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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
The Campaign for Prohibition
The Committee Will Meet at the YMCA This
 Afternoon

William G. Green, chairman Of the committee on cooperation py business men which is helping to arrange for the meetings Of the allied campaigner for prohibition who will visit Waterbury January 2 and 3, has called a meeting To his committee at the Y. M. c. A. today at 5:15 p. m. Miss Lois Beach and her committee of young people from eighteen churches met yesterday afternoon to perfect plans for the youth banquet which will be held January End at the First Methodist church.
 The allied campaigners for pro- hibition are coming to Waterbury as a part of a coast-to-coast tour of five hundred cities in the interest of observance of the eighteenth amendment. Herbert s. Smith Is the chairman of the committee in charge of local arrangements for their visit. There will be six meet ing during the two days they are here. T he campaign will open with a women's luncheon at the Y. M. c. A. at 12:30, January End. At 2:30 D. m. there will be a mass meting at the First Methodist church at which the speakers wil lbe Colonel Raymond Robins and Miss Norma Brown. At 5:45 there will be a youth banquet at which Robert C.. Ropp will be the speaker. At 7:30 Robert c. Ropp and Col. Robins will address another mass meeting at the First Methodist church.
 Sunday afternoon at 2:30 Dr Ira Landrith will be the speaker, while at 7:30 the series of meetings will be concluded with addresses by Oliver w. Stewart and Dr Daniel A. Polling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
THE DAUGHTERS
 OF ITALY OFFICERS

The following officers were elect ed at the meeting of the Daugh- ters of Italy Fiday night: Chief companion, Mrs. Marie c. Stango; sub-chief companion, Mrs. Fuller; finacial secretary, Anna Hadden; recoding secretary, Gioconda Lom- bad; treasurer, Lucy D'Andrea; right guide, Angeline Palladino; left guide, Mrs Michael Ritucci; inside guard, Frances Terregono; outside guard, Louise Mazzaffero. The following members were ap- pointed to the committee to plan for the annual ball: Mrs. Angeline Palladino, Mrs. Michael Ritucci, Mrs. Anna Hadden, Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Domenic Castellano, Mrs. Lucy Pisanello, Mrs. Joseph Lom- bard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
College Forum
 at Central Y
Young Men Gave Five Minute Talks Yester-
 day Afternoon

The Sunday afternoon forum at the Central Y yesterday was known as the College Forum" Several young men members of the local Y. M. e A. who have gone away to college spoke for five minutes apiece on the outstanding char acteristics of their college.
 Irving Johnson of Dartmouth opened the meeting and was fol- lowed by Robert Wood freshman at Syracuse. Milton Jennes then gave a comprehensive talk on Yale following which George Putnam spoke for Colby, Vaughn Gooding for Fordham, Chris Smith for Springfield and Dan Smith for Vil- lanova. The forum was so suc- cessful that, request was made for a similar meeting next Sum- day when moro Y boys are home from college on their Christmas vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Registration of
 the Unemployed
The YMCA to Furnish Rec- reatiOn and Education
 to Large Number

Registration of Unemployed men for the program of recreation and education which has been set up by the Y. M. c. A. committee on unemployment Is still open, accord ing to announcement this morning by Edward R. Tracy and Arthur L.. Purinton, chairman and secretary of the committee. To date ninety men have responded to the invita- tion of the "Y'' to participate with out cost or obligation in this spec iaf program for unemployed men.
 Of the seventy-five men who re- ported last Thursday morning at the initial session. seventy of the men enrolled in the special gym classes which will be conducted every Tuesday and Thursday morn- ing at 9:30 o'clock. The demands for educational classes was divided as follows: English, 25; blue print reading 24; architectural drawing IS; arithmetic IS; salesmanship IA.
 A special meeting of the educa- tional committee was to be held this noon to consider the matter of securing volunteers instructors to handle these classes during the day time. All unemployed men who expect participate in this "Y" program should be at the Central Y. M. c. 4. at 9:30 o'clock tomor- row morning for a work -out in the gym and for instructions as to when the educational classes will meet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Conventions, Not
 Legislatures, To
 Make Amendments
Senator Would Prevent Recurrence of Action That Marked Adoption of 18th Sees Rights of PeO- ple Invaded By Legislative Procedure

within seven years after the pro- posal of such amendment.
 "The members of any constitu- tional convention in any state called for the adoption of any pro- posed amendment shall be elected at separate public election to be held not less than ninety days sub sequent to the proposal of the amendment, at which election each qualified voter of the state shall be entitled to one vote for all the members of the convention.
 ''The number of members to be elected to any such state conven- ton shall in no case be less than the total number of mem bers of congress and of the senate of the United States, to, which such state shall be by law entitled at the time of the proposal of the amendment. The individual qualifications of members of such state conventions shall be the same as those now prescribed for members of the electoral college.
 "The control of all details of selection and meetings of any such conventions in the several states shall lie with the several states re- spectively.
 Any state or it's people may by state constitutional provision here after enacted regulate the exercise of the power of the legislature of such state to. adopt amendments to the constitution of, the United States"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
BINGHAM TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF PUBLIC
THE WOUND
 PROVED FATAL
Rev Raffaele Ferrari, 0. F., Died Saturday at St
 Vincent'S Hospital
FUNERAL TOMORROW

The Rev Raffaele Ferrari, O. F., member of the Dominican Mission band stationed at St Vincent Ferrer church at 869 Lexington avenue, New York city, died Saturday at St Vincent's hospital from wounds re- ceived during an attempted hold up in a steamship ticket office in New York Thursday night.
 Father Ferrari was well known in Waterbury where he had con- ducted missions on several occa- sions. He was also a member of the mission band which Is under the direction of the Rev John. A. Shell, O. F., of this city. Both the Rev Joseph M. Valdambrini, pas tor of Our Lady of Lourdes church and the Rev Michael J. Lynch, pas- tor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, were acquainted with the dead priest. Numerous Italian res- idents had an acquaintanceshtp with him.
 Father Ferrari was in the steam ship office making arrangements for children's pilgrimage to the Vatican next summer when gun men entered the office. As the priest turned to face the intruders one of the youths fired, the bullet striking the priests right arm and then piercing his abdomen. The bandits then fled.
 Father Ferraris condition had been considered critical, but there was a chance for recovery. He suf- fered a relapse Saturday noon and failed to rally.
 The funeral will be held to- mdrrow morning at 10 o'clock from St Vincent Ferrer church with burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
ANNUAL FORMAL
 DANCE SATURDAY
Waterbury Undergradu- ates of Holy Cross COl-
 lege to Hold Social
AT WOMEN'S CLUB

The first large social event of the Christmas season will be held at the Waterbury Women's Club on Saturday evening, December 26th, when the Waterbury Undergrad uate Club of Holy Cross College will sponsor their annual formal dance. The affair opens week of formal dances which are being given in various places throughout the city by members of the colle- giate circles. The Holy Cross dance in this city is the only event to be given by any of the Holy Cross clubs throughout the state, indicating that large number of state students and members of the alumni will attend.
 The committe in charge includ- ing Walter E. Monagan, Jr. Ray mond J. Fitzpatrick and Edward D. Bergin have made extensive arr engagements for accommodations of guests attending. In sponsoring the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Considerable interest has been aroused in Waterbury and through out the state by the measure intro duced in the U, s. senate by Sena- tor Hiram A. Bingham of New Ha- ven. It would amend the con- stitution so that in the future no amendments could be adopted that would confer on the government of the United States any added pow CTS over the people or their indi- vidual rights other than by con- ventions of the people in the sev- eral states.
 At present ratification of consti- tutional amendments Is by one of two methods-state legislative ac- tion or convention such as Senator Bingham proposes. If an amend ment such as the 18th were again proposed 1t could not be ratified by three-fourths of the legislatures but would have to be ratified by the people of the several states meeting directly in conventions themse1ves.S
 Text of Resolution.
 The joint resolution (S. J. Res 57) proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States was read the first time by its title, the second time at length and referred to the committee on the judiciary as follows:
 Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in con- gress assembled, (two-thirds o! each house ccncurring therein), that the following is proposed as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and pur- poses as a part or the constitution when ratified by conventions In lthree-fourts of the several states which conventions shall be com, posed in each state of delegates elected by a majority vote of the electors of the state voting at such election: !
 Article s of the United States constitution is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
 "Provided, however, that no amendment conferring on the gov- ernment of the United States any added powers over the people of the. United Staets or their indivi- dual rights or any of them, shall hereafter be adopted validly other wise than by conventions of the people meeting in their several states, and, that any adoption Of any amendment whether by legisla- lures or by conventions, in order to be operative, shall be made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
PROPOSED HOME
 AT REIDVILLE
Nothing Definite Given Out as to When Building
 Will Be Started
THE ANNUAL VISIT

The current issue of The Lamp. a magazine published at Cray moor, New York, carries the fol- lowing:
 Thursday, November 9th, was selected as the day for the annual pilgrimage from Graymoor to Wa terbury to pray at the grave of Brother Philip, T.S.A., (John Reid) {. the perfect Observer of the rule of the Union That-Nothing- Be- Lost. The party consisted of the Very Reverend Father General, his Secretary, Fr. Januarius, S.A., the professor of Greek and Latin in St Johns House of studies, Fr. Ignatius, T.S.A., Charles R. Watt son and William Matheis, as chauffeur, who for ten years in succession has driven the car in making this pilgrimage.
 As usual the party were enter tained at dinner by MT and Mrs Edward Maher, MT Maher being the nephew of John Reid. At the grave of Brother Philip we prayed especially that the day would be hastened when a house of our in- stitute would be established on the Rockville farm, where still stands the old Reid homestead, in which was celebrated the first mass said in Waterbury.
 We have no means of knowing how long 1t will be ere this prayer is answered but we have great confidence that through the inter- cession of Brother Philip it will be answered in Gods own good time.
 Since our visit the Rev William J. McGurk, permanent rector of the Immaculate Conception parish, the Mother church of Waterbury of which John Reid was a mem Der, has passed to his great re- ward. The crowning act of his rectorship was the building of the present Immaculate Conception church in the very heart of the city. It cost one million dollars and Is one of the most perfect and beautiful specimens of Roman architecture in America, the archi- tects being McGinnis and Walsh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Xmas Parties
 to Children
Service Clubs Entertain
 Saturday Afternoon

Wadhams Relief Corp. Coyle post and its auxiliary were hosts at Christmas parties held in their respective headquarteres Saturday afternoon. At the legion home the annual party for children of the members was held during which Santa Claus in the person of Joe Brenneis dispensed bags of goodies and toys to the 100 children in at- tendance. The children joined in singing Christmas carols around the Christmas tree.
 At the Women's Relief Corps rooms on Bank street, six Grand Army men and the state head with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

affair the club plans to complete the most successful socials to be given by the club in this city.
 Members of the Waterbury Un- dergraduate club include: Stephen P. Bergin, president; John McDon- nough, vice. president; Joseph Ken- ney; and James Henebry, treas- urer; and Edmund Scullo, Freder- ick Flynn, John Dillon, Joseph Kenney, William Monagan, Ray mond J. Fitzpatrick, Edward D. Bergin, Leo Cullen, William Nixon, Joseph Reynolds, J. Leo Kelley, Walter Monagan, Donald Paolucci. William Jones, William Luby, and Francis Moynihan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

her staff were entertained. The G. A. K. men in attendance were Commander Henry w. Burrill of Hartford, Senior Vice Commander Nathan Coe of Newington, and Comrades Edward Abbott of Bridgeport, James R. Young. Ho- mer G. Northrop and Niles J. En- gelke of Waterbury. Miss Elsie Hotchkiss of Meriden, head of the state corps was also present. A program of entertainment was pre- senter by William Maton. Arthur Peach, Andrew Craft, Miss Lois Brown, Isabelle Curris and Mrs. Fred Tyrrell. The committee in charge consisted of Miss Victoria Liebreich, Mrs. Lura A. Dutton, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Anna Book, Mrs. George Ward, Mrs. Edna Ferguson, Mrs. Andrew Craft and Mrs. Edward Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
State Farmers Keep
 Turkey Prices Down
Native Birds to Remain at Thanksgiving Level of 35
 Cents RetaiI-NO Christmas Advance

and with more than 60 per cent of the Connecticut crop marketed at Thanksgiving. it might naturally be expected that Connecticut growers would advance their prices.
 Turkeys bought at the farm will bethe same price as those purchas- ed through the city retail stors and identical in quality if they bear the official yellow tag. The de- partment of agriculture at Hart ford has issued Q folder telling were Connecticut native fancy turkeys may be purchased, which will be mailed upon request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Hartford, Dec 21.-Connecticut farmers are not half as grasping as they are often pictured, reports the state department of agricul- ture. They appreciate the support given the turkey program at Thanksgiving time by retailers and consumers and feel that they can show this appreciation in no bet ctr way than by holding the price of their Christmas turkeys down to the Thanksgiving level of 55 cents a pound retail.
 This action on the part of Con- necticut's turkey growers makes d "right-about-face" so far as past experiences is concerned as turkey prices in general are usually higher at Christmas than at Thanksgiving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
JUeT BATT

st Petersburg. Fla.--Lee Young blood has the following fish story to tell. Recently. while fishing off Egmont Key, Lee hooked a 10- pound grouper. He hurriedly reeled In the iish and got it to the top of the water alongside his boat. Just as he was about to land it, q huge iewfish broke water, gufpea tise arouper Lee had caught. broke the rod. reel and line. and made away with Lee's fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Rev I. w. Reed
 on Christmas
Tells How to Observe the
 Great Festival

Rev I. w. Reed. in his sermon at the Grace Baptist church yes- terday, attacked the habits of young people as not being in oc- cordance with Gods teaching. He said that dancing or rushing home to listen to Amos m Andy over the radio is not the way to show appreciation for Gods gifts. He criticized Christmas eve dances, also.
 At the First and Second Congre- gational churches Christmas pa- geants were presented. Special nu- sical programs were offered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
THAT'S ESSENTIAL

DIRECTOR: Now, then, you will be pursued for about 200 yards by the lion.
 MOVIE ACTOR: Two hundred yards.
 DIRECTOR: And not step farther. You understand?
 ACTOR: Yes, I understand, but does the lion ?-Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
MAPS MADE OF DAM SITE.

MAPS NADF UT DZNM SITE.
 Poison Mont-Contour maps of Flathead Lake have been made by engineers for the Montant Power Company, who have been gather ing data preparatory to resumption in early spring of work on the huge hydro-electric project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15

No mter what type home have can furnish with Lifetime
likely 1881
furnish the
Mayer
quaLty you Lifetime Quality
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
SAFETY
And Accident Prevention
Meeting at Y. M. C.. A.
Next Thursday

Bert c. Lewis, of Dayton, special
investigator of the Division of Safety
and Hygiene of the Industrial Com
mission of Ohio, was in the city last
week in an official capacity, and dur
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Cecil Bowers pre-
sided, and there were 80 delegates
present.
A communication was read from
President Green, of the A. F. of L..
calling attention to the bill passed
by congress and approved by the
president, in which it is ordered that
contractors on government work must
pay the wage prevailing in the COM
munity in which the work is done. He
urged that wage workers watch close
ly that the provisions of the bill are
strictly adhered to. Received.
Communication from the Interna-
tional Allied Printing Trades Asso-
citation stating the Houghton, Miffiin
Company (the Riverside Press) OF
Boston, publishers of text books and
fiction, are unfair to the organization
and have been since 1921. They run
under the "yellow dog" contract sys-
tenn, and will not employ members of
the various printing trades unions
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
Not So Modern

Horse Trader-Now, if you want a
good polo horse, here's the one
Horse Buyer don't doubt It,
Looks like he might have been ridden
by Marco himself.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
WALSH TO ARGUE
MOONEY APPEAL

New York City (ILNS)-Frank P.
Walsh, noted attorney and counsel for
Tom Mooney, will appear before Gov
ernor James Rolph, Jr., of Califor-
MIA in April to argue the new applica-
tion, for pardon for Mooney, recently
submitted. The argument is to be
heard shortly after the state legisla-
ture adjourns. If Governor Rolph can
be moved to free Mooney, it is be-
lieved that the pardon of Warren K
Billings will automatically follow,
since both were convicted of partici-
patton in the Preparedness Day
bombing in San Francisco on prac-
tically the same perjured evidence.
Meanwhile two national committees
with headquarters in New York are
actively spreading the facts in the
case. They are distributing to a far
reaching list of clergymen and lay
citizens in every state copies of the
1880 decisions by the California su-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
A War Whoop

'"That author we had for dinner last
night told me that my voice inspired
him."
81 don't wonder at it. He writes
these Indian blood-and-t thunder sto-
ries."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27

Trades Council, at its meeting held
Tuesday night, unanimously nominal
ed and reelected all its officers. They
are: President, Cecil S. Bowers; vice
president, Stanley Jackson; recording
secretary, Fred Woodrey; correspond
ing secretary, Stanley Ogg; financial
secretary, Mabel Warren; treasurer
Edward DULL; doorkeeper, Jacob
Binotch; guide, Andrew Popp; trus-
tee, Charles Baynes.
From the results of the election il
is plain that the delegates are well
satisfied with the makeup of the off
cial family, and all is running
smoothly in the affairs of the parent
body.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27

ing his visit arranged for meeting
to be held under auspices of the divi-
sion at the Y. M. C. A., Thursday,
April 2. Talks and discussions will
be held on accident prevention in the
construction industry.
All employers and employees are
urged to attend this meeting. The
application of the new code of spe-
cifc requirements in construction will
be discussed.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27

They publish the G. & G. Merriam
& Co.'s unabridged dictionary used
in all schools. Cooperation of local
members is asked. Received.
Communication was read from
President Green calling attention to
II separate bills of special interest
to labor passed by congress and be-
come laws. Received
Thos. J. Donnelly, secretary of the
Ohio State Federation of Labor, sent
in copy of Legislative Letter No. 6,
reviewing various measures pending
before the state Legislature and SEN
ate which are of special interest to
labor. He urged the local body to
take interest and act. Received.
Walters, Mattresses and Cooks
Union of Cleveland, in a communica-
ton, called attention to the battle
they are now waging against the un-
fair hotels in Cleveland, and asked
for moral and financial support. Re-
ceived.
Letter was received from labor's
national committee for modification
of Volstead act, acknowledging re-
ceipt of letter from Trades Council
indicating willingness to cooperate
and thanking council for same.
A letter was read from John E.
Northway, acknowledging receipt of
$50 check for dues in the Hamilton
Chamber of Commerce. Mr.. North
way warmly expressed his apprecia-
ton of same, and called attention to
the splendid understanding and CO.
operative spirit existing between the
two organizations. Received.
The different local unions were re-
ported as being in good shape but
with many members unemployed.
Machinists report the White Star
Garage as being a union garage.
Electrical workers reported Wente
Electric Co. as unfair.
Milk and ice cream drivers report
National Dairy still unfair
The committee that waited upon the
city council reported that they ap-
peared before that body and stated
our case pertaining to fire apparatus
1t was noted by one of the veteran
delegates that organized labor had re-
ceived less consideration from the
present city administration than from
any previous one the past thirty
years. Also that the Seagrave Com
pany, Columbus, to whom the contract
was awarded, is non-union en-
ployer.
All old officers of council were
unanimously nominated and re-elect.
ed. The list will appear elsewhere ir
the Press.
The secretary was instructed tc
communicate with Congressman Har-
Ian concerning the building of the new
tpost office.
A request was made by the
Printers Union that the handbills
circulated by the Paramount Theatre
not bearing the union label, be ex-
cused as it is promised all such bills
and printing of the company will bea,
the label in the future. Received.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27

Mr.. Northway has served the Ham
ilton Chamber of Commerce ten years
as secretary, and last week was re-
elected the eleventh time for the
same position.
An airplane recently photographed
for the first time waterspout.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27

preme court, pardon board, and Gov
ernor Young, which denied pardons
to both prisoners. The two groups are
the national Mooney-Billings commit
tee and the newly established national
church committee on Mooney and Bill
lings.
Bound with the decisions is the dis
senting opinion by Justice William
H. Langdon, of the California su-