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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
MERCHANTS REPORT BUSINESS INCREASE
.Y LEADER IN
 MERIDEN CONFAB
Professor L. K. Hall of
 Springfield College | Leads Group
ON BOY PSYCHOLO OGY

Seventy-five volunteer club lead CTS of YMCA boys groups gathered at Meriden last night for discus sion on boy psychology and group psychology led by Professor l.. K. Hall of. Springfield college. Four YMCA centers were represented as groups from New Haven county.
 Thirty-one club leaders rep resented the Waterbury YMCA boys department making the larg- est group from any center in the county. The Waterbury Y sent IT leaders of grammar school clubs, 6 leads of high scohol clubs, lead- CTS of employed boys clubs. There are 53 volunteer leaders now work ing in charge of clubs of boys in the three branches of the YMCA in Waterbury.
 Professor l.. K. Hall in his talk on boys psychology listed five fundamental urges as being respon- sible for the various things a boy does in his every act during the day. One, seeking new adventures or thrills: two. seeking recognition; three, seeking personal response; 1. e. to be trusted, loved, appre- ciated; four, seeking security or self lf-assurance; five, seeking ex- pression for physical urges.
 L. G. Hall went on to say that any boys program which under stands and meets these hungers will get the whole hearted CO., operation and interest of the boys. He went on to strees the value of a boy finding satisfaction in the va rious parts of the club program he enters. He stressed the need to participate in the planning of club programs and the value of having boys share the responsibility of running their own club organiza- tfon. Boys" said Professor Hall,
 :don't learn what they don't do." They also learn to do the things which give satisfaction and it is the job of a club leader to help these boys seek permanent satisfac- tions in worth while activities" A leaders influence Is exerted by first being liked by the boys, second by providing opportunity for boys to make choices and plans.
 Professor Hall talked during the evening on the value of a natural group as compared to an artificial group. He stressed the value of the Y club plan which brings together group of friends thus starting with a natural cohesive group with
 The leaders who attended last night were Harold Dayton, Clyde Ferry, Richard Crane, Joseph Car roll, Joseph Kushlis, Silvio Carri- silo, Patrick Wallace, Ed. Smith, Tom Healy. James Cantwell, J.. Kelley, A. Worth, Clarence Tobin, F. Alderson, John F. Zwick, Dom- mic Tarulo, Calvin Teller, Dan San- tora, Arthur Blewitt, Joe Geigle. John Mulhern, Gus Schoeck, George Hughes, Ed. Kenny. James Colwell, Glenn Griffith, William Tracy, Nick Orsini. John Mellon, Duke Meleski, William F. Briggs. The other leaders who were un- able to attend were Fred Moul- throp, William Shatus, Herb Colby, D. DeLeone. Ray Ouimet, Frank Conroy, Chester May, Pat Costello, Robert Pfeiffer, Fred Pierpont, pr. Glen D. Sweet, Jack Wallace, Wall ter Teller, Newton Post, George Brown, Nick Daniello. Joseph Dip poletto, Wilbury Duxberry, Pat Moran, Eugene Sheehan, Ed. Ger maine. Joseph Pernat0zzi, Archie Graho, Willard Shove, John Herr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11

Bank clearings and debits, build ing operations. electric and gas con- sumption, incurance sales, retail business and the number of new residents showed an increase dur ing October, a local survey of the past month made public by the shows. Bank savings, employment. postal receipts and the number of telephones in use in the city, ac- cording to the report, showed a de- crease.
 During october the total bank clearings amounted to $8,033,600. an increase of $1,775,3OO as com pared with September. The Octo- Der figure is, however, $2,233, 7O5 less than the record for October of 1880. Bank debits during the past month were $30,563,170.96. an increase of $4,S29,260.46. This fig
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
JOE HAD FIN. BUT
 THE FTREMEN DIDN'T
By NEA Service

Denver, Colorado - Life was dull for Joe Mackalek, adding up figures on potatoes, onions. cab bages and tomatoes in 8 commis- sion house here that Is, until he heard g. fire engine clang up the street. Then Joe not only made life exciting for himself, but also for the fire department of the city.
 For the past five months the fire department has been called out on numerous false alarms. Off, ficials laid @ trap for the culprit = and found Joe.
 It was found that during the past few months he had turned in from one to five alarms nightly, and that he had totaled 247 up to the time he was caught. It was figured that these alarms cost the city about $S.500. not to mention the interrupted peace of pinochle- playing firemen.
 Under the law the only pen. alty possible was a $1O0 fine!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
October Figures
 Show Definite
 Trend Upward
Bank Debits and Clearings, Building Operations, EIec- tric and Gas Consumption and Insurance Sales Give Hope That Depression Is Fading From City

ure, also, is a decrease from Octo. Der of 1880, the difference being The net decrease in October, 1880, was only $276,988.- 33. During october there were 30 building permits issued, involving a total valuation of $lO6,642, a de- crease of 24 permits and decrease of $2080 in value as compared with the same period in 1880. There was also decrease of 13 permits as compared with September of this year. Nevertheless, there was an increase in value during Octo- Der of $36,5S7 as compared with September, 1881.
 The report issued today showed that during the month of October there were 27,339 persons employ ed in manufacturing concerns, pub lie utilities, retail stores employ ing 65 or over, showing a decrease of 57 persons as compared with September. The report also showed that during October in the eight largest factories, there were 13,845 persons employed. a decrease of 353 as compared with September.
 During October there were .10,- V4OtSVV hWH OA CACSbAA( GuAAChS consumed, an increase of 693,209 kwh as compared with October. 1880, and an increase of 1,953,973 kwh as compared with September of this year. There were 73,487,- 900 cubic feet of gas consumed in October of 1890 and an increase of 1,972,000 cubic feet as compared with September.
 Insurance companies reported that sales for october showed a slight increase as compared with the previous month. However, can- cellations and loans are still notice- able. During October 23 new fom- flies came here to live.
 Postol receipts for October amounted to $40.416.12, a decrease of $7.122.08 as compared with Oc- tober of 1930. Real estate tnasac- tions during October compared fa- vorably with the transactions dur ing the same period in 1880.
 Retail merchants reported that business for october showed a marked increase as compared with September. The net decrease in the number of telephones in use for October was 132.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
1 NAUGATUCK Veterans Honor
 Deceased Members
Hold Exercises at War Memorial - Elks to Hold
 Hockey Practice Tonight

Members of Naugatuck post oi the American Legion and Crusader post, Veterans of Foreign Wars paid their respects to their depart ed ex-service men this morning with Armistice day exercises held al the war memorial on the horse shoe green. The members of botf organizations headed by the higf school band marched to the me morial from the American LegioT rooms shortly before II o'clock.
 The exercises were short but i'm pressive. Atty. James l.. Dalton was the speaker at the exercises. He recalled to mind the great signifi. canoe of the day and what 1t meant to the history of the entire world Prayers were offered, taps were sounded and a volley fired by the firing squad. Troops and 10 of tht Bow Scouts joined in the parade with the ex-service men. To-nigh Naugatuck post will hold their an nuai Armsitice dance in the Gen opera house. It is expected that large gathering will attend. There will be a short intermission at the dance at Il o'clock while taps are sounded.
 Crusader post, Veterans of For eipn Wars will dedicate their new home on Rubber avenue tonight with fitting exercises. Many prom inent members of the state order are expected to be present at the exercises. The auxiliary of the post will join with tn post members in the dedication.
 The local banks and libraries are closed to-day in observance or Armistice day, otherwise there IS little observance or the day being made in the borough.
 Start Practice Tonight
 Practice will be held tonight in Tano's dance garden by the hockey team of Naugatuck lodge of Eilks in preparation for their contest Saturday night with West Haven Elks hockey team to be played in West Haven. Last year Naugy lodge played several interesting contests and during the winter months there was great interest displayed in the game. The following members of the lodge are asked to report for the practice session tonight: James Sweetman Thomas Lawley, Joseph Casey. Lou Kroddl. Henry Freeman, James T. Leary, Edward Leary, John Kelly, Ralph Gilnack. Francis Driscoll, Edward Leach, Edward Healy, Louis Schiller and Percy Fox. Any other member of the iodga who would like to get into the game will be welcomed. The local contingent will leave for West Haven Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock.
 Corps Inspection Tonight
 Mrs. Blanche Maton of Water- bury will inspect Isbell Women's Relief corps at their regular meet ing to be held tonight at o. clock in Pythian hall. Several cam didates will be initiated. All mem- bers of the corps are asked to at- tend.
 Expect Hard Contest
 A stiff workout was held last night by the All-Naugatuck foot ball team in preparation for their contest on Sunday with the South Ends of Waterbury. Sundays game is expected to be one of the hard est on the local schedule to date. The team will again practice on Friday night.
 Addressed ROtarians
 As a special observance Of Arm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
Y. M. C. A. Notes

Between 50 and 60 foremen from the American Brass company will attend tomorrow nights meeting of the Industrial Foremen's club at the Y. M. c. A. Other good size delegations are expected from Farrel Foundry, Lux Clock, Seth Thomas Clock company, Bristol company, Patent Button company, Chase Companies, and the Oakville company. These, together with smaller delegations from 10 or 12 other factories, should bring the total attendance to about 150.
 Safety and Success" will be the topic for discussion, by a represen- tative of the Travellers Insurance company, Hartford. Previous to the supper, which will be served at o'clock in the "Y" cafeteria, Chairman John B. Guthrie of the safety committee recently appoint ed has called a meeting of his com mitteemen to consider what report they shall make to the club regard ing a competitive safety contest. At a short business meeting of the club preceding the evenings dis cussion an amendment to the con- stitution will be proposed, making all club dues payable October T., and anually thereafter.
 About 30 members of the Water bury Public Speaking club attend ed the November meeting which was held last night at Reymond's Bakery instead of at the Y. M. C.. A. as usual. Adolph Raymond, a member of the club, gave his fel- low club members an opportunity to see bread and doughnuts in the process of making. At the con- clusion of the inspection trip, MT Reymond gave a talk on Scientific Bread Making" and answered many questions after which refreshments were served and a social hour was enjoyed.
 Walter s. Berry's new class in Fundamentals of Modern Leader ship" will open at the Y. M. c. A. next Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. This class is open only to execu- tives and foremen in local factories, but to department heads and supervisors of all kinds. The class will meet every other Friday night. ten sessions in all. Further infor- nation may be secured from Arthur L. Purinton, educational secretary of the Y. M. c. A.
 Registration is still open in Will liam B. Elwells class in English literature which meets on Monday nights and in John c. Bradley's class in metallurgy, which meets on Thursday night.
 The Cwoan's club will meet at 7:15 tonight and after a short ses- sion including election of officers will adjourn at 7:45 to attend the Armistice day mass meeting at the Second Congregational church. st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
WATER VILE

Franklin Warren of Suffold street, Fairmount, and his entire staff of officers, were installed this week to direct the affairs of the Fairmount Community club during the next twelve months. The in- stallation took place at the regular monthly business meeting of the club held at the rooms of the Beardsley and Wolcott Foremen's club. The officers had been elected at the October meeting.
 One hundred and fifteen mem- bers attended the meeting of the club and thoroughly enjoyed the installation ceremonies which were conducted by Frank Bailey and Robert Mcbride. In addition to MT. Warren the following officers were seated: First vice-president. Mrs. Frank Bailey; second vice-presi- dent, Patrick Winston; third vice. president, Joseph Cosgriff; secre- tary, John A. Lord; treasurer, Frederick Seidel; trustees, Elmer E. Wilson, Mrs. Frederick Pondim and Louis E. Granger; chairman public improvement committee, Irving Tucker; chairman entertain ment committee, Frank Bailey; chairman ways and means commit tee, Mrs. Walter Hoerman; chair man of refreshment committee, Mrs. Clifford Northrup. and audit ing committee, James Morrow and William Weymer.
 MT. Warren succeeds Elmer E. Wilson who has served as presi- dent of the club since its organiza- tion, two years ago. Under, the lat ter's guidance the club member ship has grown from twelve to one hundred twenty, a gain of one thousand percent. Fortunately as 1t has grown in numbers, the spirit and enthusiasm of its members has increased approximately so that 1t is one of the liveliest community organization in the city. MT. Will son was presented with a fountain pen and pencil set in appreciation of his tireless efforts in behalf of the organization.
 The new president has been a loyal club worker since its organ is thoroughly familiar with it's program and its objects and is. therefore, in a position to lead 1t on to further success.
 Preceding the meeting the club members enjoyed a clam chowder supper prepared and served under the direction of MT. and Mrs. Wal- ter Hoerman. During the meal the Fairmount orchestra rendered sev- eral selections whcih were thor oughly enjoyed.
 A new project--a sewing organ lzation--composed of women mem- bers of the club was announced at the meeting. This group will meet at regular intervals at the homes of various members. The first meeting will take place at the home of Mrs. Frank Bailey. 99 Essex street, at 2:30 D. n.. Wednesday. November 18th.
 Bowling Match
 Waterviile bowling fans. of whom there are scores. are keen iy inteersted in the match game scheduled as part Of the opening program of Moore's Bowling alleys In Goodwill hall building this eve. ming. At Q o'clock Moore's ail.star team will meet Andy Carroll's Gen. lots Promoters in what should Dc an excellent match.
 Moore has assembled an excel. lent group of bowlers, including "Hppie" 0aRain. Jim McMahon. 0esrge oliver. Bili Kielty. Bernard O'Rourke, George Tucker end Johnny Moore.
 A large attendance ia anticipated at the alleys this evening in eFdeF 10 assist in successfully launching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11
CARD PARTY AT ST
 FRANCIS XAVIER CHUI

A committee of the Holy Name society of St Francis Xavier church is making plans for a card party to be held in the parish hall on the evening of Tuesday, November 24. They have had a good many gatherings of this kind at St Fran cis Xavier hall, but the committee is of the opinion that the one now coming will be the biggest and best of all. #
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11

Naples = Here is strange tale from Avellino about m odd rooster The bird is a large specimen or tns Anc0na variety, almost black. witn a huge tail ana military spurs. The odd thing about the rooster is tha. every day. as regular as n clock, V steals away to q nest and lays an egg. The egg in only half tho size of an ordinary hons egg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-11

Johnny Moore's latest venture. The alleys have been thoroughly reno yated and put into excellent shape and should provide excellent facili- ties. Those desirous of forming leagues are requested to communi- cate with MT. Moore at the earliest possible moment.
 Arinistice Day
 Sprague grammar school and the Wateryiile branch of the Silas Bronson library are closed to-day in observance of Armistice day. Local industrial plants and mer- cantile establishments and the post office are operating on their usual schedules. however.
 Kendall -Ben0lt
 Several Waterville people were interested in the marriage or MISS Elizabeth Benoit, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Benoit or west Farm street. Waterbury. and Maurice A. Kendall of Park place. which was performed by Rev: Thomas Hanley. at st. Thomas rectory, yesterday. Mrs. Kendall IS a niece of Mrs. Martin J. Mc- Donough of Thomaston avenue. with whom she has often visited and she has many local friends. An informal reception took place yes- terday afternoon at the McDonoush
 Gun Club Meeting
 There will be e meeting of the Watervlile Rod and Gun club toe morrow night at s o'clock nt the club house on Mt Tobe. It Is highly important that ali membere attend t0 discuss the annual meeting and election of officers which will DO held ln the near future, tho date Co be decided tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Exploration.

These beautiful Summer days are the
best in the year for the exploration of
ones own neighborhood. international
adventures may go from land to land.
accompanied by the good wishes of hui
manity, but the vast majority Of folk
cannot 10 so far. Let them, then, ex-
plore the immediate neighborhoods Of
their own homes, and feel assured Of
the fact that they win ind much to
commend. The city man gets used TO
staying in his own cubby hole; he enjoys
the society Of his own family and the
sound Of his own radio. Men who work
get IN the habit Of beaten tracks; .
chart of their daily iourneytngs would
show q constant running backward and
forward over one path. except for the
one huge variation Of the annual yaca-
ton. There are scores Of bypaths near
home. especially II one lives near the
border Of some great park. such as Rock
Creek. or Ia the suburbs. which are un-
known ways. These may be investigated
these Summer days with profit and
Measure. Saturday afternoons yield
many golden hours to the home neigh
borhood explorer: while the span Of
Sunday may be turned 70 longer trips. n
which some snsiEhborins sommunits,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Harvey and Nardskog.

Perhaps Coin" Harvey, octogenarian
political economist, believes that the
adage about the early bird getting the
worm applies to politics as well as avian
gastronomy. Certainly he is the earliest
bird in the political field of the 1892
presidential campaign. Yesterday at
Monte Ne, Ark, which is in itself a
geographical revelation to millions of
Americans. he was nominated for
President by the Liberty Party" This
announcement is accompanied by the
explanation that the Liberty Party was
formed only on the eve Of the nomina-
ton, at q convention called under
Harvey's leadership. Harvey was named
unanimously against his own demurrer,
he refusing the nomination at first but
accepting under pressure. Then the
convention proceeded to select run
ming mate for, Coin" Two names were
proposed, Homer Earl Of Lincoln, Nebr.,
and Andre N. Nardskog Of Los Angeles.
Mr.. Nardskog. whose name VIII at least
add interest 10 the campaign, was
chosen by q vote Of 354 to 80. Lest it
be assumed from this figure that the
convention was large one. it should
be noted that the total vote cast was
greater than the number Of delegates
attending, as all the States represented
were given multiple votes. although fun
delegations we're not present Prior to
the nominations the convention, amid
scenes Of disorder" adopted . platform
proposing with other things revision of
the monetary system, q moratorium on
private INSTRUMENTATION being some
what In fashion just now-and Govern
ment ownership of all utilities.
The revision of the monetary system
OF the country which the Harvey con-
vention demanded is to comprise the
free coinage Of silver as "co-ordinate
money" with paper as currency and
not as redemption money. This is only
appropriate, considering Coins" per-
formances as an economist. Memory
goes back TO his Financial School,"
which gained q wide circulation thirty
i've years ago, at the time OF the first
Bryan presidential campaign, The gen.
Grafton that read that remarkable work
has greatly diminished In numbers.
Great changes have occurred since the
book made its appearance and abetted
the Bryan candidacy. "Free silver" has
been several times rejected by the
American electorate. Now, however,
there is somewhat Of . silver revival
growing in part out OF the demonetiza-
ton Of the white metal in the east.
Harvey and Nardskog names
to conjure with. one because Of its
familiarity and the other by its oddity.
1t is an interesting ticket. Maybe it
win stand the stress OF the next four
teen months and be a factor In the
balloting Of 1892. Perhaps Coin" how
ever, has no especial aspiration for the
presidency, but realizes the advantages
CT publicity and is contemplating
another contribution TO the economic
literature Of America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Paster Airnlanes.


Before long," said Capt. Prank
Hawks yesterday. as he stepped out Of
his fast plane at the Newark airport,
transport planes win be making the
speed that now make with my single
scatter" And the eminent flyer Is
probably right In his prophecy. Al
ready transport lines are beginning to
speed up their services and the public
Is reaping the benefit Of extra-fast air
transportation. OF course, Capt Hawks
did not mean that In the next year or
90 big commercial ship carrying four
teen Or more passengers will be able to
do what he did yesterday with his
Mystery s, that darting bird Of the sky
that has carried him to more worlds
records than be can count.
Yesterday, for example, he added
seven new records 70 his list and it is
becoming apparent that almost every
time he gives it the gun" he win
create another. Think OF IT. A dis
lance Of e03 miles In ( hours and Q
minutes! And this Ia the way he did
II between stops; I4s miles In 40 min
utes. 25 miles In minutes, 81 miles
in rs minutes, 17s miles in So minutes
and 103 miles, from Richmond TO
washington, in one-hak hour. or at the
rate OF 206 miles an hour. Then from
washington 10 Camden in A. minutes.
and the last leg, from there 10 Newark,
. distance Of u miles, In Il minutes
Tor a grand average from Atlanta to
New York at 1872 miles an hour.
Hawks and "Al" Williams. the former
crack Navy pilot. have probably done
more than any other two men to make
the public demand more speed in its air
transportation, and there IL no ques-
tion but that this demand viii be an
Bwered by the manufacturers Of air
planes with better and faster ships
When 1t 10 realized that In the short
space Of seventeen years the speed OF
= plane has jumped from IS miles an
hour to s57 miles an hour, it is moi
difficult TO zee the inevitable trend
Faster planes will come and soon, but
st win be none too soon for this fast
travelling generation.