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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
Good evening.
 o-O-o A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HUSBAND
"A SMILES THE THING"

A HUSBAND Did you mail the letter gave you? Did you order the window
 screens? 1 knew you'd forget to bring
 home, Two quarts of those fresh wax
 beans. Will you fix the front room
 window?
 I can't get the darn thing up. 1 wish you'd give the dog bath, Come on, dear, it's time we sup. Will you fix the door in the
 morning?
 The catch won't hold bit, Oh. for a brand new glider.
 On the porch where we could
 sit. I wish our car didn't rattle,
 1 wish we had awnings, too. Mrs. c. has dandy dress.
 The incest shade of blue. Mother is coming to visit. I got her letter today. Pa will be down for the weekend, wish that he could stay. Will you order watermelon? Will you bring me grape fruit. dear? Oh. for change in the weather, All day I'm sweltering here. A fat lady in beach pajamas puts me in mind of a beach on Sunday-pretty well CROWDED.
 o-O-O The difference between a law maker and a law break CT is merely 9 case of cause and effect. o-O-o
 This is the time of the year, when the lettuce becomes so pro- fuse that neighbors share the glory of the backyard garden. O--O--O
 The "him of hate" starts when she sees him out with another gal. O-O-O
 Sometimes when a fellow ac- costs a girl it's merely a case of Miss -ta ken identity. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

It's near the point where people will be willing to pay subscription or tax tor radio programs without ballyhoo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

The Christian Endeavor Society is going to make this nation liquorless one even if it takes 50 years. It calls attention to the fact that in 1911 its motto was A saloon- less nation by l920'. If it really thinks that has come true, why let it rest easy in the conviction. However, there are many of us who know that the saloon was re- placed by species of liquor distributing agency that is far more deadly than the sa- loon ever could have been.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16

The general dumbness of Nature IS well illustrated by the fact that she produces all her ice in winter, instead of In summer when it would be of some use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-16
OH DEAR ME

To some his voice was golden, To others merely blOated, Yet on the air, they billed him As a tenor, silver coated.
 O-O-O Who can remember the good old days when they gave ham, mock with two boxes of baking powder?
 O-O--O
 A wedding is far from circus but then the presiding justice of the peace might be called ring master.
 o-O-o If a fellow is afraid to hug his girl, you can bet a dollar he has a few cigars in his coat pocket.
 O-O-o Years ago a girl would step in a hallway to tie her shoe. Now she fixes her garter while cross- ing the street.
 O--O--O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
HOOVER PRAISES PORTO RICO AND
 ITS GOVERNMENT
But He Is Not in Love With the Virgin Islands-Was Mistake to Buy Them, He Says
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER) Tinted Prpss Staff CnrrcSylOndnnt

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Abroad U. s. Arizona, at Sea, March 27 OUP) = President Hoover's visit to the West Indies has given him strong hope for the future development of Porto Rico, but left him with only pessimistic views regarding the Virgin Islands.
 The president. who is feeling fine but has been badly sunburned dur ing his trip, made known his views in a statement issued as the Ari- zona sped toward Norfolk, making such good time that MT Hoover now hopes to reach Washington Sunday evening. The weather was cooler today and the trip more pleasant.
 Continuation of the present status of Porto Rico and the Virgin Is- lands was announced in the presi- dents statement, which said the ad- ministration policy also provided for expansion of federal aid. par ticularly in expert assistance in health, agriculture and the island industries.
 The statement praised the work Of the people of Porto Rico in their magnificent progress in self gov ernment." Supplementing the formal statement, MT Hoover said there was no serious consideration given proposals for transfer of Por- to Rico from the navy to the inter- for department.
 It was known that high adminis-- tration officials have been inclined to discard former views on possess sions and that the prevailing thought now is that possessions create seri- ous problems, many of which ap- pear hopeless. The view in high quarters was said to be that the Philippines may not be a part or the United States indefinitedly. although no change in status is con templated by the present admins tration.
 In regard to the Virgin Islands the presidents statement said that "when we paid $25,000,000 for them. we acquired an effective poor house, comprising 90 per cent or the population"
 Viewed from every point with the exception of remote naval contin- gencies, the statement said. 1t was unfortunate that the United States ever acquired these islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Alexander Talks to
 Crosby Hi-Y Club

Newton w. Alexander, a teacher in the Wilby High school and one of the commanding officers of the Cit izens Military Training camp, gave a very interesting talk to the Crosby Hi-Y club last night.
 He gave very thorough expla- nation of what is required of a boy who wishes to enter this camp which Is held during the month of July. The boys from this locality are sent to Fort Adams which Is at Newport, R. I. He laid special stress on the fact that applications must be sent in during the next three weeks as the quota is being filled very rapidly.
 It does not cost the boys anything to go to this camp as it is run by the government. Transportation is allowed at the rate of five cents per mile which is more than ample and allows the boys a little spending money.
 After. the talk there was an open discussion and several of the boys signified their intentions of going to camp. These boys are Dick Gilyard, Frank Smith, Rowland Fowler, Jo- seph Quinn and Bud Dougherty. The speaker was introduced by Harold Hole, president of the club.
 A regular meeting was held after the speaker finished and plans for the annual spring dapce were made. the proceeds to help defray expenses for an excursion to New York in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Organize New
 Club at YMCA

Fifteen employees of the Water bury Mfg Company are members of a new young mems club organized last evening at the Central Y. M. C. A. under the direction of Secretary Arthur l.. Purinton. It was voted to meet at 500 o'clock every Thurs day evening. A constitution will be adopted and officers will be elected next Thursday evening. Those present last night who joined as charter members of the as yet un- named club, were: Stanley Buick, Joseph Carroll, stephen Barone, Kenneth Campbell, Domenic Davino. Charles Macinauslkas. Joseph Cichet- ti, Elmer Russell, Peter Castaldi, Carmine Barone. George Sloss, Ged- des Ulinskas, Gerard Normand and George Druan. Others expected to join next week are: John Well, Harry Diggles and others
 The list of young mems clubs at the Central Y. M. C. A. now include the following: Zi Theta Pi, Phi AL pha Pi, Putsic F'riars, Emanons, Vikings, Square Circle, Y-Nots. Gren- adiers, International club, Cwoan's. Phalanx, Nomads. ore, Pine Hills and the new club organized last night. In addition to these there are two clubs of somewhat older young men, the Y's Mems club and the Red Triangle Dormitory Mems club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Big Roundup For
 All Clubs Tomorrow
New Haven County Boys and Girls to Gather at Waing-
 ford Armory for Entertainment

man of the County Club committee, and tow minute talks by few out standing club members.
 All club banners will be given to all of the clubs having an attend ance at this roundup of 100 per cent.
 The presiding officer of the after noon will be one of the outstanding club boys in New Haven county Bob Pastorious, president of the Orange All Poultry club, Orange.
 Everything possible is being done to assure a large attendance at this meeting. and a good time for those attending.
 A great cooperative movement is afoot throughout the entire realm of New Haven county to make this big roundup a huge success.
 The committee on arrangements is as follows: Ralph B. Hemingway of Montowese, arranging for use of Wallingford Armory, and special features of entertainment; Harold Macdonald, of Northford, Mrs Ed ward Thompson, of Woodbridge and Philip Jaqueth, of Derby, refresh ments; Mrs Louis Hall, of Walling- ford, refreshments and stage proper ties; Dwight Downs, of Bethany, Ed ward Gilbert, Sr, of Milford. Mrs Harry Healey, of Seymour, and Mrs Merritt Higgins, Branford, have pledged themselves for minute man service and arranging free transpor- itation for the boys and girls.
 Boys and girls throughout the county and many adults are talking about the roundup, storing up en- thusiasm and helping every way pos sible on transportation and other matters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT. FRIDAY. MARCH 27. Io3T
Theresa Bernier
 Wins First Prize
Nursery Clock and Photo in Colors Her Award Florence Boisvert Second in Democrats Prize
 Baby Contest

The composite picture of hundreds of Waterbury babies as published in the Baby Edition of the Democrat on March 18th has attracted a great deal of attention in all quart CTS of the city and many of our boys and girls have been busy counting the babies for the past fed days. Everyone is very anxious to know just how close they came to the correct number. The judges have counted them and have decided there are just 514 babies. The pie ture was arranged and all photo graphs taken during the past eigh- teen months at the Borman Studio. The picture Is now being displayed in the window of the Hadley Furni- ture Company so if you wish to see more of Waterbury's beautiful bab-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

ies make it point to see the pic- ture while on display.
 In awarding prizes the judges confined themselves strictly to rules of contest and guesses which were not accompanied with letter of fifty words or less on Why should baby have his or her picture taken" were thrown out.
 The winners of the prizes were as follows:
 Total of 514 babies in the picture.
 Winners
 First Prize A Seth Thomas Nursery Clock and large 10x14 photograph in colors: Theresa Ber- nier, 987 Baldwin street, counted 504 babies.
 Second Prize large 10x14 photograph in colors: Florence Boisvert, GA East Liberty street, 501 babies.
 Third prize - 1 large 10x14 pho- tograph In colors: Gertrude Horgan, 105 South Main street, 500 babies.
 Fourth Prize l large 1Ox14 photographs in natural gray: Betty Gannutz, II Orange street, 500 babies.
 Fifth Prize large photograph in natural gray: Mary Copes, 79 Giles street, 479 babies.
 Sixth prize - 1 large photograph in natural gray; Mrs William Feist, Jr. 235 Cooke street, 475 babies.
 Seventh prize - 8x10 photograph in natural gray: Mrs Mary Pater- noster, 392 Hill street. 465 babies.
 Eighth prize - 8x10 photograph in natural gray: Miss Loretta Galli- gan, 211 Circuit avenue, 445 babies.
 Ninth prize - l Sx10 photograph in natural gray: George Price, 73 Norton street, 440 babies.
 Tenth prize - Sx10 photograph in natural gray: Mrs Tina Roncart. 937 South Main street (rear). 437 babies.
 Orders for prizes will be issued at the Democrat to all winners on Mon- day, March 30th. Winners are re- quested to call at office for their orders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

Myrtle E. Files and Warren E. Crockett, county club agents, of the New Haven County Farm bureau, and the County All committee, of which Ralph Heminway, of Mon- towese, is chairman, are arranging for a roundup of all the boys and girls in New Haven county who are at the present time connected with All club work, to be held at the Wallingford Armory, Saturday after noon, March 28, 1881.
 A program has been arranged that Is expected to give these boys and girls the time of their life. The out standing features of the program will be: Musical selections by the Lyman Hall High school band, which consists of 30 pieces; group s n ing; Impersonations; magic tricks; short talks by state club lead CT, A. J. Brundage, s. s. Coe, presi- dent of the New Haven County Farm bureau, Ralph Hemmingway, chair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

drought back to the question sev- eral times, Mir Dow finally stated, the deficit goes back a number of years. What is the purpose of the mayors meeting to-day,'is 1t to steal the thunder of the charter commits sion?" he was asked. to which he replied, T don't know"
 Asked point blank what is the purpose of the mayors meeting, he replied, "Pd hate to voice my opinion"
 MT Dow was asked by Fred J. Carr, If the deficits were occur ring why is it that charges of nal feasance of office were not brought against the guilty officials?" to which he replied, Nobody wants to start anything
 This question was framed to bring out MT Dow's feeling on the matter as he was an admitted member of the board of aldermen and depart ment of finance when the deficits were being raised higher and higher each year..
 What assurance have we that if this condition existed under the old charter 1t will not exist under the new one as suggested by the charter , commission" asked MT Lunny. This question was not answered in posi- tive terms but Mir Dow stated that "rhe city manager would prosecute the guilty official who would over spend his appropriation"
 Under the old charter, whose duty is 1t to do this?" asked Mir Carr. "The mayor" was the answer, If he didn't do this what Is the power of the board of aldermen ?' was the next question. Well, you couldn't expect board of aldermen which favors the mayor to criticize him." said MT Dow.
 "Couldn't an energetic minority hare created meritorious disturb ance?" asked MT Carr. To which Mir Dow said. You'll see an ener- getic minority create meritorious days
 sWell. this minority hasn't done anythming along these lines in the last 12 years?'' asked Mir Lunny. This brought about an exclamation from MT Dow that "I would like to thrash out the question of bonds" and MT Lunny and MT. Carr chorused It's deficits we're interested in."
 MT Dow stated that he was dubbed as"Have you got the money Dow?" when he was a member of the board of aldermen because he was always questioning the board as to whether or not they had money with which to do certain work.
 Mir Dow stated that a charter com- mission form of government Is non- partisan. All that is needed is 300
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Jury Found for
 the Plaintiff
Mrs Belle GOOdewich Wein-
 burg Awarded $2,OOO

Mrs Belle Goodewich Weinburg was allowed damages of $2,O0O against her father, Abraham Goode- wich, in verdict returned by a common pleas court jury after four hours deliberation yesterday after noon. Alfred K. Drescher, named in the action was freed from liability by the jury and allow ed him to recover his court costs. The jury took the case at 1O:35 o'clock and with no time out for lunch, returned at 2:35 with the yer dict. The suit was brought by the girl to recover for injuries she suf- fered when riding in her fathers car it collided with the Drescher
 machine on Pine and Hillside ave- nue August 31. 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Dwight L. Moody
 Leader of Men,
Subject of Address at Sec. Ond Church at Noon
 Sunday

The speaker for next Sundays of the Second Congregational church will be Earle H. Blanchard, head of the English department of Leavenworth High school, who will speak on the subject. Dwight l.. Moody. the Leader of Men"
 MT Blanchard, who Is very fine speaker, will give what should prove most interesting address on the life and works of one of the great est evangelists of modern times. The speaker for Sunday, April 5th. will be Dr Frank J. Erbe. These meetings are open to all men of the city who are cordially invited to at tend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

signatures on a petition for one to be a candidate for councillor under the city manager form of govern ment," said Mir Dow.
 "And," he said, addressing one who asked him about whether or not the charter commission form of government was non-partisan, eff you are good republican, you'll see that only three republicans are nominated for office, won't your" to which the answer from the indi- vidual in the audience was "yes".
 Three republicans would give the republicans the balance of power on the city commission, 1t was ex- plained by one who is we'll versed with the form as suggested by the charter commission.
 There were about 100 present at the session which was sponsored by a study group of the industrial fore mems clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
LuNM EMBALMS DOW DURING WAKE ON
 CITY MANAGER PLAN OF GOVERNMENT
BISHOP WALLS
 TO PREACH HERE Will Be Heard at Mount
 Olive A. M. E. Zion Church
SUNDAY MORNING

Bishop w. J. Walls of Chicago who is the bishop of the New England conference will preach at II o'clock Sunday morning at the Palm Sunday services of the Mount Olive A. M. F. Zion church. A special musical pro- gram has been arranged for presen- tation in conjunction with Bishop Walls visit.
 At the evening services at 7:45 o'clock, Rev A. A. Croke, pastor of the church will deliver the sermon His topic will be: Greater Love of Christ For Man." Revival services will continue throughout next week, coming to close on Good Friday. Rev A. J. Shockley of Danbury has been conducting the services which have been well attended. On Good Friday night Rev MT Croke will preach on the seven last words of Christ on the cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
UNMINED ANTHRACITE COAL
 VALUED AT 10 CENTS A TON

Sudbury, Pa. (UP)-Anthracite selling on the market at an average price of $10 per ton is valued at 10 cents per ton unmined, according to a lease filed in the Northumber- land county court here.
 The Shamokin Coal company set that value on coal to be mined from it's property by the Grassy Island Coal company. lessees.
 Coal already mined and standing on a culm bank on the property was valued at 25 cents per ton for all grades of pea coal size and above and 15 cents for all below pea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Religion Necessary
 To Normal Life

Religion is necessary in order to maintain a normal life said Rev. Dr. Charles R. Brown, dean emeritus of the Yale Divinity school. speaking at the Second Congregational church last evening in a lecture completing series of six Lenten services. The subject was entitled, How Much Do You Ask From Life?" in which he also stated that 8 persistent desire for attainment of things also Is nec- essary to a healthy individual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary
 Veterans of Foreign Wars


 Lieut.. Shea auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars served about 300 at the supper given in the armory last evening. Proceeds are to be directed toward the building fund for the Connecticut cottage at the national home. in Michigan. Members of the committee in charge of the affair in- cluded: Mrs. Grove, president of the auxiliary. chairman; Mrs. Josephine Baxter, Mrs. Lucy Moss, Mrs. Eliza beth Savage, Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, Mrs. James O'Donnell, Mrs. Helen Brophy. Mrs. Margaret Grenier. Mrs. Marie Bolan, Mrs. Mary Reynolds, Miss Helen Shannahan, Miss Loretta DuhameI, Mrs. Jeanette Rice. Medieval horse cars are being re- moved from the streets of Teheran, Persia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Fish and Game
 Protective Association

There will be meeting of the
 Waterbury Fish and Game Protec-
 tive association in the city court
 room tonight at 8 o'clock. President Gerald Mooney will be in charge of the session. Information will be giv- en to fishermen and hunters relative to many matters of interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Confined In Questions
 While Being Laid Out
 At Central Y. M. C. A.
Old Charter Proves Live Corpse as Undertaken in Dis cussiOn Claims It Looks Natural -Pabearers on Hand But Discussion Ceases With Funeral Delayed and Flowers Missing Grave Ending Averted

When did the first deficit which foundation debt and whose J. Lunny of Harry B. Dow. member commission spoke the " last night the subject The City Manager Government This question although repeated answered by the speaker who immediately long dealing with bond issues and other subjects
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
PORTLAND DIRECTORY OUT

Portland, Ore-Portland's S01,890 residents are grouped between A. L.. Aabding and Walter Zyzner in the new city directory, just out. The di- rectory shows that the 301,s90 live within the area of66.86 square miles on 1881 streets, and play in 50 parks. 20 golf courses and 21 miniature golf courses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

Wheat raised in Argentina this, season weighed over 100000 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
GREAT SHOWER
 OF METEORS IN
 PART OF STATE
Were Seen as Far South : as NOrwich-One Burst
 Into Three Balls of Fire

Cambridge, Mass, Dec 24--(UP) New Engiand's skies were tin- selled last night with a surprise shower of unusually brilliant me- teors, seeming symbols of Christ mas. Reports assembled by Har- yard observatory to-day showed that the Yuletide sky spectacle was seen as far south as Norwich. Conn, and as far north as Med- ford, Mass. Harvard astronomers believed the range of vision was even wider. Outstanding among the meteors seen was one which burst into three balls of fire, sky rocket fashion, as it whisked through the southeastern heavens below the constellation Orion. Dr Willard J. Fisher of Harvard ob- servatory estimated that this me- teor was overhead" at Nantucket Island.
 Only one in perhaps 100 rneteors bursts into several parts. Speeding through space at to 60 miles per second, the meteor, usually of stone, piles up tremendous air pressure in front of 1t. and this
 pressure eventually smashes the
 meteor to pieces, Dr Fisher ex- plained.
 Besides Norwich and Medford, the meteors were reported seen in |. Providence, R. l., Newington, Conn, Roxbury and Harvard ob- eerVatory,