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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Anniversary Week
 at Sears-kOebuck
Grand Street Store Hires Extra Help to Care
 for Customers

The forty-fifth anniversary cele- bration of Sears, Roebuck and com pany, will open tomorrow in the company's three hundred and seventy stores and will continue until September 26. The local store at 65 Grand street, will participate in the big event and will follow in detail the program for the cele- bration outlined by the company's s national office, s. Rosenfield, man. ager of the store announced to-day.
 A number of additional local people have been employed to help out during the celebration and weeks have been spent getting the store ready and arranging the lerge quantities of new merchandise ob- tained for the celebration.
 Special anniversary orders, &C., cording to information from the companys national headquarters, have been responsible for the re- opening of some factories and fol the working of thousands of extra hours. Sears buyers have been busy in all parts of the United States and the sums spent for fall and early winter merchandise to be introduced at the anniversary are said to run into millions.
 Tt is the opinion of Sears off, cials that confident buying just now on scale imperative in a celebration like the Forty-Fifth an- niversary will not merely give work to factories that manufacture Sears merchandise but will encourage other merchandise companies to start buying for the fall and win ter with more confidence" said Manager Rosenfeld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
SANITARY CODE
 A DEAD LETTER
Little Notice Taken of the Law in Any Part of
 City
THE CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

The clean up campaign is now about completed in the south end of the city and it is hoped that from now on more notice will be paid to the sanitary code than ever before. Some give this matter much consideration, but others never give 1t a thought, except to get the refuse off their own premises and let their neighbors wrestle with it.
 For the first time in years all the tin cans and other refuse about the south end is being cart ed away and it is hoped that be- fore the neighborhood needs an- other effort of the kind the city will have arranged so that such things as people have to dispose of will be carted away once a week. This is done in all other we'll regu- lated communities and 1t is about time Waterbury woke up to the fac...s,lat if it wants to pay due at- tenCn to health conditions it can- not afford to permit back yards and vacant lots to be converted into dumping grounds.
 As a rule, families have about a barrel full of tin cans every week. These and such other refuse as there is in every home make up a pile that people find it impos- sible to dispose of in a proper way and as a result there is just ground for fault finding both on the part of the offenders against the sani- tary code as we'll as those who are making an effort to observe 1t.
 The present clean up is being done by the unemployment force, and it Is admitted that they are doing a good job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

cinder paths used by residents of that section render it uncomfort- able for pedestrians, due to the weeds brushing against the stock ings and clothing and because of the snakes. Miss Clarkin said that four skunks have been seen in the park this summer.
 Mayor Frank Hayes attending his first public meeting since leav- ing the hospital informed the dele gation that the weeds will be cut down immediately but as far as the skunks are concerned a watchful waiting policy would probably be adopted. He told the delegation that there were no funds in the paving account for this year but that when the budget is made up, soon, an item will be set up for the paving of the sidewalks.
 Meetings of the board of works will start in the future at 7:3O o'clock in order to complete the regular business before o'clock, usual time for hearings. The board voted to have Superintendent Thomas J. Fleming install a 1850 foot water main on Cornelius ave- nue, the work to be done by the George O'Connor headed a delegation from the East Ind asking for a layout and grade also asked that the entire avenue be changed to Mansfield avenue as part of 1t Is now called Morris street. The board is waiting for maps and profiles from the engi- neering department and will com mence work on the project lmme- diately after they are received. A petition for temporary relief for Norton street was referred to Superintendent Fleming. The engi- neeriEg department Is working on maps for a layout and grade of Citizens avenue a delegation from that street was told.
 Temporary relief for Elk ave- nue was ordered on suggestion ot Mayor Hayes and Commissioner James Phelan. A request for side walks and curbs for Shelley street was referred to the street commit tee. Bradley street residents asked ing job done this year. The request was referred to the street commit tee. The street committee also re- ceived the protest from Irvington avenue residents on the retaining walls being built there. The street committee received the complaint of Lester A. Flood that surface water on Glenridge street made it miserable for him during rain storms and during the winter. when the water from the street flowed into his property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
"Oh Fahe help able help somebody else Amen
KEEP UP THE
 | MUTUAL AID FUND
Concerted Action Will Make Burden Light and
 Nobody Will Suffer
CONTRIBUTE SOMETHING

Contributors to the Mutual Aid Unemployment fund, large and small such as they are, deserve much credit for their efforts 10 help their fellowmen. who are handicapped on account of the dull period which. has caused much distress not only in this country, but all over the world. It is no easy matter to handle over thou sand laborers located in different things that there would not be some ground for fault finding. But on the whole, the management is good, and vast amount of valu- able work that demanded attention is being carried on. The compen- sation for each man is small, but as one of them remarked to the writer, ''it keeps bit on the table, This is about all it does. What can a man who has house rent to pay and a family of four or five children do on anywhere from $6 to $9 a week?
 The city will have to do more than that for men who are out of employment and have families. People should make it point to go through their homes and see what they can spare in clothing and see that they are turned over to those who have the matter of providing clothing for the needy in hand. It is true that the hard times have hit many who are on short time in the factories, but even so they are better off than their less fortunate neighbors who have no income. By concerted ac- tion on the part of all the people who are employed, each contribut- ing something, the burden would be light on the donors and no fam fly would suffer. Some may say that what they have is not worth offering. This is a mistake. Sup posing one had nothing but a pair of shoes for a boy or girl. a hun dred or more others can contri- bute in this small way, see what it means. The same thing applies to clothing. The trouble about this is that many are ashamed to make small contributions. This is an opportune time to reflect on the widows mite" whose modest of- fering was so much appreciated i that it has come down through the ages as an example for those who might think that only those who can give in large sums are appre- ciated and can help. But whether you have anything to give or not, don't say anything that might dis courage others. Waterbury is passing through a critical period such as it never experienced be- fore. There is a disposition on the people to meet the situation. i Waterbury has always made d generous response to appeals for
 relief in different places and there
 is no reason that it will be un.
 mindful or niggardly in caring fol
 those within its own gates. Give
 something and count yourself for.
 tunate to be among those who arc
 able to lend helping hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

give you the prayer. It is as fol- lows: oh Father, help us that we may be able to help somebody else. Amen
 "As we have been decalred the outstanding nation of the world. let all other nations follow us in prayer and silence. Here is where the church should come in. To strengthen my plan, want to give Mir Doherty the best authority I can. I find in Isaiah 41, 10th chapter. the following:
 Fear thou not for am with thee: be not dismayed for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee: yea, I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness
 Tn concluding. MT Moriarty issued this message to the Kansas City benefactor of the thousands suffering from the depression: Mir Doherty. with this you have win- ming card"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

MT Doherty, who is also prom inent as publisher in Missouri, being part owner of the Kansas City Journal-Post, has ordered fund of one-half million dollars set up, the money to be used in seeking ideas from the best minds of the nation on how to end the decline which business in this country has experienced.
 MT Doherty has offered to in- crease his donation of a half mill lion dollars to s5,000,000 if any sound ideas for correcting present economic problems facing the country are brought forward. His very notable financial contribution was the result of statement made by Dr Roy V. Wright, presi- dent of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, before a gathering of national engineers and scientists, in Kansas City, Mo.
 Dr Wright, who is editor of the Railway Age, charged that engi- neers and scientists caused the in- dustriaf depression by invention of labor-saving devices. Ut is up to them to solve the problem" he de- clared. Mir Doherty, who is an en- gineer and scientist, himself, aside from being head of a huge public utility concern and publisher, differs with Dr Wright. He does not feel that scientists and engi- neers should be made shoulder the blame. In order to show good faith and back up his claim finan- cially rather than by talking, he has ordered the $500,000 fund set fxr n Cffy hanE fha money to be used in studying means of relieving the depression.
 MT Moriarty, when talked with today, stated that he believes that MT Doherty's move is a really pa triotic and honest one. Asked for his idea he said:
 The Democrat is the only local paper that has published the offer of Mr Doherty. For this reason l chose your paper to give MT Do- herty a plan that will transform the world and end this slump. He has placed five hundred thou- sand dollars in a bank in Kansas City as evidence of good faith, the same to be given to the person who can give the world plan that will cure this business paralysis.
 He will make the offer five million dollars in all. The offer is worthy of the financial genius that makes it. With all the modesty that I can muster together pro- pose to give him plan. Mir Do- herty is as able as any man to give us plan. but he is looking for it through some human agency.
 This, so far, has failed. We have gotten beyond that. Here is my plan. Let us take a leaf out of MT Gandhis book of India. Let us set apart one Monday for silence and prayer. Let our prayer be short but earnest and sincere. I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
MAHATMA CANDHI
 OVER IN LONDON
Claims Independence for India Without the Shed-
 ding of Blood
HIS PLEA POPULAR

Even though the round table conference in London does not amount to anything it is an encour- aging sign of the times to see Mahatma Gahdhi of India, spokes- man for 300, 100000 enslaved hu- man beings, sitting with their task masters. His plea on behalf of his people has received universal ap- proval. He is opposed to bloodshed, but he does claim that there is no just grounds on which to base an argument why Great Britain should rule India. His position Is substan- tially the same as that of Daniel O'Connell, when he made fight for repeal of the union in Ireland. Tn the course of his famous ad- dresses he stated that the freedom of Ireland was not worth the she'd ding of one drop of blood, or words to this effect. The answer of the government to the appeal was coercion act and a place in jail for O'Connell and many of his asso- ciates.
 The Irish have not yet reached the goal of their ambition-the guarantee which Washington and his compatriots won for the United States, and 1t did not come with out a long open conflict in the bat tlefields of the nation. Ireland waded through a sea of blood for such concessions as 1t has received, which are a long way from com plete independence.
 Gandhi may fare better. No mat ter what some may say there is growing tendency in favor of the policy advocated by President Will son during the World war-"that every country large and small, should enjoy the right to chose its own sovereignty, and that strong powers should no longer hold weaker ones in subjection."
 Of course there are those who make light of this kind of logic but who can tell but the time is com- ing when nations that have been robbed of their birthright will come into possession of their own without bloody conflicts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

shoppers came to town and made tours of the various stores.
 To-day should be just the day for such an event as is being staged in Waterbury. There is a marked change in the temperature. indica- tive of the fall season. and a glance at the trees with their turning leaves gives evidence that MT Jack Frost is laying plans for an early visit
 Those shoppers who visited CO., operating stores yesterday went on record as approving the fall open ing show and praiseworthy re- marks on the marvellous displays were heard on all sides. The show continues to-day and will end to- morrow. Merchants suggest that those who haven't made a trip to the stores, do so either to-day or tomorrow in order to get a line on the new fall merchandise. Prac- tically every kind of store of the city is represented among the merchants figuring in the display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Sept l6.-(UP)- Forecast for Wednesday and Thurs day:
 Maine and New Hampshire: In- ereasing cIoIdiness tonight follow ed by showers Thursday; slowly rising tempera, ure in north portion to-nlght and in the interior Thurs day.
 ,ermont: Increasing cloudiness followed py showers beginning late tonight or Thursday; slowly rising temperature.
 Massachusetts: Increasing cloudi- ness tonight followed by showers Thursday; slightly warmer Thurs day in north and west portions.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: h. creasing cloudiness tonight fol- lowed by showers Thursday; slight ly warmer Thursday in north por- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Two Forfeit
 Their Licenses

A list of operators whose licenses to drive automobiles in Connecti- cut have been suspended for one year because of conviction for driving while under the influence of liquor was given out to-day at the state motor vehicle department as a part of the effort to reduce this highway menace. The depart ment statement advised people to notify the department or the police in case they should see any of these drivers operating motor ve- hicles.
 Bridgeport: H. Lloyd Kay, 27 Bradley street.
 Hartford: Robert Crelan. 8 Gen. ire street: Timothy Daley, 59 Sergeant street: Leo P. Norman din, 136 Barbour street: Charles J. O'Loughlin. "A Cabot street.
 Groton: Edw. O'Mara.
 Norwichtown: Thomas M. Rob- inson. Occum road, R. F. D.. No <.
 Portland: Richard A. Anderson. R. F. D. No 2 William street: Harry l.. Lawton. 90 Air Line avenue.
 Stafford Springs: Andrew Moli- toris, R. F. D. No 1.
 Stamford: Harry Peterson, 191 Ludlow street.
 Thompsonville: Frank Foun- taini. state line.
 Waterbury: Alfred Canavan, 236 Walnut street: William Dereskivea, 31 Lawrence street.
 Westport: David Harris, Open Door Inn.
 Windham Center: Herbert w. Apt.
 Woodbury: Axel Nelson. R. F. D.
 Richmond, Ind: Robert Kenwor- thy. 1912 Boyer street.
 N. Y. C.: Joseph Bauer. 531 East 14Sth street.
 Brooklyn. N. Y.: Emil K. Neum- CT. 611 Argyle road.
 Rockville Center. L. l., N. Y.: Albert c. Rupp. io7 Riverside Drive.
 Gonzales. Texas: Charles H. Morse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Protest Snakes
 In Rowland Park
City Fathers Promise Relief to West End Delegation

Members of the board of works in regular session last night heard that an abundance of snakes, cop per head and red adder, constitute a real menace around Rowland Park. This was brought out by a delegation from the west end, headed by Miss Lulu Murphy, school teacher, and Miss Rose Clarkin, who asked the board to have the high weeds removed and cement sidewalks constructed around the park.
 Miss Murphy stated that the land for park purposes was donated by MT and Mrs Frederick s. Chase. Weeds growing along, and in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
9TH ANNIVERSARY
 AND DEDICATION
Ceremony at the First Lutheran Church TO=
 morrow Night
OPEN AT 7:3O O'CLOCK

The fifth anniversary of the dedication of the First Lutheran church will be fittingly observed tomorrow evening at the parish home at 58 Grove street. The ex- ercises will commence at 7:30 o'clock, the program consisting of community singing, instrumental numbers and speeches. The prin- cipal speaker will be Rev Dhrend Mahrtens of Trinity Lutheran church, New Haven.
 The general committee includes John Starnitzky, chairman; Rev William R. Meyer, pastor, Theo- dore Bauck. Alexander Sass, Mrs Ernest Bartsch, Mrs Marie Arber, Miss Adelina Guest, Edward Kos losky and Erich Natusch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
PICNIC IS SPONSORED

Cuyahoga Falls. oh:o--More than 1000 persons attended the civic picnic sponsored recently by Charles Faust post of the American Legion in Municipal Waterworks park. A sham battle between local legion- nnires and members of headquart- CTS company. cyeveland. WIS onea of the entertainment features.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Young Men to
 Study for Ministry

Clarence Reiser, son of Mir and Mrs Louis Reiser of 1S0 Hauser street, and Fred Dasce, son of MT and Mrs Emil Dasce of 140 Green wood avenue. will leave here on September 28 to enter Concordia institute. Bronxville. N. r.. to study for the ministry. The young men are graduates of Mary Abbott school and took two year course at Wilby high. They are members. of St Johns Lutheran church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Snappier Weather
 Aids Fall Opening
Many From Surrounding Towns Visit Displays of
 Merchandise in Local Stores

The first of the three day fall opening show held yesterday was voted a unanimous success by CO., operating members of the Water bury Merchants Bureau. Although the weather was rather warm for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
EARLY BIRD" DRIVE

Bloomington, Ill.-The Illinois department of the American Legion is again conducting an Early Bird" membership campaign this year. ILegionnaires who pay their 1881 dues early will be awarded Early Bird" cards. The deparmtent hopes to have 50,000 paid-up members by January 1st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
SUCH IS LOVE

Los Angeles - The hate of a woman scorned may be terrible, but the hate of Charles iKng, spurned by Ruth Leon, was pretty terrible, too. After Ruth had re- fused to marry him, King. police charge, returned to her home and set fire to 1t. Ruth and her sister narrowly escaped when the dwell ing burned to the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

who have designated their desire to enter the tournament are New Haven, Middletown, Hartford, Tor rington. Bridgeport. team from Yale, New Britain and Waterbury. Indications point to the largest en- try and interest in checkers during the coming season in some years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Only Way Out, He Says In Answer
 To Doherty's Plea
Oil Magnate and Newspaper Publisher Offers Millions for Solution to Economic Ills That Beset Entire World at This Time = Divine Aid, Path From Woods, Moriarty Believes.

Prayer nationwide and universally proposed today of ending the depression by John Morry finance commissioner of Waterbury and well known realty holder Gandhs policy in regards ndas affairs example by Mir Moay who issued his to the call of Henry L. Dohery public utilities magnae City, Mo, for ideas how the present slump world finds itself today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

At recent meeting of the State Checker association held at the Waterbury Y. M. C. A., Professor Louis Gellerman of New Haven was unanimously elected president of the association. The club will play its annual individual cham pionship tournament for the fourth consecutive year at the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. on Good Friday and Saturday.
 The double knock -out system which prevailed for a number of years has been changed to a sim gle knockout. It was hoped in this way that the tournament could be finished in those two days where in former years it dragged out for a number of weeks.
 The state Y. M. c. A. checker tournament will probably have eight teams this year and will be started earlier than usual. Those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES

On Thursday night there will be mixed swimming party by mem- bers of the Phalanx club and on Monday the club will get together at an outing at the '. M. C. A. boys camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

Making and selling toy balloons In the United States Is a s5.oov'' 900 business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16

Light enough to supply the en- tire United States continuously for 176 years could be produced from the coal burned in the country in year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-16
rEMpERATuRES

Washington, Sept 16.-(UP)- Highest temperatures yesterday and lowest last night in 20 cities were reported by the weather bureau to- So f0linxya.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-12-09
AWARDED PRIZE

As result of the splendid re- suits achieved by Mrs. Frank Mor- rison in growing Delphinium bor- der, Anchorage will receive prom inent mention in the forthcoming catalog of o. M Puder, Puyallop, Wash, says the Anchorage Times. There will be picture of the Mor- rison garden, one of the beauty spots in Anchorage during the last several summers, and a description Of the Delphinium border which was grown from Puder seeds.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-12-09
MAKE SURVEY FLIGHT

Pilot Joe Crosson, chief of opera tions of the Alaskan Airways, on a recent flight, routed his course so as to fly over the Willow Creek mine district for the purpose of making an aerial survey of snow conditions at the Fern and Gold Cord camps, says the Anchorage Times. The investigation was made as a result of feeling of anxiety for the mine crews at the two camps mentioned as the result of heavy snowslides which are re- ported to have occurred during the last several days. CrosSon was ac- companied on the flight by Warren Oaks and J. P. Farnham, officials of the American AirwayS, of New York.