interesting program planned for
the evening, there will be social
period that will feature dancing and
general good-fellowship.
The Milford Boy Scouts of Troop
No. 102, along with their girl
friends, will be the hosts for the
evening. All Scouts of Troop No. loo
with their girl friends, of course)
and all parents of the scouts and
"scouters" of both troops are invi-
ted to attend
Scoutmaster Irwin Bowman, in
charge of all arrangements an
rounces that the program will in
clude such personalities as Mr.. Al
Humes, who will act as Master-of-
Ceremonies Mr.. Bob Wolters
who will deliver theNwelcoming ad-
dress, Rev. ]. Harry Wright, in
charge of the awards and Scouts
Bob Messick and Frank Pettijohn
who will handle certain ceremonial
events. Invitations have been SEM
To the Boy Scout Executives of Do
YER, Wilmington and the Del-Mar.
Va Council
All in all, Monday, December 9Th
promises to be a very outstandins
date for Milford Scouting wheI
Troop No. 102 will conduct Their
own Court of Honor at the MilforC
Century Club at Sso'clock p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
CHURCHES IN MILFORD
THE AVENUE METHODIST
CHURCH
"The House of Habpinsss"
REV. FRANK HERsoN. D. D.. MiHister
SUNDAY. DECEMBER


REV. FRANK HERsON. p. D.. MiHister
SUNDAY. DECEMBER
9:45 a. m.-Session of the Church
School. Wilson A. Sockrider, Gem
eral Superintendent A closely grad
ed school with rooms and teachers
for all ages.
1900 a. m.-Morning Worship
and Sermon. Second Sunday in the
Advent Season. Subject, Pre-
Christmas Service-The Star in the
East The choir, under the diree-
ton of Mrs. Davidson, will render
a collection of Christmas music
with Miss Louise NailOr, Miss Ruth
Kimmel and Miss Eileen Wharton
as the soloists.
$50 d. m.-The Avenue Metho-
dist Youth Fellowship in the junior
room. Topic, THE Christmas Sea-
son. Leader, James Harold john
son, .Jr.
1880 D. Evening Worship and
Sermon. Subject, Entering Jeru-
salem" Another study in THE Life
and Times of Jesus.
Tuesday evening Susannan
Wesley Circle with Mrs. Anna
Prettymans on Lake avenue.
Wednesday afternoon - Prepara-
tory Glass at 3:45 o'clock.
Wednesday evening Choir re-
hearsal at seven o'clock.
Thursday evening Midweek
church service. Subject, "The Wes-
leyan Revival in England and ths
Great Awakening in America.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
CALVARY METHODIST CHURCH
"The Community ChnrcH'
REV. DAVID w. BAKER, B. D., Minister
CHURCH PHONE 52sw
erTnroAv rErrA6prr,
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

SONDA1s OECEM6EH
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
10000 a. m.--Church School.
christian on Trial" Classes for
all ages. John Wilkins, General Su-
perintendent,
11:00 a. m. Morning Worship.
Christmas hymns. music by the
choirs. The sermon by the pastor.
ON the subject why Did the Angels
Sing?" Nursery for children dur
ing the worship service.
1880 p. m.-Evening Service. A
Christmas Candlelight Service,
THE Light of Christmas" Read
ings, solos, choir numbers, carol
singing will make this service i'm
teresting and inspirational. Each
worshiper will be given candle
to light. We want at least 150
1 lights. Come and bring your
/ friends.
Monday, December The By
kota Class will hold its Christmas
meeting and party in the basement
of the church at 800 p. m.
/ Tuesday, December 9The Bro
therhood Bible Class will hold it's
Christmas meeting and party at the
home of it's teacher, Mrs. Bessie
Swain at 800 p. m. The Late Dis
ciple Bible Glass will hold it's
Christmas meeting and party in
the basement of the church at 500
p. m.
Wednesday, December 10-Bible
4 ~ ~
hour, 1880 p. m.
Thursday, December 11-7:00 p
M, Youth Choir; 500 p. M, Adult
Choir.
/ Friday, December 12-The Sun
shine Bible Glass will hold its
i Christmas meeting and party II
the basement of the church at 500
n m
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Holding Forth the Word Of Life"
crrnYr,av Y,ur~rAsuup

10000 a. m.-Sunday School.
11:00 a. m.-Morning Worship.
$50 p. m.-Youth Fellowships.
1880 p. m.--Song service and ev-
ening worship.
Monday, December s. Practice
for Christmas entertainment.
Tuesday, December 8, $3.50 p. m.
Baptist Christian Fellowship COW
cred dish supper. We would like to
see every member of the church
and Sunday school present at this
supper, so come, bring a covered
dish and enjoy the fellowship to-
gether, Wen be looking for you.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
First Horse Pistol

Simeon North, working in Berlin,
Conn, as early as 1795, was the
first official pistol maker in the
United States. A government con-
tract for 500 horse pistols granted
to North in 1899 is on record.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
II Fakes All Kinds

Queer designations given animal
and bird groups include: A stand Of
plovers. watch of nightingales, a
chattering of choughs, a flock Of
geese, herd or bunch of cattle, a
bevy of quails and cost of hawks.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
Even on PeIew Isle

On Pelew island, the eldest wom-
en- of the tribe are the bosses and
make all the decisions and the
Pelew women have the right to kill
any man who disturbs their con-
temptations.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
ancient Indian Race

Bones and implements of a race.
of California Indians who lived is, 600
to 10000 years ago in Topango cam.
yon, near Santa Monica, have been
unearthed by University of Califor-
MIA anthropologists.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
2. 7. 4. NEWS

The p T. A. is planning a food
sale for December 13. The commit
tee in charge will appreciate any
contributions for this worthy cause.
They are also planning to sponsor
q benefit movie on December 10-11.
Tickets for this will be sold by the
elementary children.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
WHY Called an Island

New York's famous amusement
center was named Coney Island, be-
.;ause at that time it was an island.
Now most of the bay. creeks and
nlets have been filled in and Coney
ISLAND is no longer an island.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
Named After Indian

Keokuk. Iowa, was named after a
Sacs Indian chief, who kept his
tribe from joining the Black Hawks
against the United States in 1882.
He later was killed by a Black
Hawk warrior.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ne OHUFCH Oh tHE At1S~
REV. JOHN M. DECHANT, Minister
SUNDAY. DECEMBER
Gas a. m.-Sunday School.
Glasses for all ages. a
11:00 a. m-Morning Worship.
Sermon by the Minister. Topic:
what Do Men Want of Jesus"
Text, Matthew 11:1S-19.
Youth groups will attend Make
bieiand League meeting in Sails
bury. Leave from the church at
5:15 p. m.
A cordial welcome awaits you.
Mrs. Kathryn Schumacher will
be at the organ.
Choir rehearsal every Thursday
at 1880 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05

Now you can buy ALL Of your
bakery products when you shop
at your convenient Acme Market
or American Store. Now you can
enjoy, Fresh EVERY day
rushed from our modern bakery
= the finest quality Cakes, Pas
try, Buns, Rolls, etc. you have
ever tasted. You can save money,
too--Iook at this weeks offerings:
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
PTLGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH

CHARLES W. BAKER, FdstOT
South East Front Street
Church of Full Gospel
Isaiah 1873, 10
SUNDAY, DECEMBER I
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School. HUI
bert Passwaters, Superintendent.
11:00 a. m.-Preaching.
700 to 1880 p. m.-Young Peo-
pies Service. Mr., and Mrs. Charles
Sorrells in charge.
7::3O p. irregular evangelistic
service.
Wednesday evening, 7:45 O'Clock
Prayer and Praise Service.
Milford chronicle., 1947-12-05
EIRsr TNDEpENDENT CHURCH
cHR1sTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

Branch of The First Church OF Christ
Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
MEETS IN MILFORD GRANGE HALL
SUNDAY. DECEMBER
Subject of the son-Sermon--
God the Only Cause and Creator. "
Services every Sunday at 11:OO
a. m.
. Sunday School at same hour.
Wednesday evening meeting, first
Wednesday in each month at 500
D. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Eddy To Speak
WV Membership Tea

Mrs. Sherwood Eddy, who with
her husband, DR.. Eddy, are in Will
mington this week giving a series
of lectures, will be guest of honor
and speaker at the annual mem
bership tea on Thursday afternoon
at the YWCA, Third and Grace
streets. Mrs. Eddy was formally
general secretary Of the WWCA in
Canada.
The tea will be held at 4 O'Clock
in the YWCA clubrooms and all
members and friends of the Wv
are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. Ramsey Weathersbee is gen.
eral chairman in charge of the tea
and is being assisted by Mrs. Heide
Trask, refreshment chairman; Mrs
John Ryssey. music chairman;
Mrs. Rred Rose, d e i
M S. Fred Rose. decorations
Mrs. W. B. Evans, telephone; anc
Mrs. Peter Browne Ruffin, pub.
Lefty.
A delightful musical program
has been arranged and Henri:
Emurian and Mrs. Dan Cameron
will be soloist.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
WE, THE WOMEN
You're Never Too Did To Dress Well

book-as any man in the country
Most young women (bobbysox.
ers excluded approach the jot
of making themselves as attractive
as possible in the manner of the
creative artist.
But all too often when a woman
gets along toward middle-age she
begins to lose her artists eye
in regard to her person.
Then she settles down to drab
ness. Or she goes in for fashion
without any regard as to whethe,
or not the fashions she follows
really help her to present hei
most attractive self to others.
Such women wear crazy hats
that startle, rather than please,
They wear clothes that, instead
of concealing figure-faults, make
them more glazing.
But at that, they're doing bet.
ter than their sisters who set.
tie for d-abness.
It should be a challenging ano
at the same time a comforting
thought to the woman who is nc
longer young that her looks and
her clothes are just as important
at 40, so, or 60 as they were wher
she was 20 or 30. And that as
long as she lives there is for har
the possibility of being a crs.
awe artist in terms of her our