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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
THE NEW ENGLAND
 ANNUAL CONFAB
A. M. E. Zion Church Meet- ing Held in Hartford
 Made Clerical Changes
IN LOCAL CHURCH

The S7th session of the New Eng land Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church was held at Hart ford, June 10 to June IS, at the Main Street A. M. E. Zion church. It was one of the most successful in years, Rt. Rev. Bishop w. J. Walls presiding bishop of the New England Conference brought the session to a close by the reading of chosen as the seat of the next an- nual conference. Over 150 dele gates and 2,000 visitors were in at- tendance.
 Rev A. A. Perry comes to Mt Olive church from the First A. M. E. Zion church of Providence, R. l. His has been an early and adventurous ministry.
 His first pastorate, in 1921, was in the hills of Northern Alabama, near Talladega. In 1922 he was transferred from the old Alabama Conference to the Western North Lexington. N. c. In 1927 he grad uated with honors from Livingstone College (the denominational schooD receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During that year he trans ferred to the New England Confer ence. He was stationed in Spring field, Mass, and while there began his theological training at the Hart ford Theological Seminary from where he graduated in the spring of 1890 with honors receiving the de. gree of Bachelor of Divinity.
 During the latter two years of his theological training he pastored the Redeemer's A. M. E. Zion church, Plainville, Conn. Here he burned the mortgage of the parsonage, covered the church, renovated the furniture. furnished the parsonage and left the church on sound financial basis.
 In 1890 he went to Providence, R. l., where because of weak admin istrations of former years conditions were not so promising. Here he added many souls to the church, paid off several outstanding debts. and completed the year with marked success.
 His has been an adventurous min istry with an unbroken line of suc- cess. He begins the year with an overwhelming expression of enthusi- asm and ever-increasing interest among his people.
 For the future is predicted the best year in the history of the church. The parishioners welcome MT Perry and his family to this city, and if one judges by the two impress sive sermons delivered by him Sum day he can but expect that Mount Olive Is on her way to newer suc- cess. They feel sure Rev. MT. Perry will make himself felt in Waterbury and gain many new members as well as we'll wishers. He is compara- lively young man, dynamic, modest and we'll trained.
 Rev. A. A. Crooke, former pastor, served for a year and a half with reasonable success. A likeable and cosmopolitan man, he gained many friends during his stay here. He is one of the most experienced pastors and Is noted for his success. He goes to Providence where he pastored over twenty years ago. Rev. Mir Crooke will be remembered for his eloquent sermons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Episcopal Church Is Planning To Lower
 Bars On Divorces
CIergymen Could Marry Such Couples With Use of Book
 of Common Prayer Under New Canon

approval of several members of the commission.
 The three plans will be presented before the general convention when 1t meets in Denver in September, and many predict a wide breach in the church if any of the proposals are adopted. The convention will be faced with the following proposals:
 1. That the canon now in effect, which provides only adultery as the cause for divorce and subjects divorced persons to excommunica- this is seldom done-be reaffirmed by the convention.
 2. That the new liberal canon and the amendment of the majority of the joint commission, which al- after trial by an ecclesiastical mar ital court, be adopted.
 8. That the minority amendment to the majority amendment, which would prohibit a priest of the church from performing the cere- mony, but would allow him to bless the union lin his discretion" be ac- cepted.
 4. That seymour's proposal, which stipulates that the ecclesias- tical court determine whether the conduct of the divorced person seek ing to remarry was in any slight way responsible for the divorce and whether the applicant reasonably could have done anything to avoid the separation, be accepted.
 The only barrier to divorce under the proposed canon would be the refusal of an ecclesiastical court to permit remarriage or the refusal of the individual rector to solemnize 1t. The entire question of divorce and remarriage would be subject to the opinions of the various dioceses and it would be legal for one diocese to permit marriage on the same grounds another diocese refused it.
 Section VII, which has been the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
SCOVILL FIELD
 DAY GAY AFFAIR
All Events Hotly Contested By Factory Par-.
 cipants
SUMMARY OF EVENTS

A program of sports and novelty events featured the annual field day of the Scovill Manufacturing com pany held in Rockville Saturday There were tug g-of-war contests. fat man race, high jump, broad jump, and many more which were hotly contested with plenty of competi- tors.
 The summary of events follows: Marathon race: Won by Arthur HI- ton of the Oakville Pin Co, division; Louis Cirriello, second; Rucco Ca. pozzi, third. Time, 19 minutes, lo seconds. Other entrants were Car mine DiMaria, Fred Dickson anu Bradford St Hilaire.
 Running broad jump: Won by Paul Razor" Doran; John Pha!en' second: Wilfred Robitaille,. third Doran's jump was 19 feet, l inch; Running high jump: Won by Lou Kelly: Paul Doran, second; John Phalen, third. Kellys jump was feet, 10 inches.
 Tug-of-war: W,n by North Roll ing mill, best two in three pulls. Wire mill, second. Members of the winning team were Maurice Rohi- taille. Roland Frechette, Arthur Houle, Leo St Laurent and Herman Normandie.
 Boys race, under IS years old: Won by John Thompson; Robert smith, second; A. Boucher. third:
 Girls race, under Is years old: Won by Marjorie Delaney; Yolanda Calabreese. second.
 Sack race, under Is year old: Won by Wilfred Robitaille; Joseph Pha- len, second; R. Lapointe, third.
 Muman wheelbarrow race: Won by John Phalen and Paul Doran; Mi chael Madden and Joe Phalen' sec- ond.
 an: Michael Madden, second; John Phalen, third.
 Fat mems race: Won by Barney Shea: Frank Melchiore, second.
 Barrel race for men: Won by Jo- seph Phalen, John Phalen, second; Michael Madden, third.
 Barrel race for women: Won by Jennie Mikolsky; Marjorie Delaney second; M. Mitchell, third.
 Three-legged race for men: won by Joseph and John Phalen.
 50 yard dash for women: Won by Jennie Mikolsky; Ann Mitchell, sec ond. ~
 Pipe race for men: Won by Tin shop team which consisted or Paui Doran, Happy Shea and John Pha- len.
 Mixed relay race: Won by the team which consisted of Jennie MIX oIsky, Martha Norris, John Phalen and Wilfred Robitaille.
 Mixed sack race: Won by the team which consisted of Jennie Mikolsky. Joseph Phalen, Martha Norris and Wilfred Robitaille.
 Baby show winners: Fattest bapy' John Hegartv of Davis street, Reidville; noisiest baby, Catherine Thompson of 2444 East Main street: happiest baby. Carmine santora Of 18Jeffry street; prettiest baby, Mar garet M. O'Day of Oalkville.
 The judges of the various events were John Chick Kelly, John Cluney pr B. A. O'Hara, Miss Millicent Pond, Dick Vetter, Ed Wolff, George Hubbard, W. A. Derwin,. M. Sweeney Charles Williams and John F. Reeves Peter Shea was the announcer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Sixty Lawyers Off For a Day
 Along The Sound
Boat Ride, Shore Dinner and Field Sports Comprise Tlree-Point Program-Atty Weisman Chairman of Entertainment Committee Carroll SOlOist

to follow. A program of sports topped off with a shore dinner was the program in store for the law yers. Attorney John H. Cassidy, president of the Bar association, was elected skipper" of the outing and Attorney Herman J. Weisman, chairman of the entertainment com- mittee, was chosen commodore. A three-piece orchestra will furnish music on the trip. Attorney Bill Carroll, leading soloist of the Wa terbury Bar will be called upon fre- quently for selections.
 Following is a list of those who made the trip:
 Martin Dunn, Thomas F. McGrath. Harold Green, Andrew Dawson, George Wiley, William M. Gillette, Carmine Cipriano. Michael V. Blans- field, Finton J. Phelan. Joseph E.. Talbot, Martin Caine, Martin Park CT, John E. Whalen, J. Warren Up- son, Harry Spellman, John Suther- land, Judge D. J. Slavin, Frank Healey, Mitchell Meyers, John H. Cassidy. J. Gregory Lynch. William Wertheimer, Herman B. Engelman, Herman J. Weisman, John Mem primo, Joseph Smith, A. Henry Weis- man, Arthur Cooke, Albert Hummel, Frederick c. Dauch, Henry Free man, Harry Krasow, Attorney Will liam keaveney. Attorney Vincent Scully, Attorney Edward Bobbin, Attorney Frank Summa, Roland filling, Attorney Emil Hummel, At torney Humbert Mangini, Attorney John F. Tobin, Attorney Fred Bau- by, Attorney Frank Mcdonald.
 The committee in charge of the outing: Attorney Weisman. Attorney Albert J. Bronsky, Attorney Milton Meyers, Attorney Fred Dauch, Attor- ney Harry Krasow, Attorney J. War ren Upson, Attorney Carmine Cipri- ano, Attorney J. Gregory Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
To Clean Up
 Water Sources
Tri-State Anti-POllu tiOn Commission to Hold
 COnfab This Week

As the first step in the campaign to clean up the waters around New York. the tri-State Anti-Pollutlon Commission, representing New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, VIII confer this week with representa- tiyes of all steamship lines, entering the port of New York.
 Joseph P. Day. chairman Of the commission, has called a meeting for I o'clock, Wednesday, July 1st, at the New York State Chamber of Commerce. Members of the New York board of trade and merchants invited to attend.
 The conference with steamship lines has been called for the pur- pose of reaching an amicable agree ment which will insure the installa- ton of septic tanks on all vessels. At the present time such regulation is in effect on Lake George and in the harbor at New Rochelle. At no other place has any move been made along those lines.
 Tn outlining the first constructive move of the tri-state commission, Day said: - . immediate improvement wherever possible. Imposing sanitary restric- tons on vessels using the harbor is one way we believe will bring quick results. Our big task, of course, Is the formulating of a treaty for submission to the state this com ing legislative session. That will take time to draft"
 The commission Is planning to hold q series of public hearings in cities outside New York during the summer The first will take place at Newark late in July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

New York, June 29- (UP)- Elimination of penalties and the right for Episcopal clergymen to marry divorced persons with use of the book of common prayer would be provided in an amendment to the proposed new canon on divorce an- nounced to-day by the joint com mission on divorce of the general convention of the Protestant Epis- copal church.
 The tentative liberal canon pro- vided for remarriage of divorced persons by priests of the church, but stipulated that the ceremonies could not be performed in church and could not be solemnized by use of the book of common prayer. The amendment was written apparently after a storm of protest from liberal members of the church..
 The amendment, however, was not sanctioned by the entire joint commission and was written as a majority report. A minority amend ment to the amendment has been prepared by a bloc of the commis- sion, which does not agree in It's en- tirely with the majority report. A third plan has been put forward by Origen s. Seymour and has met with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

subject Of recent controversy and which has been almost completely rewritten. reads in the proposed amendment:
 : "Any person whose former mar riage has been dissolved for any cause by a civil court may after the expiration of one year from the granting of divorce apply to the ec- clesiastical marital court of his domicile for permission to marry another person. The court shall thereupon inquire into the charac- ters and personalities of the parties to the previous and to the. proposed marriage, and determine whether the spiritual welfare of the parties thereto and of society will be served by the proposed marriage. If the court permits the proposed mar riage, a minister of the church may solemnize the marriage: provided that it shall be- within the decretion of any minister to decline to solemn. iez any marriage"
 The minority amendment, uphold ing the majority report in the in. vestigation by an ecclesiastical court, differs in the matter of who may perform a remarriage. The report reads in part:
 1T thC COuLt PCAAkAtS SA1S P4OPVoC0 marriage the marriage may not be performed by a minister of this church, but, if the parties are mar ried by civil authority. no impedi- ment shall exist to their member ship in the church, and a minister of this church may, in his discre- tion, bless the union.
 Provided further, that 1t shall be within the discretion of any minis ter to decline to solemnize any mar riage."
 Minority members explained their reasons for the substitute and crit icize the majority report by saying 1t would "open wide way for the of divorced persons with the full service of the church and the taking of life long vows.
 We object definitely to the re- marriage of divorced persons" the minority statement said, "by the priests of the church and to the use of the marriage service for such a marriage. We offer this substitute as an attempt to recognize actual con- ditions and to provide for penitent persons who wish to have their mar riage blessed and to remain in union with the church."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

The architect for the new Wash ington Park Community House to be erected. in Washington Park will be chosen at the meeting of the park board today it was learned up- on excellent authority. It was also stated that activity will be started within a month for this new $40,0O0 building.
 About a week ago, the park board committee consisting of Mayor Frank Hayes, John P. Elton and AL torney Terrence Carmody met to look over a half dozen sketches sub mitted by six local architects. It was decided to wait a short time before announcing the architect and it is now said that committee meeting will precede the board ses- sion this afternoon at which time an architect will be decided upon and his name recommended to the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
OLD FORMATIONS
 EXPOSED BY CUT

Altoona, Pa, (UP)-Geologists gathered here recently to observe what they termed the best exposure of the older rocks of the earth's crust that can be seen within as small an area anywhere in the east.
 The exposures are most appar- ent in the Gallitzin, Altoona, Ty- rome and Bellefonte regions.
 A railroad cut near Gallitzin re- veals rocks of the Middle and Lower Carboniferous and Upper Devonian ages to a thickness of 7,750 feet and in a nearby valley similar rocks stand almost verti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

cal to bring the total exposure to a depth of 11,975 feet.
 In a gap at the Bald Eagle Mountain near Tyrone, 21,000- foot exposure offered glimpses of the strata of the rocks of the Low CT Devonian, Silurian, Ordovician, Canadian and Middle Cambrian systems, the last the oldest system containing identifiable remains of life forms.
 The geologists also discovered thin beds of clay, called bentonite, one or two feet thick. thought to have bee nvolcanic ash blown out of a volcano some 400,000,000 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
ORCHIDS WORTH $500. 900
 SHOWN

Chicago.-A half million dollar display of orchids, one of the most cxpeisive flowers grown. has been placed in the conservatory at Gar field park. Some of the most dell cate and gorgeously coiored orchid hybrids in the country are included iu the display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
HEROIC WOMAN LEADS MEN

Paris. (UP)-A young Yugoslavi- m owman led n delegation Of zoo men recently to the battiehelds Of France. She holds the rank of ser- gcnnt and has been decorated with Hervian medals and the croix dc Guerre with palms. Her name is MIloukn anvitch rnd she distin- gnlshed herself In hattie and pence during the occupation in the comi- tndii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Park Board Will
 Name Architect Today
Work on $4O,0OO Community House at Washington Hill
 Starts Shortly

Special plans and specifications will then be asked from the archi- tect chosen and after bids are called for, construction work will be start ed.
 The pavilion will cost about $25,- 900 and about $15,000 will be used in furnishing it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
OLDEST AGENT IN SERVICE

salem, MasA,--J, Foster smith, IO agent for the Pequot Mills of the NEumkeag steam Cotton company. is believed to be the oldest agent in point of service in the American textile industry. starting as a bob bin hoy, he worked his way up 10 hlh present position md recently completed his Sand year with the rhFWwanv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

More than 60 members of the Waterbury Bar association pulled anchor from the local court house this morning to enjoy their annual outing at Greenport, L. l. Attired in varied sport costumes and wear ing yachting hats, the barristers piled into two busses and headed for New London shortly after S:30 o'clock. ..
 At New London, the "Nelseco'
 was to be boarded and two-and-a- half hour sail along the sound was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
SUMMER LEISURE.

If you take up your rugs, down your curtains and remove all fan. cy table covers and other extras, summer homework becomes much lighter and you find yourself with leisure on your hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, June 29-(UP)-Fore- cast for Monday and Tuesday:
 Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecttcut: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday; not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
TEMPERATUREs,

Washington, June 29-(uP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low est last night In 20 cities were re- ported by the weather bureau to-day aa follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

ANY tobacco expert will tell you that "A parching would ruin the flavor of the choice Turkish and mellow Domes. tic tobaccos of which Camel cigarettes are blended.
 Heating to that extent is an emer. gency measure resorted to only as an attempt to take part of the bite and burn and sting out of harsh, strong tobaccos. Wedo everything to bring you Camels in factory-fresh condition, preserving for your enjoyment the natural mois- ture together with the rich, rare flavor and aroma of those choice tobaccos.
 Tune in CAMEL QUARTER HOUR f.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

Don't ren,ore the n,ois. sure-proof CelloPhane from your package of Camels after you open it. The Hun,idor Pack is protection against ss0eat, dust and germs. It de- liuers fresh Canels and keeps them right until you smoke the last one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

Washington, oct 21.--Whichever political party shall organize the house of representatives at the in coming congress. it Is freely pre- dicted here that there will be an early liberalization of the rules of that body and a doing away with the gag rules of the last house. It was under one of these gag rules that the Hawley-Smoot tarin act was passed practically without debate and without an opportun- ity on the part of members to offer amendments.
 Representatives Bertrand H. Shell of New York, chairman of the rules committee in the last congress, is a candidate against the republican floor leader, John O. Tiison of Connecticut, for the speakership, and the gag rule brought in by him to enable the republican majority to steamroller the tariff bill through the house is being used, more or less effective ly, against him. In a local repub- Iican paper here, Chairman Shell is reported as declaring that he is preparing a liberalized draft of the house rules to be presented to the republican caucus when It meets to name the party candidate for speaker. With this as his bid he is reported to be seeking the support of progresstve-republicans against the republican floor leader.
 It would thus seem that, even in the event the republicans organ ize the house, the party would De committed to a liberal revision of the house rules. But whether they are or not the almost equal divi- sion between the two parties would prevent them from conttnu- ing the oppressive gag rules of the late congress.
 Democrats here generally expect the prediction of Jouett shouse, chairman, democratic national ex- ecutive committee, that the dem- ocrats will control that body to be fulfilled. This would mean the election of John N. Garner, pres
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
CHINESE SIDE OF
 CONTROVERSY IS
 GIVEN TO LEAGUE
BY SAMUEL DASHIELL, United Press Correspondent

Geneva, Oct 21. (UP)-An trn- portant secret communication out lining in detail the Chinese side of the Manchurian dispute with Japan was submitted to the League of Nations council to-day.
 It was believed that the Chinese document would determine the next move in the Leagues efforts to settle the dispute. the communi- cation covered the entire Man churian situation.
 Japan awaited new instructions from Tokio to-day after the Jap anese were ordered last night to "unpack their trunks" and remain in Geneva. The order removed any indication that Japan might quit the negotiations.
 Disquieting reports of the vir- tual occupation of Manchuria by Japan were offset somewhat by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

A record of almost 4.ooohours in the air, one of the finest. in the United States navy, is being rapidly approached by Senior Lieutefant Raymond T. Tyler, son of Judge William P. Tyler of Middlebury. This record is unique in that 1t was made in blilnps and dirigibles and not in airplanes. Judge Tyler with his son c. W. Tyler of Middfebury, visited Lieutenant Tyler at his home in Lakewood, N. J.. over the week end.
 For the past six years, Lieutenant Tyler has been associated with the flying division of the navy. He was with two blimps and then became associated with the flying crew of the ill-fated Shenandoah which cracked up in severe "twister'' and ended in one of the worst air disasters in history. He was trans ferred to the Los Angeles a short time before the accident. He is now navigator of this gigantic craft.
 Raymond tells me he knows every nook and cranny of the terri tory around here. He knows my
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
Has Spent ,O00 Hours In Air The
 Past Six Years
Son of Middebury Judge, Navigator of Los Angeles Dirigibe, Establishes EnyiabIe Mark Over Waterbury Whenever Opportunity Presents

home, waves to Mike" O'Connell ont in Qnassapaug when the sum- mer season Is on, and always makes a trip up here when it is pos- sible", said the judge.
 He wished to be remembered to his friends and sends his regards to all. He and his wife and the youngsters, Owen and Louise, are in the best of health,,' said Judge Tyler,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
PAUL MOREIRA WAS
 FOUND NOT GUILTY

Paul Moreira of 172 Hamilton avenue was given a hearing last evening before Justice of the Peace Clark of Middlebury on three charges as the result of an acci- dent on the Whittemore road. Oct 11th. He was accused of reck- less driving. operating a motor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
STUDENTS
 ' {. MANY ARTICLES

Madison, wis.--(UP)-Univer- sity of Wisconsin students. includ- ing bewildered freshmen, lost 60 books and articles of jeweIry and clothing in the Memorial Union building student activity center. during the first week of school this year.
 Someone statistically minded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

ing false Information to the state
 police when questioned ag to the
 cause of the accident. Tollowins