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The Washington times., 1931-12-23
MARRY-GO-ROUND
By Helen Rowland

friend enticing home dinners.
instead of dragging him out to
flashy, expensive restaurants.
she knew what she was doing.
She was helping him to save
enough money to get married
on, and making him LIKE it,
at the same time.
Girls who generously hand
out free samples" of their
kisses can hardly expect a
man to be eager to put in
his order for the entire stock.
There are seldom enough
single men to go around, these
days-but there are always
plenty of married ones who
keep right on going around"
just as though they were
single.
A mans Christmas present
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
Merely Paying Dues

You may be a Joiner" who
gives little time to the organi-
cations with which you are af'
filiated.
AS a result you get little good
or inspiration from any of them.
You think it necessary to be-
long, and were pleased to be
asked to join and your ego was
satisfied as soon as you were
accepted, but you do not give
anything that will benefit the
members beyond paying your
yearly dues.
You sometimes say that you
get little out of them, but it
really is because you do not
put any of yourself into them.
In all worthwhile orders there
Is much to benefit the memhcr.
But if tn Fe is not q consist
The Washington times., 1931-12-23
Reparations Do Not
Figure In Loans

The distinguished bankers
were very chary about the
proposal to transfer the
debts of other peoples to
the backs Of American tax
payers. The impression con-
veyed that they had little
or nothing to do with the
moratorium will not wash.
The late Dwight Morrow
was on hand in the White
House at the time, and for
some time before, and if,
as is still insisted, Europe
would have collapsed or
staggered without the, mora
torium, there is no reason
why the bankers should deny
their inspiration.
Nor is it possible to be-
lieve that these two dis
tinguished bankers are not
more than passively in
terested in bringing about
the transfer-not the "can-
collation. of the debts.
Mr. Mitchell was more
outspoken on the subject
than Mr.. Lamont. The
former frankly said he ex-
pected to see a sealing
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

all those weird and useless
atrocities which furnish the
perfect guest-room."
If a woman loses her money,
that's her own business, bu if
she loses her heart or her hus-
band. it's everybody's business.
Sometimes, nothing makes a
woman so contented with her
own husband, as a chance
meeting with the man she once
thought she couldn't live with
out.
The greatest harm" if any,
that the movies have done, is
to cause wives and sweethearts
a lot of unrest, by showing
them how love OUGHT to be
made.
When the old-fashioned girl
insisted on cooking the boy
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

jolly
Don't wait until you get
That good old Yule-time
glow
For, chances are,
You won't find a reason
Nor get a glow,
Not this season.
But what of it?
Are you going
To gum up the works,
Just because you're glowless?
Be your age!
Cut out the cry-baby stuff!
Hang out a grin
Whether you feel like it or
not,
GO THROUGH THE GES-
TURES!
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

you down?
Yes, I know;
Slough bus
iness for most
of us
B ut never
mind, p a r t.
ner.
GO THRU
T H E GE S.
TURES!
Never mind
how you feel;
Don't wait
until you find
A r e a S o n
for hein q
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

Go Through the Gestures!
You don't feel like merry
Christmas this year?
All this depression business has
The Washington times., 1931-12-23

New recruits and fresh replacements
Take the places of the fallen
In the rum ring round that bottle
With the deaths head as its trade mark!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Serve Spaghetti
 at Playground
Division Street Young.
 sters Get Unexpected Thrill

The daily habitues of the Divis- iCL street playground were spell bound yesterday afternoon when Supervisors Al Dobkins, Helen Shanahan and Mary Howard an nOunced that the daily recreational program had been postponed, but in it's place they would be recIp- tents of homemade spaghetti dinner. As soon as this favorite dish was laid before them the chil- dren went to work and enJsyed themselves to their hearts content To wind up the program of viands each of the youngsters were given a plate of delicious ice cream and a glass of refreshing soda.
 Following the spread first class program of entertainment was sponsored. Little "Tootsy" Jaco- vino featured with tap dance while Angelo and Joseph Jacovino rendered q few vocal selections to the accompaniment of a harmoni. ca. Tony Maniello wound up the presentation with several popular request numbers on his guitar. He was encored time and time again and would possibly be still playing If Helen Shanahan had not inter- fered.
 A three round boxing exhibition closed the varied program. Tommy Burns and Nicky Santopietro were the principals and after three nip and tuck rounds Referee Al Dob- kins called the fracas a draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Natural History
 Survey Ready
l4th Biennial Report
 Awaits Distribution

The fourteenth biennial report of the commissioners of the State Geological and Natural History Survey, covering the years of 1929 and 1880 has just been issued as Bulletin No. 50. This pamphlet of 20 pages contains notes of progress of the activities of the survey. brief outlines of four recent bulletins. unpublished manuscripts on hand, researches now in progress, other needed investigations. a list of the publications of the survey with an inventory of the copies of each re- maining in stock. and financial statement. It also contains the law under which the survey was es- tablished, a statement regarding the organization and policy Of the survey and the appropriations that have been made for carrying on It's work.
 This bulletin will be distributed by the state librarian. George $. Goddard, Hartford, Conn. Although this bulletin is an administrative report and contains no scientific in- formation, 1t is intended to follow q liberal policy in gratuitously dis tributing survey publications to public libraries. colleges, scientific institutions, and to scientific men, teachers and others who require particular bulletins for their work. especially to those who arc citizens of Connecticut. Postage 5 cents. Price to others 10 c2nts postpaid. Applications or inquiries should be addressed to George s. Goddard. state librarian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Playground Pageant
 Late In August
100 Children to Participate in Event August 20 at
 Hamilton Park

Queen of the festivities will be Ruth Keaveney. A song of wei come will open the affair. There will follow the "Story of the Dressed Up Doll" in which the children from Chase and Fulton park will take part.
 Washington park will furnish children for "Thc Rag DolP'; Wa terville for the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" Dorothy Geraghty will be the beauty in the Sleeping Beauty scene and Roberta Kurl will be the uninvit ed fairy; Anna Flaherty the queen of the good fairies; and Alice Bergamo will be the prince.
 A story entitled. "The Children Who Lived in the Shoe" will be given with Roberta Kurl from Chase park as the woman in the shoe. Doris Lange will be the little lady in charge of the three bears; Rita Rutley will be Rag getty Ann; Edward Rutley, Rag gedy Annie; Little Miss Muffet will feature Helen Richmond. Ann Ryan and Helen Carr will assist in the arrangements; while Mrs Elizabeth Luddy. Mary Gib- bons and Ann Overton will be in charge of the making of the CO.'S tunes at Chase park.
 There will be bleachers in a cir cle at Hamilton park for the spec tators, a seat for all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Washington Wins
 at Volley Ball
Defeat Chase Park in Hot
 ly Contested Games

All endurance records in the interpIayground volley ball league were shattered last evening when Chase and Washington teams bat tied. for an hour and twenty min- utes at Chase Park to decide their league contest which finally wound up with Washington win ming two of three closely contest ed games.
 In the opening game 1t appeared like easy sailing for George Cur tis' boys as they smashed their way to an overwhelming victory over Miss Mildred Dunne's charg- es, 15-6.
 A more inspired Chase team was in the second game and play ing like veterans provided the large gallery of fans with one of the best games of the current sea- son. The passing of both teams was spectacular and after many long minutes of hard playing the score was knotted at 12-all. Wash ington failed to score on its last serve but Chase did and scored three points to win 16-12.
 More fireworks exploded in the deciding game. Pap" Griffin, elongated net guardian of the Hill boys, was taken from the game with "char1ey-horse" and George Curtis took his place. The teams went along at @ fast clip and played some excellent ball with the' score being tied at 14- all. Then the lead changed hands many times until 1t was again tied, this time at 16-all. Washing ton served and scored two points, winning 18-18. "Sonny" Connell. "Rixey" Dwyer, Harry Kane and Ed Lahey featured for the win- ners while the Chase team, play ing as unit, sponsored it's best game of the present season.
 The second league game last night was postponed on account of darkness between Fuller and Fulton park. Captain Joe Daly of the Cooke street boys agreed on playoff for Thursday night and again showed his fine sports manship by agreeing to play the game at Fuller street.
 Tho league standing for the Ucek follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
By A. w. KOSCiILER,
 Secretary.


 National Conference on Street and Highway Safety Washington. D. c.
 With the sessions of the legisla- lures for the present year nearly all closed attention of those inter- ested in improvement of motor traffic conditions is now being d. rected particularly to the adoption of the Model Municipal Traffic Ordinance and the Manual on Street Signs, Signals and Mark ings of cities and towns. The fol- lowing suggestions as to practical measures for adoption are made by the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety in response to numerous requests from organiza- tions and individuals in all sections of the country interested in traffic matters,
 The Model Municipal Traffic or- dlnance first became available In August, 1928. Along with the Uni- form Vehicle code and the reports of special conference committees dealing with various aspects of the traffic situation 1t was revised in certain respects In 193O by the Third National conference on street anu IAEH HWdy bdlCtys <hASSA S"A full review by the conference in 1890 to ascertain whether 1t might be desirable to revise the ordinance it was found that in general little change was neded. The few changes which were regarded as desirable were made in the light of experience with the ordinance on the part of cities and towns which had adopted 1t prior to May, 1890. These changes were made in order that the ordinance as revised might meet present day conditions more fully. The or dinance has been adopted to date in whole or in substantial part by numerous cities and towns both large and small throughout the country.
 The essential part of the Model ordinance consists of the sections dealing with matters strictly with in the province of municipal traffic regulation such as authority of po- lice, designation of crosswalks, safety zones, traffic lanes and pro- hibition of left turns, restrictions on loading or unloading in certain places, regulation of stopping and parking of busses and taxicabs, parking prohibitions and restric- tions applying to all traffic. de- signation of through and one-way streets, limitations on turning around and backing. All of the above need to be covered by or dinance or regulation in each mum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

ly 20 years ago. They now live at 382 West Preston street, Hart ford.
 Mir Horgan. Jr. with his studies at St Thomas seminary complet- ed, plans to continue his training for the priesthood. While at St Thomas he excelled in all his studies and was also prominent In athletics He captained the ten his team.
 The elder Mir Horgan, when he resided in Waterbury 20 years ago was connected with the Water bury Gas Light company Dennis A. Horgan, local postal employe is an uncle of the recent St Thomas seminary graduate while Mrs Nellie Horgan Bob. Miss Mary Horgan and Miss Catherine Hor- gan, all of this city. are his aunts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
To Aid on Road
 Building Plans
Towns Must Signify Ac-
 Ceptance By Oct 1

Every town in Connecticut has received notice to take whatever action it deems advisable with re- spect to sharing the annual state aid highway appropriation, High way Commissioner John A. Mac donald announced to-day. Action on the acceptance of each towns individual shares must be taken at town meeting and the highway department. must be notified of the action on or before October IS.
 The state aid highway funds available this year will include the annual appropriation of $1,000,000 plus the amount refunded to the state by the towns during the year as their shares of the cost of con. be $1,200,000. This will be divided equally among the subscribing towns by November 15. the funds thus becoming available for tht 1882 construction season.
 Under the state aid act Of 1927 the towns must share the cost of construction with the state. Townt where the annual average receipts from taxation amount to $3O.000 or less pay one-eighth of the cost while those whose average tax re- ceipts exceed $30,000 pay one quarter. These shares are paid to the highway department and are added each year to the million dol lar appropriation.
 Last year all but four towns of the one hundred and sixty-nine o1 the state participated In the 1930. 31 allotment. These allotments were used either for actual road work or to reduce the amount due from the state under anticipated appropriation or to discharge in whole or in part the obligation for roads constructed under the Un- finished Interval Act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

new community center in the North End is going to make 1t possible for us to do more and better work among a group of girls noted for the finest of club spirit. If we had money enoui/, to hire for the coming year, one assistant in the foods department and n full time physical director we could double our membership. This Is a goal worth striving for and while our donations the past year of financial worry were as generous as in for mer years 1t is my hope that when times are better we may have mon ey enough to enlarge our staff. Af- ter all we can either support girls clubs, and kindred organizations or spend the major portion of our money for correctional institutions.
 "We have done all that is pos- sible for girls who are members of the club with best and most mod ern ideas in home economies or any other phase of our program. My staff and 1 have enjoyed our work immeasurably and we have done our utmost to make the girls who come to us happy also. ITO list all who have helped us would be difIlcult:
 "To His Honor Mayor Frank Hayes for taking time to visit our Iannual home economies exhibition and for many other acts of gener- osity and friendllness-- ITO those who contributed mon ley
 "To members of the Lions, Quo ta, Coronas, Civilians, Reciprocity land Unico service clubs who have sponsored individual clubs "To the police department for making 1t possible for over 1928 girls to attend classes every week safely and without being molestcd and for the guarding of Leaven- worth house during my absence from Waterbury,
 ITO pr Merrill for his careful and watchful attention our ath- letes' physical well being Last but not least, to the news papermen and women of Water- bury for their friendly and gener- ous help at all times, we are deeply grateful
 This year again the staff wish to remind the board of directors of their appreciation and loyalty and to thank them for their thoughtful planning which makes Lsavsuw orth house an ideal home.
 Respectfully submitted.
 KATHLEEN CROWLEY.
 Director"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
HydrOnlane Lands
 at Chestnut Hill
Forced Descent Made
 Without Accident

Visitors to Chestnut Hill reser- voir had an opportunity to ob- tain closeup view of q hydro plane, which was forced to make a landing yesterday afternoon. Two student pilots and civilian passenger, who claimed that they came to Waterbury to make some purchases at the Bristol company. escaped injury. The pilots carried the passenger ashore. After mak- ing arrangements to have Walter Smith, a farmer. take care of their machine pending repairs. the trio disappeared. They were brought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Rosenberg Enters
 Semi-Final Round
Defeats Sid Sirkin Yester- day in Fulton Park Junior Net Tourney

Marvin Rosenberg entered the semi-finals of the Fulton Park junior tennis tournament yester- day afternoon defeating Sidney Sir kin. New York University fresh- man In two of three interesting sets on the Cooke street courts. The scores were 2-6, GA and 6-3.
 By virtue of his win yesterday. Rosenberg enters tho scmi-final round which will bo played the early part of next week. Supervisor Nal O'Leary announced this morn ing that the finals will not be played until week from to-mor- row at c time to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
36 Permits Are
 Granted For a
 Total Of $50, 900
Addition to iowIand-ughes Largest Single Operation of the Montl-Alterations at Temporary Post Office Figured at $I9,00O

With 36 permits issued at an es- timated cost of $150,615, building and construction activity in Wa terbury took a big jump in Water bury in July compared to figures for June. In June the estimated cost of construction was around $50.000. The figures for July are obtained from the monthly report submitted today by Building In- spector Patrick J. Carlin.
 The largest job listed in the re- port is the five story addition to Rowland Hughes store. The esti- mated cost Is listed as $57,4G5. The next biggest figure in the esti- mated cost column is $23,000 for three two family houses.
 Alterations to the building at the junction of South Main, Scovill and Union streets to be used as the post office pending the construc- ton of the new one on Grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

street, are estimated to cost $19,- 900. St Margaret's school on Sun- nyside avenue secured permit during at an estimated cost of $16,000.
 Repairs to the basement of St Lucy's church are included in a permit taken out by the church. Cost of the work is listed as $1,- 500. Four permits for the con- struction of one family dwellings are estimated to cost $17,500. An other permit for a two family dwelling and store is estimated at $7,000.
 Eight permits were issued for construction of garages at and es- innate of $2,150 and eight permits were issued for alterations to dwellings at cost of $8,1O0. Three permits were issued for re- location purposes, the estimated cost figured at $9UO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

One hundred children from the city's playgrounds arc being drilled for their parts in the pageant entitled, "Story Book Land" which will feature the 9th annual playground day to be held in Hamilton park, Thursday, Aug ust 20. There vii! be an cx- pected attendance of over 5000, it was stated by park officials judging from past records. Miss Mildred Dunne will be general supervisor.
 Worden's has donated 1,50O Ice cream cones and the music for the occasion will be furnished through the generosity of Timmic Groves orchestra.
 The prologue will be given by Old King Cole, this part to be taken by Harold Shanahan. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Barbers Protest
 Half Day Loss
Meet Monday Night to Fight the Poposed Move of
 Bosses

A protest meeting will be held Monday evening by the local bar bers in anticipation of the move by the Master Barbers' association which is contemplating discontinu- ing the lone afternoon a week" off for the barbers and cutting down the Saturday working time from g o'clock in the evening until z o. clock.
 The barbers, however. would much rather work until 9 o'clock on Saturday evenings and have one afternoon off each week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
MORGAN TO STUDY
 FOR PRIESTHOOD
Grandson of Mrs Mary K. Morgan of Cooke Street
 St Thomas Grad
ACTIVE IN ATHLETICS

John J. Horgan, Jr. son of Mir
 and Mrs John J. Morgan of Hart ford and grandson of Mrs Mary K. Horgan of 273 Cooke street, this city, was graduated recently from St Thomas seminary. MT
 Horgan and his parents are we'll known here, the latter having been residents of Waterbury until their
 removal to Hartford approximate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

It has also been decided to in- vite all the master barbers at & further meeting, one week from this coming Monday night. to give them an opportunity to state their side of the case.
 The move has not as yet been made, but the meeting will be an attempt to forestall the change of hours by arranging 1t 50 that all barbers will vote against such a measure if 1t is put up to them for a vote
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
ROBBED THE STATION

West Haven, Conn. Aug l. (UP)-A man and woman who robbed gasoline station of $45 here late yesterday were sought to-day.
 The proprietor said the woman entered the station while he and the man repaired Q tire. When they had left, he said, his till was empty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
ST MARY's IN TERRYVILLE

The St Mary church team invades Terryville tomorrow afternoon 10 meet hhe Lock Town church nine in the second game of their annual "here tnd there" series. Red Mo- meta will be on the mound for the locals with "Palooka" Rozum be- hind the bat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

to Exchange place by Harold Curtiss.
 The pilots claimed that some thing went wrong with their ma chine and they decided to make a landing at the first available pla ce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

Tn accordance with the last wishes of Thomas Bower, who died recently. aged 94. at Bury St Edmunds. England, his automobile was taken to one of his farms, where it was burned and buried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

Germany has 725,00O nhotor- cyclists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-23

graphs have been taken. too. and these must be
plotted to scale The collected data must then be
sent to Washington, where 1t Is carefully checked
in the Navy Department ONCE Of fleet training That
ONCE the ruemaker for target practices, and final
arbiter in all cases, announces its decision Based
on o standard score for excellence" each gun
turret which equals that basic score Is entitled to
wear . white 'E" during the remainder Of the
gunnery year. The crew member Of an "E" gun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-23

crew and target repair party the small boat casts
OF and drifts back to the target. Wet sloppy work
when there's any kind Of sea running, but soon
the necessary repairs are accomplished, the men
pile back into the launch, and it slowly draws up
again 70 the towing ship. When all nring runs are
ensues an anxious delay while umpires who have
clicked on the firing seconds and who compute the
hits, work out the score made by battleshp. Photo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-23

Salvo! The big guns send out their message, and
towering fountains OF water leap to life around the
target. The big day is at hand-the big guns
of Uncle Sans big battleshipS are arrayed In COM
petition the vast target range Of the open sea-
Salvo after savo follows the laticed target as 1t Is
lowed through the water Signals Hash to the tow
ing boat, 1.-THE run is finished" and motor !auncn
which has lurked on the far quarter OF the towing
vessel suddenly springs into view Manned BY her