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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER IF, 1881
A Memorial Row

Plans for rounding off the corner where Meadow and Freight streets intersect are beyond the preliminary stage. As yet the public knows no more than that the work will be done with a view towards making Freight street continuation of Grand or vice-versa. That will make an ideal en- trance for the city from the West. It will also untangle traffic situation that now snarls smooth travel into the most compli- cated knots. We hope that the work will be completed for next summer, so that mo- torists can have the benefit of it when good driving weather is here again.
 ~ As we stated above the public has not Z been informed of any other plan than that of rounding off the intersection of the streets. We can vision many things for the new thoroughfare without imposing heavy expense upon the city. What wonderful memorial avenue Freight and Grand streets would make. A double row of trees along Freight street right up to where 1t meets Meadow and Grand would make an avenue of the thoroughfare to compare favorably with any in the city. A start towards this was made in the last few years when the American Brass, New Haven Road. and the Connecticut Light and Power Company did considerable landscaping around their property.
 There is at present row of young trees on the north side of Freight street. They are planted between the road and sidewalk and adjacent to the West Brass Mill. This might well be continued right up to the Freight street bridge on one end and to Meadow street on the other. The same holds true for the other side of the street. Of course such work would necessarily await the paving of Freight street and the construe- tion of sidewalk or its equivalent on the south side of the street. The New Haven Road might be glad to cooperate in such work, since it showed desire to improve its land in the last few years with much sirubbery and climbing roses.
 Can't you imagine such an avenue of trees leading from beautiful Chase Park and the Harrub Memorial right up the green loveliness of Library Park with the ivy-eov- cred structure in the background and the Honor Roll standing out against its darkness If Waterbury wanted to aid in the George Washington Bicentennial observance in l932 there could be no better way of doing it than as we suggest today. We have been urged to plant trees in memory of Washing ton. Why not start the campaign next spring with an avenue of them?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Time To Aid

It has come to our attention that one of the eitys outstanding organizations Tn social welfare. the Visiting Nurses Assoeia- ton. is faced by crisis such as has never threatened its existence. Earlier in the year the association was forced to eurtail its ex- penses as did so many of our business houses. But in so doing there was no corresponding shrinkage in the scope of the work of the Visiting Nurses. That has probably in- creased. just as has the work of all chari- table and semi-eharitable organizations in these times of depression.
 With Christmas only two weeks away and most of us endeavoring to finance house. hold budgets on salaries and wages lower than they were few years back it is hard to appeal to the public for funds. But such work as the Visiting Nurses Association does must continue. It is doubly needed at this time. The giver is doubly rewarded who finds his donation working hardship upon himself. As much of the burden of financing the work of the Visiting Nurses is borne by personal contributions We feel that any appeal we might make will fall on some sympathetic ears
 Those who are inclined to aid in work such as the Visiting Nurses and kindred or gani:ations carry on should interest them selves to the extent of inquiring how they manage to accomplish the amount of good they do with barely enough money to cover running expenses and nothing left for de- velopment of new fields of endeavor. The visiting nurse is familiar figure on our streets. But how few of us have ever fol- lowed her into homes where sickness and want stride hand in hand. How few of us know how much instruction in per sonal hygiene. sanitation. and prevention of disease these visitors spread in daily rounds of their districts.
 With long winter days facing us when undernourshed bodies demand good food. proper clothing. and warmth there is vast amount of welfare work to be done in large industrial city like Waterbury. We could print columns about the organizations that will combat these forces each in their own way. Individual cases could make szeabIe volume that would be soaked in the tears of the reader before many pages had been turned. But for the moment let us consider the health of the community. Upon it depends our welfare. Those who aid in maintaining it are to be aided. We cannot ignore this opportunity to lend a hand to those who are so busy lending help ing hands to the weak and the sick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

Representative Frank Oliver. democrat,
 of New York. fired some hot shots into the faltering republican ranks in the House this week when he railed the minority party in it's overthrow of Colonel John O. Tilson. "Oh. poor Tilson." said Representative Oliver. '"The political death of that great. loyal friend of President Hoover is the most significant act of treachery on the Republi- can side in the beginning of campaign of their duplieity and hypocrisy when they try
 to ask us to stand by the president. His corpse will be buried in state. -. Such hints at treachery on the part of republican legislators in shelving the Connecticut con- gressman will be heard frequently at this
 session. we imagine. But it only goes to show just how much the views of the Pres ident carry with republican members of Congress. Evidently he is going to find the going even harder at this session than he did in the last. That bodss ill for his presidential aspirations in 1892. Events of the next six months may even lessen eon- sidsrably his chances of being nominated. although there seems to be no alternative for the party but to run him again. It seems
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
SHIP OF THE CITY STREETS (Christian Science Monitor)

The two-story bus ins the Ameri- can camel. Perhaps at times II has taken on a gait as demure and
 plodding as that of the OK. But elsewhere in heavy traffic 1t bounds and halts till 1t seems kin to the "ship of the desert" Yet the mien it wears as 1t ambles past the traffic lights Is solid and placid deceptive. With an exterior as
 big and substantial as house. It's
 contents rattle around, as one often
 feels when part of them, like the
 pennies in baby's bank.
 These ships of the street have, in some cities, taken on a new interior since economy came to visit them.
 Originally they were manned fore and aft. their skipper did only the
 piloting, while the purser clung 10 the rear and hung out his arm ike Ia hawser to hook in the passen- gers. Now the stern of many a bus is boarded up. and 1t is strict fly 'one-man show" as the pilot collects the dimes and reluctantly diyulges information about streets when pressed. His duties also in- cIude calling into an annplifier for the benefit of the second deck: "Low bridge ahead. please keep your seats" and throwing on an electric switch which conveys the samA information to the unseen lsecond layer above by brilliant iet- Iters of red light.
 Making one's way up to this lofty perch has also become a new busi- ness. Instead of the direct stair wayfrom the rear. the entrance is | now from the front. and thence bcak through the long aisle. lthe traveller blows backward through this cavern while the pu goes forward. it seems like tnS
 Mammoth Cave on wheels or tnE Cave of the Winds on rubber s!res Then up she stirs. like the p1iot rope ladder on the ships eide, en1 l lfinalIy to q seat on the peep decI | By t1is time the sojcurner almos1 Heels he has earned back the dsm Inc paid for passage. But let tn
 modern horse of Troy pass the ls ltrnfflc light, break out Of it9 awi
 ward trot and settle down saeo sa1kop, and lfs ease biue ny4un De bygonss. and all is forgiven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Quotations

Democracy Is rather a ridiculous thing among college students. -Dr Alexander Meikeljohn, Wis., consin U. . War is no longer the private af- fair of helligerent nations. Frank B. Kellogg, former secre- tary of state.
 A man of Rye. England. was the first to lose his life by an arrow Ford Madox Ford. English au- thor.
 The modern girl doesn't need defending, God knows. -Dorothy Mackaili. movie actress. Higher wages can come enly oi higher and better production.
 --Henry Ford. know nothing that 50 much makes for boishovisnl as the failure to look upon and treat the empioye as a human boing. Cameron Beck. personnel direo' tor. New York Stock Exchange
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

rent and moves because he realizes that his landlord was too grabby for the dollars. do believe in justice but in so many eases no justice is evident.
 The rents which a few years ago were $15 and SIS are now rated as worth $35. Is this a fair proposi- ton? Why not live and let live a little bit? The truth of the matter is that a working man today can not pay high rents. Can't tine land- lord be reasonable and get a req sonable amount for his rents and help steady tenants who will pay promptly and stay longer. think the landlord would profit much more this way than by having vacant rents for several months in the year. At the same time he would be giving his less fortunate friends an incentive to plug along and not become discouraged-one who is forced to pay more than she can afford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
GERMANS MASS ATTACK

On December 12, 1917, the Ger mans made q mass attack west of Cambrai and gained Q foothold in the British front lone of 500 yards.
 The Germans struck between Bullecourt and Queant, 10 miles west of Cambrai, but were repulsed by General Byng after they had gained the 500 yards of British trenches.
 President Wilson issued formal proclamation, declaring a state of war against Austria Hungary and outlining plans for, dealing with ro-Hungarians in the United States.
 On the Italian front the Italians resumed their attacks in the Col della Beretta and Col dell Orso re- gions. Germans stormed Monte Spinoncia and defenses in the Cal cina Valley.
 British forces advanced their lines northeast of Jerusalem. The Cuban house of representa- tives passed resolution calling for a declaration of war or Austria Hungary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
At The National Capitol II DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER

huge thing, has assembled a pro- digious amount of information and advice for buyers, builders. rent CTS, financiers and furnishers of homes. The Woman's party, still fighting grimly for equal rights, ifs not the largest national women's organization, but makes more pro- tests and statements. lays more wreaths and gets more publicity than all others combined.
 Just about the time congress has us all of a twitter the winter poli- tical meetings will begin. The re- publican national committee as- sembles December 15, and the Anti-Saloon leagues state and dis trict superintendent hold a nation- al convention beginning Jauary 15. The republicas will meet to choose a city for the national party convention in June. They probably will be well-ordered. Many repub- licans want a new national chair man in place of Senator Fess of Ohio, but it is party characteris- tic to try and behave decorously in public, so the soiled linen doubtless will be washed in private between the open sessions.
 Judging by all past performances the democrats, already thoroughly disagreed in congress about their legislative program, will whoop and | holler at each other in connection with the prohibition issue. Chair
 man Raskob has grabbed that issue by the tail and Is hanging on for
 dear life. He wants the rest of the party to grab hold, and q large sec- tion of the party doesn't want to. By January Raskob will be brand
 ishing returns from his poll of 90.-
 900 campaign contributors on the question of a referendum and if the democrats meet without a terrible battle everybody will think 1t is the republicans meeting again in-
 stead of the democrats.
 Anti-SaIoon superintendents have
 been advised that 1882 will be a "criticaT' year and to bring de- tailed information and reports
 about the strength of presidential possibilities, congressional situa-
 tions and state legislature prospects l-from the dry standpoint. The
 convention will plan a mighty bom-
 bardment for the vets through the
 presidential year.
 The George Washington Bicen-
 tennia1 celebration breaks out for
 mally in February and the local d.
 rector says this city is going tc have 5000. .000 visitors in the fol-
 flowing nine months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING.
Editor Democrat:

Editor Democrat:
 Why is 1t that the Christmas street lights strung few weeks ago have dead sockets in front of some stores? have especially noted this where the stores are vacant. I think t spoils the gen. eral effect. Don't you think 1t would be much better if all the sockets had lights that did their bit to bring the Christmas spirit to such a city as ours. Perhaps you can tell me why these dead spots appear in the string of lights.
 Sincerely yours,
 CURIOUS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, N. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him, care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
Best Remedy For Want

Philadelphia has raised more money than Hss ever raised before in the history of the community chest movement. going over the Iop with total subscriptions of s9.000. 600.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
MUSEUM Is GIVEN ONE or
 WORLDS GkIALLMST BOOKS

the worlds smallest books is the 27-paeo, illustrated schloss' Eng public 1,s museum by Mrs w. W. Wa farhouse. It is a half inch wide, seven -ighths of m inches long, and one -eishth of an inch thick. The volume, with gold-sdBed leafs. contains poems by Dickens,
 Herr Htaudigl and Ellen Tree. and
 numerous dates. ft vas printed in England. 1sl2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

Commuters have been tying up the ferries that ply between San Francisco and Oak land lately. In order to drive hordes of them off the boats when they arrive at their destination extra forces are being employed. It develops that the Lenz- -Culberton bridge battle has reached the coast and sides have already been drawn. The battle of "ap- proach" and jump bidding continues even on the way to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

Anyway. you can't say there's any un- production of politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4:54 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

In multitude of counsel there is wisdom; but aren't the democrats in Congress little optimistic to expect 20 of them to agree on policy! s3g ...s / l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

to have remained for the democrats though. to come to the aid of Tils0n. What ironyl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12
AND so IT GOES

Her mind was brilliant, Like Q diamond afire, But her notes were false, As played on Q Tyre.
 o-O-o A fox hunt is a dogsie affair in more ways than one.
 oA-O--o Horseback riding would be great if the saddle happened to be as comfortable as the rear seat in the sedan.
 o-O-o Thin people may stand a heavy sickness better than fat people but they never look so well in bed.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-12

When snnty comes tliis Chrlstmas, With reindeer im t1lc sky,
 Some snp ia hound Co ask him xf ho is wet or dry. o-O--0 Good nisht.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Senor Leiva
To Summer
Abroad

The new Minister of Saliva
dor Senor Don Carlos Leiva
= with Sonora de Leiva have
gone to New York, where tl-2y
will sail tomorrow for Europe.
They will be absent until Octo-
ber.
During the absence of the
Minister the second secretary
of the Legation, Senor Don Ro-
berto D. MelendeZ, will be
charge d'affaires.
The Counselor of the Mica
raguan legation. Senor DR..
Don Evaristo Carazo will sail
tomorrow for Europe where he
will spend several months be-
fore proceeding to Nicaragua
for a visit.
The newly appointed secre-
tary of the Legation, Senor
Ellie j. Hazera, who has been
acting as charge d'affaires of
the Nicaraguan Legation in
Costa Rica will arrive here July
10 to assume his duties.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Mrs. Neal HaIpin
To Co to Belgium

Mrs. Neal Halpin and her two
sons, Neal Halpin, jr., and Jack
Halpin. will go tomorrow to
Plymouth, Pa. to visit relatives.
Mrs. Halpin and her sons will
sail Friday, August IA, for Bel.
gium to join Mr.. Halpin in Brus-
sells, where the latter is assigned
as expert accountant by the
Tariff Commission. Mr.. and
Mrs. Halpin formerly lived in
Cincinnati, but have made their
home in Washington for some
years.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Nine. SkaIicky Is
Guest Of the
CopeIands

Nine. Skalicky, wife Of DR..
Jan Skalicky, counselor of the
Czechosloyakian Legation, left
Washington yesterday morning
to go to Suffern, N. Y. where
she will be the guest for a few
days Of the Senator from New
York and Mrs. Royal Cope
land at their summer home.
DR.. Skalicky and their young
son are remaining in the Capt.
tai during her absence.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Dr.. ReicheIderfer
Back From Trip
To Europe

The District Commissioner,
DR.. Luther H. Reichelderter
and Mrs. Reichelderfer, re-
turned to their home in Cres-
cent Place yesterday from New
York where they arrived on
Saturday from Europe
DR.. and Mrs. Reichelderter
spent the greater part of their
sojourn abroad in Paris and
we're visitors to the Interna-
tional olonial Exposition
where they were welcomed by
the host of friends they have
in the French Capital.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Paynes to Present
Their Daughter
Next Fall

The Assistant Secretary Of
War and Mrs. Frederick H.
Payne have selected ThankSgiv-
ing Day for the date on which
they will present their daughter,
Miss Carolyn H. Payne, to so
ciety. The party will be given
at the Mayflower.
The debutante season will be
opened by a Black and White
ball at the Mayflower, October
81, given by Mrs. William Laird
Dunlop, jr.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Is
Bride e in
Maryland

The marriage Of Miss Mary
Virginia Jones, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd J. Jones, Of
Dickerson, Md, to Mr.. Irving
Lawrence Fisk, of DickerSon, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Fisk,
took place yesterday morning at
10 o'clock, in st. Mary'S Cath
olic Church at Barnesville. Nd,
the Rev. M. ]. Finnerity Off
ciating.
Given BY Father
The bride was given in mar.
riage by her father. and Miss
Elizabeth E. Jones, sister Of the
bride, was the maid of honor.
Mr.. Richard Carroll Fisk,
brother of the bridegroom, was
the best man and the uSherS
were Mr.. Lloyd j. Jones and
Mr.. Bernard Jones. brothers Of
the bride; Mr.. Earl ShreVe,
cousin Of t. bridegroom, and
Mr.. Joseph Hoyle, all Of Dick
erSon.
Reception Follows
A small reception followed in
the home of the brides parents
for the bridal party and a few
close friends.
Mr.. Fisk a. his bride left
later in the day for a wedding
trip. They will make their home
in Dickerson. The bride is a
graduate of Visitation Academy,
at Frederick, Nd, and the bride
groom graduated from the
Rockville High School and the
Washington Business School.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
On Youthful Lines

Now, many of these women
who are hard to fit may be
young, and many have young
tastes. Of course, they Want to
dress faShionably in spite Of
the fact that they are hard to
fit. In past fashions it has
often been hard for them to
get clothes that were not too
matronly looking. But now de-
signers are striving to put the
same lines and the same smart
ness into half-size frocks and
little women'S" dresses that
they do in regular sizes. In
shopping about town we have
discovered a great many clothes
that are extremely youthful
and have smart lines available
in both half-sizes and little
women'S" sizes.
Semi-Formal
We selected one of these very
young-looking dresses for sketcn-
ing today. It is q half,5iZe.
This dress is Of printed chiffon
in black and white or a vivid
blue and white. It is fitted
through the hipline in gracious
manner and it has bows of
plain chiffon at the waist end
at the front that are very grace
full and flattering. This dress
is cut medium low in the back
so that it will do for informal
evening wear. but with the
jacket it makes splendid
afternoon dress. 1t is inexpen-
sively priced and is becoming
even in very large sizes.
X y \
If you want more information
about this dress write Miss La
vile. inclOsing a self addressed
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Washington F dshions
BY WILMA LAVILLE

There seems to be a bit Of
confusion in the minds Of many
women as to half-size dresses
and dresses for little women"
They are both designed for
women who are hard to fit.
They are full through the hips
and shoulders and are cut so
that they have enough width in
Just the right places. Half sizes
are for medium height and tall
women, and the short woman is
called a little woman" and has
dresses designed especially for
her.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Entertain Guests at
Dinner on Terrace

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest De Lore
Van Valin entertained a group
at the dinner dance on the
Shoreham Terrace last evening.
Their guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Lester Baker, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Huguely and Mr..
and Mrs. C. Burton Roderick.
X \ X
Mrs. M. w. Porter was hos
tess to a party of eight at
luncheon yesterday at the
Shoreham Hotel.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Mrs. w. A. Gregg
Guest at. Homestead

Mrs. w. A. Gregg. of Wash
ington, and her son, Mr.. w.
r. Gregg. of New York, have
arrived at the Homestead at
Hot Springs for a long stay.
They were Joined yesterday at
luncheon at the Cascades Club
by Mr.. w. A. Gregg. who flew
down from Washington.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Travel Tweeds

New designs m a ke these
travel prints more attractive
than ever. They are a light
weight crepe of wool and silk,
and they are printed to look
like tweeds. Made in six at
tractive styles and all the good
dark colorS. Price, $685..
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Let S All Go
Shopping

For names OF shops tDhere you
can find articles described be.
lou, address PutrtcG Lee, The
Washington Times, or telephone
District $3.50. Extension 165, be.
ttDeen 9:3O and 5.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Newspaper Rack

Give your host rack to
hold his paper at breakfast. 1t
Is of nickel or brass and folds
so that you may have 1t tall
or short. Price. $3.50. Also
an excellent bridge prize for a
man.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
Rubber Turbans

This years bathing cap SEN
sation is the wrapped turban
that looks just like a crocheted
turban. In black and white,
yellow and white, blue and
white, or all white and a. a
price lower than usual, 75c.
The Washington times., 1931-07-15
''Ihe
Recollections
of a
White House
Employe
Atter43YearS
Service"
Will Start in The
HERALD
SUNDAY
JULY 10

William Strauss,
general handy man,
who chopped d the
wood, built the fires,
cultivated the gar
dens, killed the tur-
keys and did many
other odd jobs for
nine different Presi-
dents, has just re-
tired from active
duty.
H e h as given
Jerry Breckenridge,
a Herald reporter, a
wealth of his expe-
riences and observa-
tions while serving
at the executive
m an sion with the
nations great.
This is a fascinat-
ing human-i interest
story. When you
read it you will
learn about the pig
tn at ruled tn e
rOOst" at the White
House during the
Roosevelt adminis-
tration; how T. RS
body rds hesi-
t a t e d to W a d e.
through Rock Creek
wit h him; h oW
w Woodrow Wilson
endeared himself to
tn e attendants at
the White House by
his never failing
courtesy to tn e M.
how President Cool
idge objected to wet
wood and of his SUBJ
stitution of $5 bills
for live turkeys. as
Christmas presents
to the attendants.
These and many
other intimate rev.
elations from the
White House will be
. u Bills h ed in The
Herald starting
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