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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Good Program
 for Sunday School
Will Be Rendered at Beth Fl Auditorium TO-n1Or-
 row Afternoon

The following program will be rendered at Beth Fl Sunday school tomorrow afternoon:
 Opening Remarks-Rabbi Harry E. Schwartz.
 Hear the Voice of Israel's El- ders-Song by School.
 Story of Chanukah-Rec by Rhoda Reiches.
 Ringing of the Lights-Arthur Greenblatt, Milton Greenblatt, Har- old Calechman, James Kaplan, Jer- ome Kornreich, Milton Kaplan, Melvin Engleman, Milton Goldman.
 Rock of Ages-Song by school. We Welcome Thee Joyfully-Rec jointly by Jeanne Greenblatt, Ada Simonson.
 Last Speech of Mattathias-Ar- thur Greenblat, assisted by Arthur Greenblatt, assisted by Arthur Reich, Phillip Kampner, Martin Slomowitz, Robert Traurig, Rich ard Traurig.
 Piano solo-Madelyn Robb.
 Judah Maccabee-Rev by Jack Kampner.
 Chanukafl March-Shirley Sro- gatz, Shirley Leberman, Cynthia Rittenband, Ruth Greenblat, Mill ton Goldman. Jack Kampner. Eu- gene Kaplan, Milton Kaplan, Madelyn Robb.
 Remarks-Mrs David Harris, chairman Women's Sunday school committee.
 Chanukah-Rev by Natalie Reich.
 Novelty Numbers-The Fandiller Twins.
 Chanukah Lights-Rec. by Viv- fen Vineburg.
 Pialo Solo-Charlotte Fandiller.
 Why Harold Likes Chanukah- Rec, by Harold Davids.
 Chanukah Candle Dance-Shir- ley Weinberg, Marion Glickman. Pauline Stoll, Esther Hazel Rossin, Jeanne Greenblatt, Ada Simonson, Corrine Hennick, Audrey Schneer, Frances Greenblatt.
 Chanukah of Today-Rec. by Madelyn Robb.
 Vocal Selections-Paulette Wolo- gin.
 The Martyr Child-Playette.
 King-James Kaplan.
 Hannah-Barbara Rosenzweig.
 Benjamin-Harold Calechman.
 Attendant-Milton Goldman.
 Hatikyoh-Sing by School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

Postmaster A. N. Colgrove would like to divert some of this years Christmas rush at the post office from the main office, now located in temporary quarters, corner of Brook and Scovill streets, to the Waterville branch of the Water bury office. Waterville has a well-equipped and up-to-date post office, open on the same scheduie of hours as the main office, and is suggested that residents of the city's so-called northeastern section will find 1t more convenient to letetrs there, than at the main or sdown-town, office. The Water vile post office is in the Good will hall building, on Thomaston avenue, and under Supt James F. Herbert it will be prepared to re- lieve the Waterbury office of considerable portion of the heavy Christmas work.
 The Waterbury postal officials are completing their plans for handling the Christmas rush and work at the temporary quarters, corner of Brook and Scovill streets. Extra workers and trucks will be put on as needed, as soon as the cal rush develops, and arrange ments have been made to set up extra separation and distributfon cases, utilizing one of the upper floors of the Boston Furniture Co building.
 Plans are also being worked out for handling the Christmas crowds that are expected to throng the post office lobbies, and in order to avoid serious congestion and the slowing up of services the postmas- ter both suggests and advices the Christmas mailings be made as early in the day as possible. He says it is the experience of local postal officials that the bulk of the congestion at stamp and parcel windows is likely to occur in the afternoon and early evening hours, and especially betwen the hours or 2 to o'clock. Mailers viisting the post office during the morning and forenoon hours will be apt 10 find fewer people at the windows and therefore they will not nave to wait in line so long.
 There will be no mail deliveries (except special dehvery) on Christ mas day this year, and In thls con. nection the post office department says:
 "During the holiday time the yoAane of mail increases approxi- mately 200 per cent. It is a physi- cal irnpossibility to handle this great mass of mail matetr effi- ciently and promptly within few days. Therefore to assure de- livery. of their Christmas presents, cards, and letetrs by Christmas day tha public should SHOP AND MAIL EARLY. Do your Christ mas shopping so that you can mail your gifts, greetings, and letters 10 relatives, friends, and loved ones at least a week or ten days neIore Christmas, according to the ois. nertnin that they are received on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Disputed Territory Between Japan And
 China Is Described
United Press Writer Was First Newspaperman te
 Reach the Scene and He Related Vivid Story

were challenged by guards at short intervals We passed rows or eoarded shop fronts, drove through deserted tunnels and through quiet streets. The city was obviously afraid of a siege.
 was taken through huge iron gate barring entry to the inner wall of the city and clattered along to the observers headquarters. Here I found Col. Nelson Margetts and It. H. S. Aldrcih of the United States: Col. Badham Thornhill and Capt. F. w. A. Staples and consul Moss of Great Britain; Capt. Fieschi and Counsellor Lepice from the French legation at Peiping; George Kuehlborn, secretary of the German legation. All were eager to return to Peiping, but only Capt Aldrich, Col. Thornhill, and Kuehlborn left Chinchow. They went to Shanhaikwan to continue their investigation.
 The observers said that in addi- ton to the 25,000 Chinese troops in the district, three cavalry regi- ments totalling $500 men were sta- tioned on the -Tungiiao railway line. The troops were com manded by Chang Hseuh-Liang's 6 chief of staff. Gen. Yung-Chen.
 The observers told me that the Chinese discipline was good and that the troops unQuestionably obeyed Chang. The soldiers would retire within the great wall imme- diately if Chang so ordered, the observers said.
 The observers said that Yung- Chen still placed hope on action by the League of Nations.
 I went back to my rickshaw and was driven to a dingy Chinese ho- tel The city was dark save for the lights used by sentries.
 came to Chinchow with Henrik Kauhmann, Danish minister to China, and Lovat Fraser. British military attache at Peiping. We were warned at Mukden of the danger that bandits might attack the train or derail 1t. but the jour- ney was without incident.
 Throngs of peasants returning to China after seasonal farming In Manchuria were aboard the train. Japanese soldiers at the Mukden station searched the peasants and opened their greasy bundles and bedding rolls seeking arms or other contraband.
 Al squad of Japanese troops left the train at Chuli-Ho, where the Japanese have established their southernmost outpost except for a few troops at Hsinminfu.
 I saw my first Chinese armored train at Tangchiawopu. obviously uneuuipped for fighting. Crude Chinese trenches and dugouts north of Tahoshan indicated the Chinese first line of defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Revise National
 Bankruptcy Law
Business Men and Bankers Learn of Changes Through
 Bulletin By Local Chamber of Commerce

!, indebtedness without being brand ed as a bankrupt. "The enormous drain on the re- tail business through personal bankruptcy, and the listing of per sonal obligations in the schedule of business bankruptcy, Is a cause for worry on the part of every con- sumner credit grantor.
 "Either because the average cit- izen has become conversant with the bankruptcy law or Is advised by a none too scrupulous attorney, the public has the idea that per- sonal obligations can be wiped out by bankruptcy proceedings. They think it is a smart thing to do and never question the moral aspect of their act. -
 ITO the credit manager, the wip- ing out of personal debts for the necessaries of life through bank ruptcy, places a scarlet "B" against the name of the individual, which Is as shining and as meaning as the sacrlet "A" on the breast of Hester Prynne, made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
 "The bad debt loss through bankruptcy wiping out the neces- saries of life, amounts to over $70,- 000,000 each year.
 "It would seem that in this day and age, when retailers are so will ling to help the honest debtor by consolidating their bills and ac- cepting small payments so as to emortize the total over a long per- iod of time, the honest man would take advantage of this service and not brand himself with The Scar
 "The National Retail Credit As- sociation is interested in the amendments to the bankruptcy law because We believe 1t fair, equitable and good business-1. To bar the necessaries of life from bankruptcy schedules; 2, To set a minimum amount of indebtedness on volun- tary bankruptcy; 3, To set up agen- cies whereby the honest debtor may amortize his indebtedness without resorting to bankruptcy; 4, To promote uniform and efficient prac tice in the administration of the law; 5, Eo eliminate red tape and insist on a businesslike system in handling all bankruptcies.
 "We urge our entire membership to Study the report or the Depart- ment of justice when 1t is present. ed to congress, and then to im- mediately get in touch with their senators and representatives. urg- ing that they consider the case of the retailer.
 ''The answer to the question, What will Congress do?" is in our own hands if we as citizens will interest ourselves in national legis- lation.
 There is nothing more helpful to a congressman than to know the opinion of his constituents. We should come out in the open and let our senators and representatives known just where we stand on all important matters.
 That job is yours and mine = with the meeting of hte seventy second congress-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
BY FREDERICK KUH f02f hv limited Pre06)

(COpyright 1881, Dy OhAstu T.e'l
 Chinchow, Manchuria, Dec (U. P.)-A Chinese army Of 2e,000 men billeted in the Chinchow area to-day appeared determined to avoid all offensive action against the Japanese.
 Chinchow was stricken with the fear of seize. The native popuIa- ton was frightened by Japanese airplanes flying over the city. There was no sign of preparation for de- fense or offense.
 Neutral observers here told me that a. Chinese offensive was out or the question. They believed that the proposal to create a neutral zone had failed, chiefly due to the Japanese attitude.
 The city was under semi-martial law. Shops were boarded up. Streets were empty except for mii. itary sentinels and an occaslonai clattering rickshaw.
 Japanese airplanes have passed over the city daily. but Chinese soldiers made no attempts to shoot at them. Neutral observers said the planes were on scouting duty.
 The foreign observers. both mil itary and diplomatic, were quar- tered at the university dormitory. The cold weather found the men none too pleased with their mis-
 The observers told me that after ii days of inspection they were convinced that Chang Hseuh- Iiang's army was not concentrat- ing for defense or attack and that the troops were receiving no re- endorsements. The soldiers were mostly billeted in villages between Shanhaikwan, at the great wall Of China. and Tahoshan.
 The observers reported BLOOD Chinese troops in the area. Some were well equipped.
 The observers were instructed originally to prepare a neutral zone in the Chinchow area. A break in the railway line between Chinchow and Mukden- prevented them from establishing contact with the Japanese headquarters.
 As the first correspondent to reach Chinchow since the Japan ese abandoned their recent push southward toward the city. l found the streets deserted except for military guards stationed at short intervals. arrived here on The first train over the Mukden- PclpIng line since the dynamlting of four small bridges on Nov 27 during the withdrawal of the Jap- anese troops.
 hailed riclSshaw and started for the university dormitory to con- fer with che neutral observers. My rlckshaw was accompanied by Chi- nese soldiers who kept their fingers on their revolver triggers and shouted the password when they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Wright Jailed
 For 12 Months
Burglary and Theft of Car Charged Against Man Who
 Admits Guilt

Pleading guilty to the charges of burglary and theft of an auto mobile William Wright, 35, former ly of Portland, Maine, was sentenc- ed to jail for one year by Judge T. V. Meyer in police court this morning. He resolved six months on each complaint.
 Wright was captured early this week in Agawam, Mass, while driv- ing Studebaker car stolen here on November 22nd. The machine was taken from the garage of Bruno Riefe of the Plank road. The &C., cused was arrested in the Bay State after stealing a set of markers and placing them on the stolen car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

a rush of applicants to the police and to organisations that make an effort to meet such a situation.
 For years the police refused to accommodate night lodgers, except in rare cases of aged or crippled men, on the grounds that they were encouraging professional panhand- lers. Times have changed and so has the attitude of tn police. They are not catering now to Weary Willies", but to men, who are vic- tims of circumstances, men who are deserving of 8 helping hand It has been hard for the police to turn out their night guests in the morning without a stimulating cup of coffee to cheer them up on the start of just another day, but arrangements are expected to be made very shortly whereby the authorities will be in a position to dispense "bracer" to the men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Miss Goble Evangelist
 At Temple Hall

The evangelist meetings being conducted by Miss Irene Goble at Temple hall will be resumed again this evening. The meeting tonight opens at 1880 o'clock with the sub- ject, Behold the Man." To.mop- row afternoon the subject will be "The Court Scene" and on Sunday evening a drama, "The Prodigal Son" will be presented. Included in the program tomorrow night will be old familiar songs and sacred numbers. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Homeless Men .
 Seek Lodgings
Average of Thirty Apply Nightly at PoEce Head-
 quarters v
quarters

On a nightly average of thirty and more within the past two nights homeless men have applied for lodging at local police head quarters.
 A rule of years standing has been tossed in complete discard to cope with the situation. Appreciat- ing the unfortunate predicament of many of the applicants Superin- tendent of Police Joseph H. Mo- Lean has removed all obstacles to men finding a warm place to spend the night. There are no beds avail able, but what few comforts a plank couch may have for the lodgers they are welcome to 1t at headquarters. All applicants are given places in the main cellroom, apart from the prisoners. In the morning they are released to go their different ways. The police re- gret that they are not in posi- tion to give their guests a coffee "bracer" these cold mornings. Sup erintendent Mclean, however, has agreed to serve any that local res- taurant owners or citizens may wish to contribute for the benefit of these men.
 Hartford has pointed the way in the present situation by opening up a municipal lodging house. It is only temporary enterprise. but warranted by conditions. Officials of the Salvation Army, Lincoln House, the city department of pub lie welfare and other organiza- tions are inclined to the opinion that Waterbury may be obliged to take over one of several suitable buildings here for similar purposes. Lodging then in more comfort able way can be furnished to all applicants. Waterbury boasts of several "f1op houses, where a guest might obtain place to sleep at 25 cents or less a night, but off, ten times the most deserving men have not the price nor the nerve to panhandle for it on the streets.
 During the summer and to re- cent date Library Park and the Central Green has been the "bou- doir" of scores of jobless and homeless men. The weather has made it impossible to sleep out doors, consequently there has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

When his statement was to resi- dence was checked up the fact that the car had been illegally taken. was discovered.
 The defendant who was brought to Waterbury by Lieutenant WNS liam Pollard confessed that he had gained entrance to the garage by smashings a window. He then forced the lock of the door with a hammer wrecked the ignition switch and rearrange the wires to start the motor.
 Wright formerl worked asi . deck hand on a ship engaged i'm trade along the Atlantic coats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
MOTION FILLED TO

A motion to set aside the seb0 verdict awarded Miss Julia Carpin- ella against the Y. and W. Grand Stores has been flied in superior court. The sum was allowed the girl by q jury in superior court this week following trial of the suit In which she asked s1S,00O damages. she charged her reputA. ton was damaged by her alleged false arrest for the theft of quar- ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
DIR HARRY COHEN AT
 BETH FL SYNAGOGUE

Dr Harry Cohen of Norwich and Rabbi Harry E. Schwartz of Beth El exchanged pulpits last evening. The former spoke on the value of education of the Jewish children in the language. tradition and re- ligion of their ancestors. Follow ing the services, Dr Cohen was guest of the discussion group which
 met at the home of Morris Koaer- oky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
OBITUARY

LEPORE Mrs Donatucci Lepore, age 54 years, wife of Pas quale Lepore died last evening at her home 79 Seymour street after a brief illness. She was a native of Italy but had been a resident of this city for 19 years. She was we'll known and highly respected among the Italian residents of the city. Mrs Lepore leaves her husband; three sons, Thomas, Anthony and
 Erasmo Lepore; three daughters. Sadie, Carmella and Emma Lepore all of this city and one brother Michael Bilancia of Chicago. The funeral will be held Mon , day morning at a time to be an- nounced later to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where a mass of requiem will be celebrat- ed. Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 CATTANEO-Mrs Myrtle Riggs Cattaneo, wife of Frank Cattaneo. died at Grace hospital, New Haven, last night. Mrs Cattaneo. the daughter of MT and Mrs Albert Riggs of Cheshire lived at 1SS Washington avenue. Hamden, and was a visiting nurse in that town for the past two years.
 Mrs Cattaneo was graduated from the nurses training school of Grace hospital. She was married to Frank Cattaneo May 10. 1880. She is survived by her husband. infant son, and her parents.
 The body was removed to the home of her parents in Cheshire and friends may call this evening. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev Herbert Bainton, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Che- shire.
 ANGRAVE-Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs Carrie (Graham) Angrave. age 72 years, wife of George Angrave who died on Wednesday in Longwood. Florida. Mrs Angrave was well known resident of this city for 70 years and left here IF years ago with her husband to reside in Florida. Mir Angrave formerly conducted a steel forging business on Brown street here.
 Mrs Angrave Is survived by her husband; one son William 10. Nash; q granddaughter, Francis Nash; two nieces and two nephews. Mrs Edwin Jones of this city. ans Arthur E. Dietrich of Burlington and Graham White and q. R. An. grave of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Farewell Party For
 Dr. John T. Spignesi

Dr. John T. Spignesi, who has interned at St. Mary's hospital for the past year, was rendered a fare- we'll party at the institution Tues day night. Dr. Spignesi left We'd nesday for New Haven where he will practice medicine. He was one of the successful candidates in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

E. Union will be conducted by Miss
 Marjorie Durham, president. The topic of the evening is, What Prayers Are and Are Not An- swered?" This is a very important topic and it is expected that many will attend. The evening service will be conducted at the usual hour 7:45, by the pastor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
MOUNT OLIVE A. M. k. ZION
 CHURCH

Sunday morning the pastor will preach from the subjectj, "The Bread of Life" Following is holy communion. Church school will be conducted by Mrs Anna Durham, superintendent. In the afternoon the pastor and church will worship with the Zion Baptist church, the pastor will preach, the choir will render music. At p. m. the V. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

output is largely boosted in Decem- Der by the demand thrown upon the generating apparatus when Connecticut's numerous department stores and gift shops remain open in the evening hours during the two weeks preceding Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

Telegraph Editors Note = Frederick Kuh, United Press Correspondent in the Manchur- ian area disputed by Japan and China, was the first news paperman to reach Chtnchow, headouarters of Marshal Chang Hseuh-Liang's army. Kuh's description of the city and his interview with neutral observers are contained in the following dispatch.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
CHURCH NOTES
Christian Science Services

CnTlSt4an SClcnCe SGfVlCGS God the Only Cause and Crea- tor will be the subject of the les- son-sermon.
 The Golden Text is taken from Deuteronomy 6:4, 5: Hear, o Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might"
 Selections from the Bible in- clude the following passages from Isaiah 45: II, 12: :'Thus saith the Lord, the Hol One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and con- corning the work of my hands com mand ye me. I have made the earth, and created man upon it.: r even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded"
 Correlative readings from the Christian Science Textbook, "Sci- ence and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy include the following: 'In the in- finite of Mind, matter must be un- known. Symbols and elements of discord and decay are not products of the infinite, perfect, and eternal all. From Love and from the light and harmony which are the abode of Spirit, only reflections of good can come. All, things beautiful and harmless are ideas of Mind. Mind creates and multiplies them, and the product must be mentap (2O8: D. There is but one creator and one creation. This creation consists of the unfolding of spiritual ideas and their identities, which are em- braced in the infinite Mind and for ever reflected. Those ideas range from the infinitesimal to inf1nity. and the highest ideas are the sons and daughters of God (502:2O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
SECOND CHURCH
 SUNDAY NOON CLUB

Carl J. Jenson will be the speaker at the Second church Sum day Noon club tomorrow His subject will be Music in Religion"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
SHIFT CHRISTMAS MAIL TO WkTERVILLEP. o.
Colgrove Pleads
 For Public To
 Use Station
Will Tighten Burden at Temporary Headquarters Here -'Vle We'll Equipped to Handle Anticipated Rush Organize Here for Holiday Business

or before Christmas day, but will
 be q great aid to your postal ser- vice and to postal employees and enable them to spend Christmas day with their families."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

DIED LEPORE-In this city Dec {. 1881 Mrs Donatucci Lepore of 79 Sey- mour St. Funeral Monday morning, time to be announced later. to Our Lady of Mt Carmel church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 CATTANE0-In New Haven Dec 4, 1881 Mrs Myrtle Riggs Cattaneo of Cheshire, Conn. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in Hillside cemetery, Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS AT FIELD STREET ARMORY

Field street armory will be taxed to capacity this afternoon at a joint meeting of the Waterbury Boy and Girl Scouts. The full pro- gram appeared in this paper yes- 'terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
 friends. relatives. neighbors and Elena society. tho South End Boys the Foresters of America and The
 MarcianO Laurino Filodramatic Co for their Kindness. and sympathy shown to us during our recent
 bereavement tho death Of our he. | loved wife, mother and sister, Mira Josephine CiprlanO, RorcO c'iPptANo < FAMILY, MBs MBsss E oliHxoNyihA, onli,HSxNihA,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
MASS NOTICE

mass of requiem will! be celebrat- ed Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock at St Francis Xavier church for the repose of the soul of the late Daniel shugrue.